Have you ever dreamed about accomplishing something, yet you lacked the motivation to actually get it done? Sometimes it can be easier for me to dream about the day I'll hold my next printed book in my hands, but it can be a whole lot harder to actually push through and finish what I started. It's times like those that I desperately need motivation. Can you relate? If so, here are a few tips that I have to help you find motivation, for even the hardest of goals. 1) Take it one step at a time. One way that we lose motivation in writing is when we shift our focus to the big picture and get overwhelmed. There is a time to think big picture, but when you're lacking motivation for your project, keep your thoughts on just your next step. Your goal is 50,000 words for NaNo? Don't focus so hard on the 50,000 words and just focus on writing 500 words in the next hour. Take small steps and just focus on the next step in front of you. 2) Experience something new. A lot of times when we're lacking motivation in writing it's because we lack inspiration. A great way to inspire new ideas and increase your motivation is to do something you've never done before. Try new things, sing a little bit louder than usual, taste a different meal. Broaden your experience and watch as your inspiration and motivation flourishes. 3) Stay consistent. Sometimes motivation just doesn't come. At times like these, it is important--vital in fact--that you keep on writing. By staying consistent you're developing writing as a habit and not a hobby for just when you feel like it. Motivation may come and go, but that is not what makes you a writer. Writing makes you a writer. So keep those fingers flying on that keyboard. What are some things that have helped you find motivation, even when you didn't feel like writing?
Bella Morganthal
11/30/2017 12:55:58 am
My pleasure! Thanks for reading Nettie :)
Olivia Bell (aka Livy)
11/25/2017 08:51:55 pm
Thank you for the motivational ideas! :D I need those for my writing too! :D
Bella Morganthal
11/30/2017 12:56:18 am
My pleasure! :D
Anna
11/27/2017 10:03:15 am
These are great tips! Thank you for sharing these with us!
Bella Morganthal
11/30/2017 12:56:37 am
thanks for reading! :) Comments are closed.
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