Essence Objects Exercise | College Essay Brainstorming Exercise

[@Collegeessayguy]

What are some of your essence objects? Share below!

[@amarisky21]

I didn't expect it to go like this... I cried a few times and had to stop the video. This exercise helped me organize my life into simple phrases. I feel like everyone should complete this exercise even if they're not working on a college essay. THANK YOU!!! This was definitely a much needed roller-coaster.

[@Collegeessayguy]

Wow! Love that. Thanks for sharing!

[@hopemooketsa1867]

Damn. This must be what therapy feels like. I actually shed a tear trying to complete this exercise. And most of all.. I just realised that I'm not boring at all.. If anything I'm quite interesting.. I think I would like me.. If I met me.. Wow📝 you need a nap after completing this

[@Collegeessayguy]

Wow, Hope. Couldn't have said it better myself. We've all got a story. Just takes a little digging. :)

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Don't mind me just having an existential crisis while writing college essays

[@Collegeessayguy]

You got this!

[@jameschow8874]

What's a food that reminds you of your grandmother? What's an object that reminds you of home? What's an object that reminds you of your connection with your father? What object represents your relationship with your mother? What object represents your superpower? What's a secret that you have? What's a piece of art or music that you love? What's something that makes you feel safe What's a challenge that you've faced in your life? What resource did you have to draw on to make it through that challenge? What's a goal or dream for the future that you have? What's something that you love to do so much that you lose time? What's a fear that you have? What's something that you regret? What object reminds you of a perfect day? What's a book that changed your life? What's your favorite holiday? What's something people associate with you? I wouldn't be who I am today without _____? My life forever changed when _______? What's something that you wouldn't want to reveal to just anyone? What's an object that represents your connection with your best friend? What do you want to be when you grow up? What's a quality you possess that you think is underappreciated? Which essences of yours are missing from your list?

[@Collegeessayguy]

Very helpful! Thanks :)

[@uskuugeneration9023]

thank you for real, about to cry thinking of this tf lol

[@tayfrankel750]

my college counselor sent me this video to help me brainstorm ideas, but this hit pretty deep and I'm currently rethinking my life's choices

[@Collegeessayguy]

LOL, happens sometimes! Thanks for watching.

[@paysonzhang5797]

As I went through the questions I found that I don’t know who I am ... :(

[@Collegeessayguy]

It's never too late to start. I recommend starting with the Values Exercise: www.collegeessayguy.com/cwiab-student-15-values-exercise

[@niaavaadams1200]

I cried so much during this and really didn't think I would. This honestly felt like free therapy and brought up many memories. Thank you so much for this video, I"m definitely going to send it to my friends

[@Collegeessayguy]

Thanks for being here.

[@LaLa-en2wb]

This guy saves so many lives each day

[@Collegeessayguy]

Lol!

[@lillianwyckoff4022]

Watching this I realized I'm not even a person lol. There is nothing interesting or deep about me. I don't have a superpower. I haven't struggled. I do really well in school, that's what I spend all my time on, but I can't write about that! "I'm smart let me in your college" lol. I get so irritated when people assume I'm this one dimensional person who just studies all the time but it's true! I'm going to watch your values video now though

[@Collegeessayguy]

Thanks for sharing! Try some more brainstorming! You likely have values, skills, qualities, and itnerests that are worth highlighting in your college essays. :)

[@smartyltc20o7]

Same. What did you end up writing about?

[@saltyxchip]

DONT PUT GRANDMA IN A BOX LMAO

[@Collegeessayguy]

Lol!

[@karinacastaneda4031]

A dream catcher, map, butterfly, ice pack...this was super helpful, thank you!

[@Collegeessayguy]

That's awesome. Each one of those is a story I want to hear about.

[@Grkbkasys]

Wow, that was ....got no words ...before, I didn't think I have a story to tell but now hmm ...yeah I've got a lot of untold stories

[@Collegeessayguy]

Love.

[@enKhma3]

Thank you. It helped me to find ideas to write on my college essay after uploaded 5 years. It's still valuable. Good luck.

[@Collegeessayguy]

Glad it helped!

[@astronae]

you and your wife's tradition is so cute omg

[@Collegeessayguy]

Thank you!

[@hamfahimkabir]

Great resource. I explored so many unknown things about me and my values. I got a glimpse of how people view me. Thank you so much.

[@Collegeessayguy]

Love that!

[@robertsun8494]

Just saying, your friendship bracelet is probably the best object possible to represent the amazing relationship you have with your wife. I'm so confused about this exercise though, what do we do if we can answer your brainstorming questions but can't exactly think of an object to describe it?

[@Collegeessayguy]

It's OK if you can't think of an object for each question. Maybe that even means there's some insight to illuminate there, i.e....you don't value material possessions, but instead, X. Thanks for watching!

