You have decided to conduct a social experiment and spend a month away from civilization, without a phone, internet, or the conveniences of city life. You are now back and sharing your experience.

An unforgettable experience
During your retreat, you kept a journal to record what you experienced, your doubts and your questions. Write the most significant journal entries that show how your thoughts and feelings changed during this time. Your writing should capture important moments, challenges, and discoveries you made while living close to nature.

• Gather your notes from the chapter to get inspiration from the different perspectives shown in the examples (Into the Wild, Walden, etc.).
• Write in the first person and include the dates to give your account a realistic feel.
• Share your emotions. Describe not only what happened but also how you felt during your retreat.
• Use indirect questions in your writing to express doubts and invite your reader into your thought process.

➤ Partagez systématiquement le même type d'informations afin de donner de la cohérence

• Notez la date.
• Indiquez le temps qu'il fait et les sensations que cela génère en vous.
• Partagez votre humeur du jour et vos pensées intérieures (Êtes-vous optimiste ou pessimiste ? Ruminez-vous le passé ? Êtes-vous focalisé sur le moment présent ? Vous projetez-vous dans l'avenir ?).
• Racontez une ou plusieurs expériences vécues (chasse, cueillette, rencontre avec un animal, réflexion personnelle, etc.) ou évoquez le programme de la journée à venir.

➤ Écrivez à la première personne

• Utilisez un style personnel et sincère.
• Utilisez des exclamations et questions : What will I eat tomorrow?, What an incredible day!
• Pour exprimer l'émerveillement : I never imagined seeing something so beautiful.
• Pour parler de difficultés : I'm starting to feel the hunger and cold, I don't know how much longer I can last.
• Pour exprimer une réflexion : I'm realizing how solitude can be both heavy and peaceful, Maybe true freedom is found here, far from civilization.

➤ Utilisez des descriptions sensorielles : faites vivre votre expérience avec les cinq sens

• sight: The sunset sets the horizon on fire with shades of red and orange.
• hearing: The wind whistles through the trees, and the leaves rustle softly.
• touch: The rough bark of the pine tree scrapes against my tired fingers.
• taste: The wild berries burst in my mouth, both tangy and sweet.
• smell: The air smells of damp wood and fresh earth after the rain.

I'll tell you all about it.
Prepare and deliver an inspiring TED Talk speech that describes your journey, the challenges you faced, and the insights you gained during your time away from civilization. Make sure to explain how this experience changed your view of nature and of yourself.

• Plan your key points and decide on a logical order. You can follow a chronological structure (from beginning to end) or focus on themes like survival, emotions, and lessons learnt.
• Use pauses to add weight and keep your audience engaged. Slow down after key statements to let them sink in, and vary your tone and pace to create rhythm.


• Include one or two vivid anecdotes to make your experience feel real. A survival challenge, an unexpected moment of beauty, or a personal realization.
• Practice out loud to ensure a natural flow. Rehearsing in front of a mirror or a friend will help you build confidence.
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