Article by Cynthia Lindeman
Philosophy of People
Magazine: Issue #21
It gnaws at you.
You have something to write. It’s important. Maybe it’s a book to support your life dream. Or maybe writing is a life dream in itself – but you just can’t find the time to write it.
This can leave you feeling discouraged, drained, and even depressed. Well, you’re not alone.
This is actually the number one problem that writers report. And if you’re caring for anyone else such as parents or children, it becomes an even bigger challenge.
Well there’s a solution and it’s easier than you think. What would you say if I told you that you can easily find time to write . . . and still have time for your busy life?
It can be more than a just a dream. And these 3 simple tips are the keys to making it happen.
1| Open your calendar and time block an hour a day, 5 days a week for the next 30 days. As one of my clients said, “you can always find an hour.” Look at your calendar. I can almost guarantee that you can find at least one hour a day that you can use to write. It should be the same time each day. Treat it like a weekly work meeting. It should be an uninterrupted hour. Where can you schedule it? These little “hours” add up quickly.
2| Next, time block one or two longer sessions each month. Have you ever heard of a writing retreat? Well, this is your DIY retreat. Of course, you should use it to focus on writing. But you can also use it to strengthen your connection to yourself as a writer. I recommend between 2 and 4 hours a session.
