When your body stores negative feelings, it’s really trying to help you — now’s the perfect time to listen. — Have you ever thought you’ve changed, but then you kept making the same mistakes? Chances are that pains from the past still linger in your body — even when your rational mind has moved on. To truly let go and become your Future Self, both your mind and body need…

The best way to write productively in 2023 is to create and follow a tailored system to say “yes” and “no” in your writing — Be honest: On a scale from 0 (not very) to 10 (excellent), how confident are you about your 2023 writing plan? Most writers jump into the new year with a long list of projects. In a few weeks, I guarantee that your to-do list will overwhelm you. It used to…

You don’t have to say something completely new. Just say something that feels true — in a way that people can hear. — “You find a way to make other people feel what you feel, or what you felt… If it makes you feel something, or notice something, or move through the world differently, it matters.” — Heather Havrilesky Have you ever had a moment where you felt a deep connection with your…

Boost Your Accountability and Creative Flow — “Writing is like running, or any kind of exercise: it can be motivating to share your experiene with someone else.” — Joanne Harris, Ten Things About Writing Writing can be isolating, and it’s hard to keep up the momentum with a busy schedule. …

Train your brain to expect flow with a ritual that works — “In order to get that feeling of flow, a writer needs to get in the zone and stay in the zone.” — Tracy Chevalier, in Swallowed by a Whale: How to Survive the Writing Life The ‘zone’ means that you write with 100% concentration. You are on peak performance. Hours…

Outline your content, optimize your flow, and write daily with ease — “What would you do in 2023 if writing could be easy?” — Dr Nicole Janz, The Write Habit Planner Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and picture yourself a year from today. You wake up in the morning, and all your writing is published. …

The power of deep coaching — “Wherever we are, at whatever age, we are all faced with the same question: How committed am I to the full expression of my creativity? The question is an urgent one, because, whether you’re twenty-one or eighty-one years of age, we are all propelled by a deep urge to bring…

Your Future Self is your biggest ally — “The greatest gift you were ever given was the gift of your imagination.”– Wayne Dyer, Wishes Fulfilled I have a secret companion who helps me pursue my biggest, wildest dreams: my Future Self. I found this older, wiser version of me when I had burnout and couldn’t see how could…

Don’t try to fit it all in — prioritise ruthlessly — Are you scrambling to get all your work done before the seasonal holidays? The way to write effectively before you take time off with family is simple. Here’s how you can create your manageable plan within 10 minutes. Step 1: Reshape your to-do list Make a list of all projects you want to finish before the…