Baby Steps, Writing

Getting Started

I've been making excuses for NOT writing a new blog post, for staying away, for allowing my perfectionism to get a foothold in my life.  AGAIN.  I don't care what project you're struggling with, most of the time, 99% of the problem is getting started.  Once you get started, things usually have a way of working… Continue reading Getting Started

Baby Steps, Writing, Writing 101

Writing, Not Writing, And Word Counts

I could probably write about my struggles with perfectionism every single day, and never run out of content.  Except eventually, I WOULD run out of steam, and then I'd find a way to sabotage myself.  That's what I do.  I think that's what all perfectionists do.  We try so hard to do everything the "right"… Continue reading Writing, Not Writing, And Word Counts

Baby Steps, Blogging 101, Mental Health, Writing 101

You Can’t Have Dysfunctional Without The Word FUN!

Dear ShinePositivePower, We bumped into each other over at Stories of Sandeept, (Sheepishly waving hi!) where I gave this completely unsolicited advice: When I’m in a writing funk, or I’m in a mood where NOTHING inspires me, every piece of advice sounds like a Charlie Brown teacher, “Wawaaa, wa wa wa, waaaa.” Step away from the… Continue reading You Can’t Have Dysfunctional Without The Word FUN!