See The Glass Half Full
I have a goal to complete the first draft edits of my book “Until All Is Forgiven” by September 22nd. As of today, I am about 50% done. I want to celebrate this accomplishment. It’s important to celebrate the baby step milestones along the way.
Sometimes I forget this and focus on what I have not yet completed. Or I focus on how much more there is to do. I need to be vigilant of these thoughts as it can spiral me into a state of overwhelm. This then triggers doubt and feelings of uncertainty about my writing ability. I start to tell myself there is too much to do to publish a book and there is so much that I don’t know. This is the point I start to see “the glass half empty”
But I know better. I know that entertaining these thoughts is a slippery slope, that will lead me to giving up. So, what do I do to return to “the glass half full” paradigm?
1. I say “STOP” out loud to myself
2. I say a quick prayer of gratitude for my gifts, talents, and blessings
3. I acknowledge what I have accomplished already
4. I remind myself that what I have to say is important
5. I define my next steps to get to my end goal
6. And then I lean on my new author’s social media community by reading their stories and sharing mine.
It does come down to perspective, perseverance and a strong will to shift. Gratitude for where you have come from can be a very powerful place to start. Keep showing up for yourself and I will do the same!
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“Perspective is the way we see things when we look at them from a certain distance and it allows us to appreciate their true value.” ―Rafael E. Pino
“Your vision, ideas and plan have the power to shape the future, but not if you keep them to yourself.” ―Gloria Feldt
“Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.” ―H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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How do you see your progress on your project?
Glass Half Full
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