Resistance can manifest itself in so many ways. Some of the causes are more obvious: Self-doubt; negative self-talk; perfectionism; fear of failure, success--yes, that's a real thing--of risk, of rejection, of criticism, of judgement... Basically, fear of anything that blocks your writing time. The list of why's and causes are endless. But fear is at… Continue reading Resistance, the Antimuse
Category: Mindset
Q4 of 2024 is Knocking at the Door!
Hello, my name is Rhonda and I'm a planaholic. Q4 of 2024 is mere days away, and one of my goals is to read three books per month, one non-fiction and two fiction. It doesn't sound like much compared to a lot of people I know, but when I factor in writing time, grandbaby time,… Continue reading Q4 of 2024 is Knocking at the Door!
Back to Routine–Day 4
I'm on day 4 of back to my writing routine after taking most of the summer off. That said, I didn't really take it "off," but deviated from my usual routine... okay, I completely abandoned my routine. There, I said it. Back-to-school season has always given me renewed energy and motivation long after I graduated… Continue reading Back to Routine–Day 4
Summertime Funtime
What a fun beginning to summer. Okay, so summer hasn't "officially" started yet, but we don't need a calendar to tell us when to begin the season, do we? To be honest, I'm usually enjoying the newness of every season before its "official" start. 🙂 Last Friday I took part in a Literary Circus. Talk… Continue reading Summertime Funtime
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Refilling the Creative Well
How do you fill your creative well?
What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!
Are you wondering what a discovery writer is? I once heard Joanna Penn admit that in the UK, they call underwear pants, so what we call a "panster" in the US, she calls a "discovery writer." Since then I've heard the revised name a lot more in general and can't help but laugh when I… Continue reading What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!
Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New
I love a new year. It's the perfect time to say goodbye to what hasn't worked for you in the past, keep what has, and try something new. One doesn't need to wait for the new year to begin, but what a perfect starting line to cross over into living your best life. But remember:… Continue reading Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New
Honor What’s Most Important to You
I'm ashamed to say that I was a more productive writer when I worked a full-time job outside of my house than I am in retirement. What I hadn't anticipated about retirement is that, ironically, more time kills productivity. A full-time day job left me with minimum time in my study writing. I coveted that… Continue reading Honor What’s Most Important to You
We All Have 24 Hours in a Day
I was blessed to be able to retire early from my W2 job in May 2021 and to begin filling my days with family and things I'm passionate about as an entrepreneur: writing and life coaching. The job I retired from was sucking the life out of me while my self-employment status breathes life into… Continue reading We All Have 24 Hours in a Day
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