Make Time to Write: Overcome Your ExcusesWritten by Cynthia Morris
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Don’t forget that you have choices. There are a limited number of hours in day, but often we give away our passion and power by forgetting that we can choose what to do with our time. I can hear you saying, “Well, I have my job, and then I have my family, and kids, and all these other obligations.” Certainly you have other commitments that you need to honor. But your roles become more powerful than you are when you believe you have no choice in matter. Often we get stuck in one way of thinking, and that becomes our reality. Try playing with different perspectives. With help of a perspective shift, you may realize that your writing has a place, too. Perhaps in your mind it has been important, but you haven’t taken that extra step to actually make space for it. Without space, your writing becomes a burden on your back, something you want to do but can’t. You then become a victim of your life, secretly resenting those who get to do what they want. What would life be like if your passions had a place in your schedule? What difference would it make to people in your life if you staked a claim for your writing? Reframe way you think about writing itself. The art of writing is work, but if you think of it as drudgery and something that requires a lot of you, you are missing out on rejuvenating aspects of practice. Whenever you do get a chance to write, take a minute when you are finished and write down three words that describe how you feel after writing. Use these words as a lure to get you to page when you feel tired or uninspired. Vague plans can work against you. If you have intention to sit down and write, but don’t have something specific to work on, it can be easy to shrug off your writing time. Pick a specific starting point and let that pull you into flow. When what you are writing isn’t seductive enough, take a look at project. How can you approach your project in a way that would entice you to make time for it? What is fresh or new about your writing? Try a tool I use with my clients. Imagine giving up writing, and idea of writing. If thought of losing your writing makes you want to grab onto it even tighter, it could be a signal that you need to do what it takes to make writing a priority in your life. I call this ‘taking away bone.’ Imagine trying to grab bone from dog’s mouth. The dog will hang onto that bone for dear life. Are you that committed to your writing that you will do what it takes to make it happen? Give yourself space and time to answer these questions about your writing life. Use them to be honest about what holds you back. Then make effort to dip into your writing when and where you can. Commit to yourself as a writer, get clear about your writing projects, and let it happen. Enjoy process!
Cynthia Morris is the author of “Create Your Writer’s Life: A Guide to Writing with Joy and Ease”. She coaches writers of all levels to help them achieve their writing dreams. Visit her web site at http://www.originalimpulse.com to find out more about creating your writing life today.
| | Write Your Way to New PossibilitiesWritten by Claudette Rowley
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If this is a new way of thinking for you, this intuitive state of being may feel uncomfortable or awkward. Let yourself feel uncomfortable and give yourself space to practice exercise a few times. It will become more familiar and you will begin to see RESULTS! Some people find that they hone this intuitive approach more quickly and comfortably when they write for 15 minutes each day for a week or two. Why does intuitive writing work? When you attempt to solve a problem or find an answer to a question, much of your thought process is based on past experiences, negativity and your unconscious or conscious belief systems about yourself and world. These can hinder your ability to identify wide range of options and choices available to you. Intuitive writing taps into information that lies below surface of your conscious thought. One client shared this example of her success with intuitive writing. In process of overcoming a fear of speaking in public, she joined a local speaking club and was about to give her first speech. As date of speech grew closer, she prepared by sitting down for brief intuitive writing sessions. She would ask herself questions such as, "Will my speech go well?" She repeatedly received affirmative answers to questions like these. She was able to give her speech with much more confidence, and with understanding that her fear was just simply fear - ungrounded in any reality about present moment. Next time you are stuck or searching for answer to an important question, give writing a try. Move past any confusion or resistance you feel by putting pen to paper. Observe your thoughts, emotions and desires on paper - let your own unique brilliance emerge! By cultivating a regular writing habit, you'll gain access to new parts of yourself and tap into your creativity and intuition - best problem solvers of all. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Claudette Rowley, coach and author, helps professionals identify and pursue their true purpose and calling in life. Contact her today for a complimentary consultation at 781-676-5633 or claudette@metavoice.org. Sign up for her free newsletter "Insights for Savvy" at http://www.metavoice.org.
Claudette Rowley, coach and author, helps professionals identify and pursue their true purpose and calling in life. Contact her today for a complimentary consultation at 781-676-5633 or claudette@metavoice.org. Sign up for her free newsletter "Insights for the Savvy" at http://www.metavoice.org.
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