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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…
Grief and Creativity
“Grief is the ultimate thief of creativity.” —Sweta Vikram
According to the Hospice Foundation of America, grief is “a reaction to loss, and like a fingerprint, it is different for everyone.”
The anticipation of or death of a loved one or an animal companion, the loss of a relationship, a job, or your independence, perhaps due to injury or illness, may trigger a grief response.
Before my friend…
Feeling the Strain? Ergonomic Office Tools for Everyday Writing
Logitech’s ERGO K860 wireless ergonomic keyboard. Credit: Logitech
Over the next few months, I will be transforming one of my bedrooms into a home office. My goals for this project include creating an inviting space and maximizing comfort. Authors spend numerous hours sitting at a desk staring at a computer monitor, wh…
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…
Over the last year or so, I have encountered a ton of writing and publishing professionals, including editors, journalists, and authors, who are feeling, well, a bit stuck. And I felt stagnated myself despite having made several big changes in my life.
Things change all the time, and the future of publishing and authorship is full of uncertainty. It ebbs and flows with market changes, industry …
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…