by Sandra Knight, Contributing Editor
Do you have trouble getting excited when it is time to write?
Do you feel stuck and uninspired?
Do you let negative influences sabotage your effectiveness?
Then it is time to CHOOSE to be enthusiastic and find what makes you happy and satisfied.
Enthusiasm is contagious and can add life to your writing that shows your passion and confidence.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said it succinctly when he stated “Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever accomplished. The successful person has enthusiasm.”
The Right Reward
A reward system for your successes can give you the motivation needed to get some of your less exciting projects completed but you need to make sure you are using the right incentive for you.
I love to read fiction, so that is one of my rewards.
It is something I look forward to and can immerse myself in when I have a success.
No matter what kind of reward system you use ask yourself the following questions:
What do I really want?
Am I looking forward to the prize?
Does it make me excited?
Will I be happy and satisfied?
Choosing the right incentive makes you more enthusiastic and motivated to get your work done.
The Momentum
Once you have started a project and you are on a roll, how do you keep your momentum going?
While you want to try to learn from your mistakes you need to remember to focus on your positive successes to increase your momentum.
Here is a very small list of positive things to help your focus.
• Make a list of what makes you happy and post it next to your computer where you can see it all the time. It can be anything from family to a favorite movie to money. The list can be as short or as long as you want it to be.
• Choose how you view the world. Making a conscious choice to be enthusiastic will make not only your writing but you more confident.
• Look at your project as an exploration to broaden your mind. Take on subjects outside your comfort zone or try a new marketing method and always be open to learning new things.
• Step away from what you are working on for a few minutes, hours or days. You can work on a different project or take a long bath or enjoy a nap. Sometimes you just need a break to get back some momentum that has tapered off.
• Join a group of writers that have similar goals to you. Your peers can relate to what you are going through and help bolster your confidence when you hit a rut.
The Hurdles
Obstacles will come up that you also need to watch out for.
Here are a few items to try to avoid or get help with:
• Negative people and influences; you don’t want to reinforce bad habits.
• Self-doubt/sabotage/punishment/discouragement are all things you can overcome.
• Comments from those you don’t trust can really throw you off track.
• Distractions that you can learn to manage.
Remember that “Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
Staying positive all the time is another choice and it can be daunting at times.
Utilize your support system (peers, family, etc.) and any tools that are available to you.
If you strive to be confident and enthusiastic every day you will begin to notice you are happier, more effective and enjoy life more.
About Sandra Knight
Sandra Knight and her husband live in the great state of Texas.
Sandra is a professional writer who creates content for businesses, including in-depth guides, educational reviews and engaging blog posts.
Her career focus is writing content in the personal finance space, and she is passionate about planning for the future and helping others.
Learn more about her and her writing services at linkedin.com.
