We all get off track for a variety of reasons. But if you find yourself continually bombarded with reasons that are really excuses, maybe the problem is you need confidence.
Confidence is a state of mind. It is built through positive experiences. I know I can educate children because I've seen the results. I know I can make a great pot of spaghetti sauce for the same reason. These things make me feel confident.
When you get something published, you will naturally feel more confident. But until that time comes, there is work to do!
Here are 3 tips to begin building your confidence now:
How do you talk to yourself? Do you get discouraged easily? Do you have difficulty following through? Do you believe in yourself?
Action: make a decision to stop all negativity. Choose to think and speak positively: "I will write this book", "I will get assignments". It may feel awkward at first, but it works. Believe you have something to say and no one can tell it quite like you.
Believing in negative thoughts is the single greatest obstruction to success.
― Charles F. Glassman
― Charles F. Glassman
#2: Stop Comparing
Any new endeavor will naturally cause us to compare ourselves with those who are experienced and more knowledgeable. Guess what? They started out as a new writer, too.
Action: if you love to write and know it is what you really want to do, go for it! Soon you will find your niche, get your rhythm, gain momentum, and you will enjoy the writing process.
Comparison is the death of joy.
― Mark Twain
― Mark Twain
#3: Keeping it Fresh and Fun
Are your writing attempts like walking through mud? Are you bored? Is it drudgery? If you're not enjoying what you are writing, if it's not fun, then you will quit.
Action: keep writing anyway. It takes time to discover what you really like to write. When you do, it will be easier and enjoyable. If you quit, you'll never find out what your niche is.
There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor
your calling. It's why you were born. And how you
become most truly alive.
-Oprah Winfrey
Place these tips in a spot where you will see them. It will boost your confidence!
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After raising and homeschooling her 8 children and teaching art classes for 10 years, Kathy has found time to pursue freelance writing. She enjoys writing magazine articles and more recently had her story, "One of a Kind", published in The Kids' Ark. You can find her passion to bring encouragement and hope to people of all ages at When It Hurts - http://kathleenmoulton.com
4 comments:
Kathleen, these are great tips for building a writer's confidence. And, I love the quotes!
Self-talk and positive projection is powerful. And, what's great is this ability to do it and build confidence can be learned! I did research on the topic and wrote an article for Renegade Writer. It really can be done.
We all need a confidence boost especially when we mistime our goals and expect to do too much in too little time. :-) Thanks, Kathy. And another lovely author pic btw.
Thank you! Very encouraging words.
Hi, Joan, thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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