It is not a secret that we tend to avoid difficult tasks and distract ourselves with the easy once. And what if I told you that you can actually shift how you feel about the task before you face it?… You can turn it in your mind from “hard” and “difficult” into an exciting one… Continue Reading
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When writing feels *difficult*
Today we talk about the moment when you sit down writing and it feels *difficult*! It is either when you are trying to make a start or when you are trying to get back on track. The ability to overcome this resistance when it feels *difficult* is paramount to the success of your whole writing.… Continue Reading
Your first 10 minutes of writing
Today we talk about your first 10 min of sitting down to write your paper or thesis. When you sit down to write do you feel a huge resistance coming up? Do you feel bad because there are no thoughts coming into your head or because you feel you don’t know enough or your writing… Continue Reading
“Another week has passed and I still have not started”
Do you want to introduce a new weekly habit of a sport exercise, music practice or writing but don’t know how to make a start? Do you often think: “Yet another week has passed and I still have not started…”? No matter how much you promise yourself that “it will happen this week” it just… Continue Reading
How to fit everything into one week
Are you wondering how to fit all the things you need to do into one week? You might be busy trying to juggle many things and projects. And you might be noticing that while you are busy and working hard, the most important things don’t get the attention they deserve: there is simply not enough… Continue Reading