Writers experience all kinds of setbacks while on deadline. We all have families and homes and responsibilities, and it can be a struggle to stay on track when life happens. This is true for everyone, no matter your job or family role.
We all like to think we’re in control of situations, but life has a way of tossing us the unexpected. It’s essential to plan for success, but we also have to learn to roll with the punches. Accepting that we can only do our best in every situation helps prevent stress.
We can teach ourselves to think and speak positively about ourselves and our situations. I have these words taped to my refrigerator: If you say so. My family takes words seriously. If one of us says, “This is impossible,” or “I can’t do this,” another responds, “If you say so,” which prompts a new confession: “I’m going to figure this out.”
We all have busy lives. Unexpected things happen. Appliances break, bank accounts and social media gets hacked. Computers crash, power goes out. The important thing is how we react. Today I’m sharing a few things to think about.
ACTION STEPS
· Family is your priority
· You will never have it all together; be okay with that
· Show others you’re serious and committed
· Condition yourself to complete tasks
· Have a plan so you can pick back up after interruptions
· Communicate your needs and be aware of the needs of others
· Never wait for the perfect time
· Turn off your television until you finish what you’ve started
· Set priorities (direction)
· Make sacrifices
· Surround yourself with people who support you
· Schedule days for you (relax, find joy)
Make your own list of steps to keep yourself positive and as stress free as possible.
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Good advice, Cheryl.
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