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Want to Write?  Try a Little Every Day

10/4/2016

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Want to write?   If you do, I found this very helpful blog post from Zen Habits.  In it, he urges the reader to start writing every day.   Which is not easy (believe me, I know!)

​So here are the helpful tips: 


1) Have a reason - having the motivation of informing, helping people or just getting that story out of your mind can help get your fingers moving. 

2) Block off the time -- this can be hard as everyone is so busy and it's hard to save time for yourself.  Remember #1.

3) Set unforgettable reminders -- as with any habit, if you remind yourself in a way that motivates, you'll more likely to do it.

4) Do it in short bursts -- it's easier to say "I'll write for 5 minutes" than committing an hour.  I discovered this when I participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) a few years ago.

5) Be mindful, grateful, and focused -- don't lose your sense of wonder or gratitude for being able to express yourself, even if it is just for 5 minutes.

If you'd like to read the original article*, here's the link: http://zenhabits.net/daily/


Let me know if this helps you! 

Thanks for reading ,

Nancy 


*this is not an endorsement of the Zen Habits course.  I do enjoy his blogs, though. 

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