Activate Your Power Thoughts

Executing a writing ritual is essential to enriching a creative mindset. Self-belief, confidence and motivation will help activate your thinking cap. It's important to practice discipline. To establish power thoughts redirect your attention onto positive messages. As you know, focusing on producing your work requires self-motivation. Master consistency in jump-starting your writing session.

Proven Methods to Start Creating

There are several action steps to rekindling my readiness to get into the mental work. Consider my strategies to kick off your time to dive in and create. Here are some proven strategies:

Exercise
Prayer and Meditation
Reciting Powerful Affirmations
Watch/Listen to Inspiring Presentations

Are there any approaches that resonates with you? Can you identify additional activities to implement self-discipline?

Reinforcing Positive Messages

Generally, I utilize most of the techniques listed. Over the years, I've developed a system. Transitioning focus by taking brisk walks. Also, praying and listening to inspiring messages and reflecting on motivational statements then tell myself, "I can do this."

Here are some messages I personally use to reinforce confidence which may help you manifest your thoughts.

You are capable and ready.
You're a game-changer, stay focused.
You know it's hard, but you can do it!
Today is a day you can win.
You have thick skin, keep pressing forward.

Can you identify additional affirmations that would help spark your enriching ideas? Where could you find powerful messages to stir your passion?

Conclusion

Building a habit at the beginning of every writing session will undoubtedly help you develop laser focus. Don't wait until the perfect moment to perform. Don't wait for the motivation to come naturally. The time is now! Build your motivation and working foundation with a consistent pattern that will ignite your desire to produce. Get inspired.

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