Can You Write Yourself Into Confidence?
As with writing, so with life.
Since this is my birth week, I'm giving you a present, some great writing tips: 1.
Take Inventory.
I've been taking inventory every week.
We tend to focus on what needs to be done without taking the time to congratulate ourselves on what we have accomplished.
2.
What translates? Take a look at your list-whatever you are writing, newsletters, your book or your marketing materials, what crosses over to what you are doing? If you're learning to play tennis, how does concentration, flexibility or teamwork play into the job you do or the subject you are writing about? Put your personal spin on your subject- don't be afraid to inject your personality or a story about yourself to illustrate your point.
3.
As you take inventory, you'll find you stretched in certain arenas and gained confidence, which will translate to everything else you do, including writing and business.
A recent example of stretching: this weekend, I was invited to a one-day workshop to define our dreams.
Getting my dreams and goals set right before my birthday, what a gift! The next day, I had a photo shoot for me.
I was told to: get my hair cut, have my makeup professionally applied, get some new, edgy, modern clothes and assemble accessories and props.
Then I had to scout locations...
Although I never did master the curling iron, (beauty school dropout?) I had to curl and spray a helmet head for the windy coast weather, remember which makeup went where and take direction from the photographer.
I was out of my element.
But it gave me confidence.
The better my photo image looked, the moremy self-image grew, just as mastering anything can reflect confidence in your business, your writing and your life.
More writing gems: 4.
Before you write, close your eyes, relax and allow yourself to float out of your mind.
Ask for ideas.
Your intuition and the other-than-conscious mind will not disappoint! 5.
Instead of plugging in a cliche, actually describe an emotional or visual experience in your own words.
For example: The tree was dead as a doornail.
The downed tree's bark was strewn across the field, tiny blackened chips decomposing into the moist, mossy soil.
6.
Edit out anything that's not to the point or where you feel your own energy flag as you read it.
7.
Don't have someone else read it for content (just mistakes)! When I stopped doing this for the book I ghostwrote, I stepped up my confidence.
Does that mean you'll NEVER need an editor? Of course not.
But do not ask just anyone to read your work.
Be selective and KNOW WHEN IT'S GOOD ENOUGH! Sending your work out without another's approval can be empowering.
Since this is my birth week, I'm giving you a present, some great writing tips: 1.
Take Inventory.
I've been taking inventory every week.
We tend to focus on what needs to be done without taking the time to congratulate ourselves on what we have accomplished.
2.
What translates? Take a look at your list-whatever you are writing, newsletters, your book or your marketing materials, what crosses over to what you are doing? If you're learning to play tennis, how does concentration, flexibility or teamwork play into the job you do or the subject you are writing about? Put your personal spin on your subject- don't be afraid to inject your personality or a story about yourself to illustrate your point.
3.
As you take inventory, you'll find you stretched in certain arenas and gained confidence, which will translate to everything else you do, including writing and business.
A recent example of stretching: this weekend, I was invited to a one-day workshop to define our dreams.
Getting my dreams and goals set right before my birthday, what a gift! The next day, I had a photo shoot for me.
I was told to: get my hair cut, have my makeup professionally applied, get some new, edgy, modern clothes and assemble accessories and props.
Then I had to scout locations...
Although I never did master the curling iron, (beauty school dropout?) I had to curl and spray a helmet head for the windy coast weather, remember which makeup went where and take direction from the photographer.
I was out of my element.
But it gave me confidence.
The better my photo image looked, the moremy self-image grew, just as mastering anything can reflect confidence in your business, your writing and your life.
More writing gems: 4.
Before you write, close your eyes, relax and allow yourself to float out of your mind.
Ask for ideas.
Your intuition and the other-than-conscious mind will not disappoint! 5.
Instead of plugging in a cliche, actually describe an emotional or visual experience in your own words.
For example: The tree was dead as a doornail.
The downed tree's bark was strewn across the field, tiny blackened chips decomposing into the moist, mossy soil.
6.
Edit out anything that's not to the point or where you feel your own energy flag as you read it.
7.
Don't have someone else read it for content (just mistakes)! When I stopped doing this for the book I ghostwrote, I stepped up my confidence.
Does that mean you'll NEVER need an editor? Of course not.
But do not ask just anyone to read your work.
Be selective and KNOW WHEN IT'S GOOD ENOUGH! Sending your work out without another's approval can be empowering.
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