That Got Significantly Easier

Since I started writing this newsletter/journal 4 months ago, I've written 85 of these.

It was super exciting to announce and start this challenge. But I quickly began to run out of things to say.

I spent more time trying to figure out what to write than I did writing. Some nights were easy, the idea would be an obvious win from the day. But other times, I really had to think hard about what I wanted to write.

It felt forced.

It would consume my mind while I was spending time with my family and that's where it crossed the line. I'm strict about my time with family (almost to a fault). But just because I'm in the room, doesn't mean I'm there.

Be present in the moment.

I didn't want to have to stress, dread, or be distracted by the journal I'd have to write at the end of the night. That's not the point.

The purpose of this journal is to provide clarity and let me get ideas out of my head and out of the way. Then...

I had an idea

I decided last week that I was going to make a list of mantras and short exercises that I could use as a prompt for my writing. I spent this week testing it out and it was great!

I was no longer slogging through these, it was easy. And I'm getting them published in less time : )

I don't even have to think about it because I trust I can click on a link and just start writing.

And even when inspiration strikes, like tonight - I wanted to share this experience specifically because I think it's important.

I can simply chase that feeling and let it guide me.

That in itself is a valuable lesson

Have a plan. One that makes it easy.

When inspiration strikes, chase it - as far and for as long as you can. Don't be afraid of detours.

And when that inspiration is gone? Back to the baseline, no problem.

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