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10. You’re able to pop in and out of your characters’ heads without getting whiplash. 9. You realize editing and revising are your “new normal.” 8. Writing is your profession. Everything else is a hobby. 7. There will always be naysayers. It’s not up to you to change them. 6. Staying upbeat will take you farther …
As writers, it’s important we challenge ourselves. Yep, there’s that distasteful word again. Challenge. Challenge means stepping out of our comfort zones. It means choosing difficult over easy. It means revealing transparencies we’d rather not. It means tackling the seemingly impossible when darts of doubt threaten. Challenge also means thinking like a winner. It’s envisioning success, despite the long road there. It’s believing the …
What draws you to certain people? Is it a smile? A cheerful heart? An open demeanor? Is it that “indefinable something” that you can’t quite put your finger on? As you navigate through life, are you drawn to those who exude warmth and availability or do you prefer personalities that are a little more on the…um…chilly side? I think most …
For writers, there’s nothing worse than those “off days.” The ones that Wally Writer and Annie Author rarely talk about because their writing is just too picture-perfect. Everything they create is a masterpiece. Every word they write is beautiful and filled with deep, profound meaning. They don’t often admit mistakes, because…well…they just don’t make any! And of course, Wally Writer and …
Most of us like being around positive people. Happy, upbeat, good-humored folks make us feel good. Rarely, have I heard anyone say, “Gee, I wish Pleasant Polly would pack up her bag of cheer and go home.” More often than not, we gravitate toward those who are cheerful. They inspire and encourage. We’re drawn into their beautiful world of “I …
As a little girl, I was afraid of the dark. It’s still not one of my favorite things, but over the years, I’ve learned to compensate. (Aren’t nightlights wonderful?) I was thinking about “the dark” again recently and how fear, tension, and negativity affect our mindset and self-esteem. People who live in the dark often do so willingly. They choose fear over …
Don’t you just love being around happy, positive people? I know I do. Unmotivated, negative folks sap our energy. They steal our joy and put a dent in our day. If we’re constantly exposed to attitudes of discontent, our own attitudes begin to reflect the same. Because by nature I’m a helper, I tend to want to “fix things.” I want to solve …
Today, as we approach one of the most joyous times of year, I wanted to shift gears a bit. This post isn’t intended to be preachy, pretentious, or holier-than-thou. Because I love you and I care about where you spend eternity, I also won’t apologize for taking a few moments to talk about my Savior, Jesus Christ. If you don’t …
I’m a people–watcher. I enjoy studying people wherever I go. I like mixing with them. I like loving on them. I like encouraging them. Because I’ve walked the lonesome valley of heartache, I like to comfort those who might be hurting. If you’re needing a pick-me-up today, here’s what I’d like to say: Don’t quit! It may take every ounce of strength you have. But …
Why is it that as adults we tend to lose the miracle mindset of our youth? Remember the feeling? Remember that CAN DO attitude we had as rambunctious, invincible five-year-olds? Most of us at that age were convinced that we could do anything. Be anything. Have anything our little, precocious, pea-picking hearts desired. I’m not talking about a sense of entitlement. I’m thinking more …