[@candybar5927]

This really works. I am shook.

[@Collegeessayguy]

Lol! Glad it helped.

[@margaritabautista9840]

Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@Collegeessayguy]

You're welcome!

[@joannelee5574]

Dang, I feel like I just left another plane of reality

[@Collegeessayguy]

I guess I should have listed that as a potential side-effect. :)

[@joannelee5574]

In an alternate universe, you’re for sure a therapist

[@riotsammy]

This video's got me all depressed. Unexpected...

[@hopemooketsa1867]

Entirely

[@Collegeessayguy]

Aw shucks. Sorry to hear that.

[@rebeccajohn96]

Yeah me too

[@yourbestfriend2564]

this really attacked my soul lol also shout out to guru academic advising my counselor there recommended this

[@Collegeessayguy]

Love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@gamerguy8516]

that's so deep

[@Collegeessayguy]

It can get pretty deep, yeah! It's exciting to uncover and discover these parts of your life. :) Hope you have fun with it.

[@alithea9510]

It seems like a lot of these are so personal that I wouldn't want to share them with the vast majority of people, let alone the people reading my college application. Question: what if you're so boring you have nothing to write about?

[@Collegeessayguy]

Colleges want to get an idea of the skills, qualities, values, and interests you'll bring with you to the school as an incoming student. Sometimes, a good way to do this is by showcasing vulnerability, but there are also other ways. It's OK if you don't want to dig too deep into your personal life in your applications. As long as you can provide insight into who you are and what values you possess, your application will be doing its job. Hope this helps!

[@aniruddhvasishta8334]

8:08 damn bro I could've gotten 20 objects just from that question (/s)

[@Collegeessayguy]

Nice. Magical, right?

[@session811]

Really, thank you soooo much ❤❤

[@Collegeessayguy]

You're welcome 😊

[@brianshirazi373]

barbecue sauce is dank

[@Collegeessayguy]

Lol!

[@ThomasTheThermonuclearBomb]

that moment when half of your items are pride flags because you grew up in the south

[@AdnanKhan-vw6ix]

am i gonna write these all in my 650 words ? confusing !! can you please tell me what about should i write in my common application essay ??

[@Collegeessayguy]

Thanks for sharing the link, Liam! There are also more resources listed in the video description!

[@HappinessTheBrand]

So extremely helpful

[@Collegeessayguy]

Glad you think so!

[@MsJeannieKellyTX]

Phenomenal

[@Collegeessayguy]

Thank you!

[@PamPassey]

What was the name of the body language book?

[@yoyotir1360]

well I still have 7days but I didn't start writing my essay yet because I don't know what to write about

[@Flying244]

Same

[@yoyotir1360]

@@Flying244 gl

[@Flying244]

@@yoyotir1360 thanks you too

[@Collegeessayguy]

You both got this!

[@yoyotir1360]

@@Collegeessayguy lol I didn't write it

[@chenchen-eo4yf]

What's the music in the background?! so calm!

[@Collegeessayguy]

Not sure, unfortunately. Sorry!

[@brookepitt7600]

I have a million ideas I just can’t seem to decide which will best show me😢

[@Collegeessayguy]

Write a rough draft for a couple topics and go from there!

[@mxrciful7200]

Can't think of any objects :(

[@Collegeessayguy]

That's OK! Check out some of our other brainstorming exercises. Not all of them will be applicable to everyone, so hopefully you find one that is generative and relevant to your experience.

[@yerassyl1368]

I am just a crap. Even here I have nothing to write, my life is a big crap

[@Collegeessayguy]

Disagree. Keep pushing. Take a look at some more of my brainstorming exercises. You may have not found the right one for you yet.

[@m.01st]

Can I have THE BLACK EDITION PLEASE !!!!!

[@hopemooketsa1867]

Which one is that.. Drop a link.. But I actually found this helpful.. A good starting point..

[@jessicashahan9888]

What is something people associated with you? My friend says her butt. I say my hight for me.

[@m.01st]

Bro.. I don’t remember typing this.. lol

[@Collegeessayguy]

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[@m.01st]

@@Collegeessayguy Hey man, I don’t Recall typing this.. but Thanks for Reaching out

[@isabelleoyewole2617]

i know im cooked cus i couldn't even answer any of these questions..

[@Collegeessayguy]

You got this. Sometimes you need to be in the right headspace for brainstorming. Try again later and/or try different exercises! I have tons more on my channel/website.

[@alexm2136]

one of the cringiest videos I've ever seen

[@Collegeessayguy]

Ok then! Thanks for chiming in.

[@pablocuin2396]

@@Collegeessayguy face yourself

[@aspicymeme2773]

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