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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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Create a Body of Work

Kent Sanders — Sun, 22 May 2022 06:00:42 +0000

The writer Matthew Kelly said, “It is important to understand that you are not writing a story or a book, or a sentence or a paragraph. You are writing a body of work. Whatever you are writing today is just one small part of that body of work.”

This helps take the pressure off because we can easily get stressed out by feeling like we have to create a perfect article, social media post, email, or book chapter every time we sit down to write. But no single thing we write is the defining element of our body of work. It’s part of a much larger whole.

If you’re writing a book, don’t think of it as one book, but many. What if you thought about writing a dozen books over the next ten years? How would that change your point of view? It takes the pressure off.

Whatever you’re writing, it’s just a snapshot of where you are right now in your learning and life. There is no end to your knowledge and learning. So just write it now and move on. Your legacy isn’t just one book. The one book doesn’t represent the end all, be all of your learning.

At the Taylor Guitars company, they said, “The best guitar we make is the one we make tomorrow.” In the same vein, the best book you write is the one you write tomorrow. Always be improving and adding a bit each day to your body of work.

Daily Question: Does thinking about your writing as a larger body of work help take the pressure off what you are working on now?

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An Easy Way to Reduce Friction

Kent Sanders — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:16 +0000

All of us deal with a certain amount of friction as writers. onlyfans creador Even under the best of circumstances, there are obstacles and problems that threaten our productivity and success. When you are under a deadline or experiencing a high amount of stress, it’s time to reduce the friction. The easiest way to do this is by prioritizing your commitments. You can’t do everything. After I created my first podcast, called The Artist’s Suitcase, I kept it going for almost a year. It was a weekly show and it took several hours a week to produce.

However, I decided to end it after a few dozen episodes because it wasn’t helping me reach my creative goals at the time. I went back to podcasting later on when I had more time and it was clear that podcasting fit into my business and creative goals.

You can say “no” to something right now but it doesn’t mean you’re saying “no” forever. In times of high stress, you have to focus on what matters most right now. You might disappoint some people, or even disappoint yourself, but you can’t do everything. You have to choose.

Daily Question: If you are feeling stressed right now, what can you eliminate or postpone on your schedule?

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10 Habits That Make Writing Harder

Kent Sanders — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:53 +0000

Writing is hard enough already. We are constantly fighting against deadlines, self-confidence issues, the need to market versus being productive, distractions, and so much more.

But sometimes we make it even harder by sabotaging our own success.

These ten bad habits make writing harder:

Drinking too much caffeine.
Staying up too late.
Not being rested.
Getting into unnecessary conflict with people.
Watching too much TV.
Not having a set time to write.
Failing to publish your work.
Criticizing other people’s writing.
Not getting enough exercise.
Being stressed about money.

Do you have any of these habits in your life? If you’re like most people, you probably have several. Pick one and work on it this week. It will make a big difference in your writing and your life.

Daily Question: Which of these habits could you work on this week, and how would it change your life if you address it?

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