Second person

When writing in your webstack, it might be helpful to write in second person perspective.

Using second person ("You should..."):

• Creates psychological distance that can be helpul for objectivity
• Can feel more authorative and directive
• May make it easier to follow your own instructions later

Many people find that second person works particularly well for self-guides because:

• It mimics the instructional tone you're accustomed to following
• The psychological distance can help bypass resistance to difficult tasks
• When revisiting your guides later, the direct address feels like getting advice from a mentor

You might also consider mixing approaches—using second person for procedural steps and first person for commitments or reflections. Ultimately, choose the perspective that motivates you most effectively.