In Her Own Ink

Meeting our writing goals are important. However, not being fully-present won’t get us anywhere when it comes to producing content. After getting some rest I encourage you to follow at least one of the six tips discussed.  Don’t fight your body’s clock. I f you know you work better in the morning than at night, follow your body energy’s peak hours and tackle that book in the morning time. If you’re a night-person, work on your book at night. It’s easier on the eyes. Take baby steps. Organize your outline. Tighten up by reviewing pertinent pieces of your book. You could gain more insight on the bigger picture. Plug in your quotes, scriptures and questions wherever they belong.  Like a puzzle. Don’t work on your book in chronological order! That will trigger writer’s block and become overwhelming. We know writing a book demands a lot. When stuck on that one chapter you can’t pass go nor collect anything.  Develop your manuscript in sections. To reduce getting caught up in o...

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 bri...

     Writer's block is when our minds go blank and we can't produce anything to edit. Yet, being mentally drained is different from that.     During crunch-time, I want to finish up but get blocked because my creative energy ran out of fuel and demands a break. After I've put in the work and dived into tunnel vision, I aim to keep going to meet deadlines. I hit walls due to pushing myself too much in order to create.     Societal pressures encourage us to grind, grind, grind to get positive outcomes. It's the norm. We can't operate like robots. That's dangerous to our psyche and overall health. Our culture doesn't emphasize self-care enough.     Yet, the work demands focus. To keep producing quality work we must prioritize self-care. We can't perform at optimal levels if we're not feeling well. To deliver great work we must incorporate wellness practices. Even if it's crunch-time.     Sometimes I go for a walk. Observe thoughtle...