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Clear the Clutter: Learning to Let Go

Kent Sanders — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 06:00:50 +0000

Today, we’re wrapping up our “Clear the Clutter” series. When I first envisioned this series, I wasn’t sure if it would be helpful. But to my surprise, the response has been extremely positive! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes in the series, make sure to check them out. I’ve shared lots of great tips for getting rid of the clutter in your workspace. This brings me to the main point of this whole series. This isn’t really about getting rid of dirt, throwing away junk you don’t need, organizing computer files, or canceling subscriptions. This concept of “clearing the clutter” is all about letting go of the stuff in your life that’s holding you back. Diditafit bunnie xo nude Your physical space is a manifestation of your mental space. If you’re surrounded by piles of junk and trash, it probably reflects your thinking and emotions. If you’re struggling to clean up your physical space, check in with yourself and ask, “What am I clinging to? Why am I afraid to move on? What’s holding me back? Why can’t I seem to let go?”

I’m not a therapist (but I’m a ghostwriter, which is close enough!). However, I know we all have hurts and hang-ups holding us back. If you feel stuck, a counselor or therapist can help. But a great way to begin making a fresh start in your life is to clean up your environment. The process of getting rid of material things you no longer need and cleaning your space can give you peace of mind. Don’t wait to do it perfectly. Get started right now and you’ll see what a difference it makes in your emotions, your creativity… and also your writing.Today’s Challenge: Right now, look around you and get rid of a piece of trash or an item you don’t need. Don’t overthink, just do it. This tiny act will empower you to keep going. Well done!

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M.J. James on How to Identify & Overcome Burnout

Kent Sanders — Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:51 +0000

I’m excited today to bring you another conversation in our Mental Health Series for Writers. My good friend M.J. James is a member of our Daily Writer Community, and she’s also a mom and ghostwriter.

But she has recently built an amazing podcast and website called Burned Out Business Mom. Even though she is focused on helping moms specifically, she has spent a lot of time thinking and building a platform to help people with burnout—something many writers face.

In this conversation, M.J. shares the signs of burnout, why it’s important to figure out the root cause of burnout, why you need to protect your time, how to get support, and much more.

If you have been feeling burned out, discouraged, frustrated, or you just want to quit, this episode is for you!

You can connect with M.J. and learn more about her platform through the links below:

Check out TheBurnedOutBusinessMom.com

Subscribe to The Burned Out Business Mom Podcast

Connect with M.J. on Facebook

Follow M.J. on Instagram

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When Are You Going to Write?

Kent Sanders — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:00:34 +0000

We human beings have an amazing capacity for deception. We will go to almost any length to avoid facing the truth or giving a concrete answer to a question that makes us uncomfortable. And let’s face it: we writers are pretty good with words and language! But this gift comes at a steep price. The price is that it’s easy to dodge the question of when we are actually going to write. It’s fairly easy to deceive others. We can tell them we will write later. Perhaps after dinner or on our lunch break. Or early in the morning or late at night. As long as they aren’t physically checking up on us, we can squirm our way past the question of when we’re going to write. But there is a much more dangerous kind of deception, and that is when we deceive ourselves. We can make up all kinds of stories, reasons, and excuses as to why we’re not going to write today. We’re sick. We’re tired. We have too many other things to do. Other people messed up our schedule. The list goes on. The author Natalie Goldberg gives us some great advice when she says this:

“I hear people say they’re going to write. I ask, when? jameliz onlyfans leak They give me vague statements. Indefinite plans get dubious results. When we’re concrete about our writing time, it alleviates that thin constant feeling of anxiety that writers have . . .”

Maybe the reason you feel anxious about writing is that you haven’t set a firm, concrete time when you’re going to actually get the writing done. Don’t be vague. Don’t try to dodge the question. Just be clear and direct. Set a time and a place, and have a goal for how long or how much you’re going to write. This single habit alone will clear up a lot of your stress and anxiety about writing. When you’ve made the decision about when to write and simply get to work, everything becomes much easier.Daily Question: When are you going to write today? Be specific.

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