Thing 3: Create Your Own Blog

Thing #3 is to set up your own blog where you will record your experience with each exercise. There are a few blog applications, but for this exercise we suggest you use Blogger. Follow these steps for getting started:
Create an account (Click here to see an image of this)
Name your blog (Image)
Select a template (Image)
For additional help see Blogger's Tour and Blogger's Help pages.
Once you've set up these items, you'll be taken to Blogger's Dashboard screen. Your blog will be listed along with the option for "New Post." Click on that link and you'll be taken to a screen that allows you to type up and format your post.

The controls are similar to Microsoft's Word or other word processing programs. You can change the font and color, add lists, pictures, and more. Blogger automatically saves your drafts every couple minutes in case of a computer error.

Add a test post or two. Use one of your test posts to create an entry about the habits that are easiest and hardest for you among the 7 and 1/2 lifelong learning habits. Record your responses to Week One's exercises.

When you've finished composing your post, click on the orange "Publish Post" button. To view it, your blog can be seen at http://(yourchosenblogname).blogspot.com/!