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Stop Panicking in the Pause: A Writer’s Guide to the In-Between
The momentum trap As a writer and certified life coach, I’ve seen a pattern—both in my coaching work and in myself—that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. That pattern is what happens to us after we finish “the thing.”
My most recent reminder came in late November. I’d been pushing hard, working late nights and early mornings, trying to hit a deadline on a traditionally published book. I p…
Five Pain Points of Being an Author
Life as a published author, although immensely satisfying, can be fraught with day-to-day stressors that writers may not anticipate in their pre-published days. These stressors are the things I think of when new writers ask me what I wish I’d known 20 years ago.
Let’s explore a handful of things that can influence success and emotional stability in an extremely competitive business.
The lonelin…
Mindset and Momentum: How Writers Can Use CBT Tools to Overcome Challenges
As writers, we face the constant struggle of rejection, self-doubt, creative blocks and, let’s face it, isolation from hours spent alone. Unless, of course, we include keeping company with our imaginary friends.
In my work as a life coach, I’ve discovered two helpful tools for when the mental grind of being a writer takes a toll on clients.
Behavioral Activation and the ABC Model are part of Co…