I admit it. Recently, I have hit the failure button a lot. It would be easy to blame my shortcomings on external events and bad luck. But I firmly believe if my goal is important enough, nothing will stand my way. While I can meet my minimum daily word count goal, I struggle to reach my stretch goals and push my writing to the next level. Since I aim to increase my daily productivity, I need to increase the days I hit the stretch goal.
The definition of a daily target implies that it should be, well, daily. Time to conduct a study, collect data, crunch numbers, and run them through the analysis machine. I discovered a pattern for the days I attained the stretch goal. The prior evening, I planned. Don’t worry kids, not a single outline was harmed (or created) in this process. I place extreme importance and value on the ability to fly by the seat of my pants.
Instead, I set the stage. Each session was different, but each bore similar themes. I prepared the tableau for the next day’s writing session. Think about throwing a party. You decide what you want to serve, go shopping, hang decorations, and make a few dishes in advance. On the day of the party, you cook. I have a new tactic. Each evening, I set the party, so the next day, I only need to write. We’ll see how it goes.
What takeaways have you learned from your failures?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
I think this is why some of us are floundering a little. Nothing seems (or feels) normal any more. Routines have gone out the window, and habits have died on the vine.
At the moment, I am looking for a new way of working, which involves a different mindset.
I am not having much luck, but I will find it. I must!
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It is difficult to adapt and change, when the world throws us a giant curve ball, but it is also part of life. Spring on the way, only 25 more days. The warmer weather will breathe new life into all of us. You will find a new processes that works for you, my friend. 💕🌷💕
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I sincerely hope so, Jo…
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Thank you for sharing. 💕🌷💕
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Thank you for the thoughts JoHawk.
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Happy to share, David.
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Thank you for the reblog. 💕✨💕
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Have a great day!!
xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
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