One way to get back into writing is to write with a writing buddy. I have been doing this since pandemic lock down started. I log onto zoom with a friend and we check in, state our goals for the hour, and have two 30min-ish writing sessions. The co-writing sessions are so effective that I […]
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Learned from a podcast by Cathy Mazak that writing encompasses more than just putting words on a page or a screen. For instance, resting can be an important part of writing to restore creative energy. I love that I can think about sleeping and other ways of resting as recharging and refueling myself to write […]
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fear of revising
I have a rather specific fear this morning. I am feeling anxiety about revising my draft of chapters of my dissertation. I feel paralyzed and unsure of myself. Like, I can’t add to what is already there because maybe I’ll mess things up! Anyone else experience this kind of anxiety and fear? I’m going to […]
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baby steps
What can I accomplish today? I think my mind can definitely limit what I can do today. I woke up with doubts and worries about progress I am making on my writing. Will I make progress in time to meet the deadlines? Only God knows and no one can tell, except that I can surely […]
Yesterday was Sunday and I led worship and preached in person. Before church, I posted about my weight loss journey. I wanted to say that in the context of coronavirus, most people might have gained weight. The reason I posted about my weight loss journey on a Sunday morning, and on my social media accounts, […]
