Stop hiding your efforts. Stop pretending only success matters. The truth is, growth happens not in perfect outcomes, but in the messy, brave act of trying. This Notion template—titled Gallery of Trying—transforms the way you see every experiment, every risk, and every misstep.
It invites you to treat your life not as a checklist of wins, but as a living museum of human courage. Each attempt—no matter the result—becomes a meaningful piece in your personal gallery. Here, action is celebrated, effort is honored, and every “failure” is a step forward in disguise.
Why This Template Is a Revolutionary Approach to Personal Growth
- Shifting the Narrative: This isn’t about results. It’s about the raw, real journey of doing something meaningful—because you dared to try.
- Unlearning Fear: Fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged stops countless people before they even begin. This template gives you a safe, private space to act without consequence.
- Structured Reflection: Each entry includes prompts that push you to reflect, not just record. What did you learn? What surprised you? What would you do differently next time?
- Human-Centered Design: The interface is gentle, clean, and inviting. You’re not fighting with technology—you’re being supported by it.
- Embracing Imperfection: No pressure to look professional. No need for polished words. Just honest, real documentation of your journey—exactly as it happened.
Build Your Personal Museum of Attempts with These Powerful Features
- Centralized Database: Log every try in one place—whether it was a creative project, a job application, a relationship experiment, or learning a new skill.
- Rich Entry Pages: Add an image, assign a date, pick a category (work, hobbies, social risks, personal goals), and respond to specific reflection prompts.
- Pre-Defined Categories: Choose from a curated list: “Professional Risks,” “Creative Experiments,” “Emotional Challenges,” “Health Goals,” “Social Vulnerabilities,” “Side Projects.”
- Progressive Learning Path: As you review past entries, patterns emerge. You’ll see what type of attempts lead to growth, what triggers hesitation, and where your true courage lies.
- Simple, Repeatable Process: Every new attempt follows the same lightweight format—ensuring ease of use and long-term consistency.
What You Gain Beyond Just a Template
- A New Relationship with Failure: Instead of avoidance or shame, you’ll develop curiosity and compassion for your own process.
- Sharper Self-Awareness: Understanding why certain attempts feel risky or exciting reveals deeper truths about your values, fears, and desires.
- Greater Confidence to Try Again: When you see the sheer number of attempts you’ve already made—even if they didn’t succeed—you realize: you’re already a doer.
- A Record of Courage: One day, you’ll look back and see not just what didn’t work, but how far you’ve come because you kept showing up.
- Freedom from Performance Pressure: No need to impress. No need to hide. This is your space—private, honest, deeply personal.
How to Use This Template: Start Today, Every Day Is a New Canvas
- Open the Template: Click your preferred language and duplicate the workspace directly into your Notion dashboard.
- Add Your First Attempt: Pick a recent moment when you tried something—big or small—and record it. No judgment. Just honesty.
- Use the Prompts: Answer questions like “What did you hope would happen?” and “What surprised you?” to deepen your insight.
- Return Regularly: Make it a habit—weekly or after each meaningful try—to document and reflect.
- Revisit the Gallery: Every few months, scroll through your entries. Watch your courage grow. Celebrate your consistency.
Designed to Inspire, Not Overwhelm
This template draws direct inspiration from Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, where the protagonist learns that progress is made not by waiting for perfection—but by testing, failing, and continuing. It’s not about getting it right the first time. It’s about showing up again and again.
By turning your attempts into a gallery, you stop judging yourself—and start honoring yourself.
You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re trying. That is enough.
