Conquer Procrastination & Get It Done
Take The Easy Way Out
Here's my new mental discipline: for each idea or project, I'm asking myself, "What's the EASIEST possible way to do this?" As a natural-born over-complicator, this does not come easily to me. But I have noticed that I sometimes don't move forward on projects because...
Has Someone Stolen Your Idea?
"I'm worried that someone will steal my idea." Sometimes that thought will: - prevent you from moving forward on your project - prevent you from talking to people (some of whom could help you) about your project - keep you stuck - keep you in "getting ready to get...
You Don’t Need To Lose Weight
Here's how I know: because if you really needed to lose weight, you'd be doing it already. In the same way that you always feel like you need more money, but it's when the rent is due (or those shoes go on sale) that you actually find the money. So if you've been...
Success Story: Inspired To Write A Poem
Having Trouble Communicating With An Overworked Partner? This totally made me puddle up. I think Audrey sets a fine example for us all 🙂 "Hi Samantha! I am on your email list and receive your beautiful poems and ideas. I just wanted to thank you cause those emails...
Meet Chaos With Compassion
When everything starts to feel out of control, it's easy to get hard. Hard-headed, hardhearted and hard to get along with. When we get rigid, we often try to exert some autocratic form of control ("Get into bed right now, young lady!") which leaves everyone feeling...
Schedule a reading and send out the invitations.
Or schedule a concert. Or a recital or "an evening with..." or a first rehearsal or a meeting with a mentor or... I double-dog dare you.
You Can’t Run Away From Your Idealism
I know. You think you're over it. You're old, you're tired, you've already tried it, it's somebody else's turn, who cares, you're over it, no way, not again, oh, please, forget it plus what's the use anyway... I feel that way too, sometimes. It's usually a sign that I...
You’re Just Spending Your Time On Something Else
You do have time to work on your projects. You're just spending it on something else. Which is fine. Be aware that you are making the choice and be clear about your decision. No one is victimizing you. No one else is in charge of your time. "But I have a boss! And...
Notice That You Being Hard On Yourself Doesn’t Help
I notice that you being hard on yourself doesn't help you get more done. You criticizing yourself doesn't help you learn and grow. You dwelling on your perceived failures, shortcomings, faults, weaknesses and screw-ups doesn't help you be a creative person. In fact,...
Quit Second-Guessing Yourself
Quit second-guessing yourself already. Your first idea is fine. Even if you think it's kind of dumb. Probably even ESPECIALLY if you think it's kind of dumb. And if turns out that your first thought isn't so hot after all, you'll find out: FROM OTHER PEOPLE. That's...
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