And as many times as I've heard/read about establishing a daily minimum goal, I've never done it with regard to writing. Improving my writing is a long-range goal, but I'm not doing anything consistently to move it along, even at a turtle's pace.
Training for long-distance races is, in fact, the only time I've established and achieved those daily minimums.
I have other goals, as well as some health-related challenges, which daily minimums would help me manage. I like this idea. Thank you again.
It doesn't *feel* like I take those steps when I comment. I feel like it's a spur-of-the-moment, seat-of-my-pants reaction, rather than something that's thoughtful and coherent.
That's how I write my "say yes" posts, too. Not on a schedule. Not much pre-thought. When something happens that pushes my writing button, I write it on the spot.
I’m also working on slowing down so that I can savor the moment. And I’ve never bought into that “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” attitude. Sleep is underrated!
YES to the sleep, and if I’ve learned anything from my global job the past five years, it is vastly underrated.
Now, when I hear people say that phrase, I have to stop myself from laughing out loud. Admittedly 25-year-old Carla would have thought oh you’re badass!
I most DEFINITELY don't rush through anything.
And as many times as I've heard/read about establishing a daily minimum goal, I've never done it with regard to writing. Improving my writing is a long-range goal, but I'm not doing anything consistently to move it along, even at a turtle's pace.
Training for long-distance races is, in fact, the only time I've established and achieved those daily minimums.
I have other goals, as well as some health-related challenges, which daily minimums would help me manage. I like this idea. Thank you again.
Here’s a thought, which immediately popped in my head:
((Aside from the fact, I read your Substack so I would say you are working toward writing improvement))
Commenting on Substack means you pause, collect your thoughts, frame them in a coherent fashion, and share.
Doing this repeatedly does strengthen the writing muscle.
It doesn't *feel* like I take those steps when I comment. I feel like it's a spur-of-the-moment, seat-of-my-pants reaction, rather than something that's thoughtful and coherent.
That's how I write my "say yes" posts, too. Not on a schedule. Not much pre-thought. When something happens that pushes my writing button, I write it on the spot.
Maybe I'm just an unruly schoolkid. HAH!
I’m also working on slowing down so that I can savor the moment. And I’ve never bought into that “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” attitude. Sleep is underrated!
YES to the sleep, and if I’ve learned anything from my global job the past five years, it is vastly underrated.
Now, when I hear people say that phrase, I have to stop myself from laughing out loud. Admittedly 25-year-old Carla would have thought oh you’re badass!
Now I just think: do you hear yourself?