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Who doesn’t love a big, ol’ dose of encouragement when the doldrums strike?
Let’s be honest. We all do!
Since writing is a solitary career, I’ll use that as an example.
Writers face unique challenges that others who work outside the home may not. Our vocation is a rather unconventional calling.
We rarely keep regular hours.
Our computers are our co-workers.
Lunch? What’s that?
Sore necks, backs, and bottoms are often the order of the day.
Our characters nag us until we let them speak.
Other days, silence overwhelms. (Oh, the dreaded writer’s block!)
Regular paychecks aren’t part of the gig.
We adore writing, but it’s work. Hard work. And a craft like no other.
How, then, can you love on writers?
Here are 10 suggestions:
- Give chocolate. In copious amounts.
- Offer a walk. Companionship and exercise. Two great stress-reducers.
- Deliver lunch. We might not fix it, but we’ll stop to eat if someone else does!
- Send a note of encouragement. Words of affirmation carry us far.
- Arrange a play date. A movie. Nails. Hair. Shopping. It’s all good.
- Make us laugh. Tell us a joke. Show us a comic strip.
- Whisk us away for a Starbucks break! (And an afternoon scone.)
- Lend a listening ear. Sometimes we need to vent. …Or hear your voice.
- Pray for us. Because life still happens while deadlines loom.
- Grant patience. We may become crabby when our blood sugar drops. (Junior Mints help.)
Stay tuned for Monday’s post when I offer my tongue-in-cheek version of How NOT to Love on a Writer.
NOW…A word about November’s blog giveaway.
With the holidays approaching, I’ve decided that I’m going to add several fun things to the mix. I’ll tell you more next week. In the meantime, remember, every time you leave a comment and/or subscribe to this blog, your name is thrown into the hat for my end-of-the-month drawing. (Go here for further rules.)
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In what ways has someone recently loved on you?
What pick-me-ups speak your love language?
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Blessings Always,
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I love this list, Cindy. (especially the Starbucks part! :)) My husband is an awesome dad, and he often takes my kids on special outings when I need a quiet house to focus.
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Sarah: Yes! Starbucks rates doesn’t it?! Woohoo for our hubbies who understand us creatives and “get” what we need just at the right time.
Keli: Ohhh, I so wish we could do lunch! Do you think they have a Taco Bell stand in heaven?
Wish I could meet you for lunch, Cindy, and love on you today. Hope you have a great one.
Awesome list! Oh yeah! 😉
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Jess, as you know, we creatives like our lists. lol!
Love the suggestion list!
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Loree, thanks! As you’ve probably guessed–I like lists.
Lunch would be nice, and a walk, too. 🙂
Wish you were closer.
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Patti, I’d love it if you were closer. (Of course, you know we wouldn’t get any work done.) 🙂