Comments on: How let go of the ‘sorry cycle’ and begin writing again

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:42:00 +0000

In reply to Subhash K. I usually try to aim for an odd number 3, 5, 7 or 9. I don't know why that 7 works so often!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:41:00 +0000

In reply to Lynne Bryant. You are describing two of the principles I live by, Lynne: Write everything down. Do the most important stuff first thing in the morning!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:41:00 +0000

In reply to Michael. Good point, Michael. Everyone is different. I hope my ideas work for many readers but, failing that, they shoud help provoke some other, better ideas!

By: Subhash K

Subhash K — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:32:00 +0000

I am now wondering, why is it always ‘7’ ?

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:12:00 +0000

Personally, I find the most important strategy for self discipline is to try out lots of different strategies, measure whether they work or not, and keep what works. My approach involves keeping a (messy) diary of the ideas I’ve had, and which ones have worked, along with a measure of my productivity each day. This trial and error process is necessary because everyone is different, so each person has to discover what works for them. The strategies in this article seem like great ones to start experimenting with.

By: Lynne Bryant

Lynne Bryant — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:01:00 +0000

The idea of “make an appointment” works best for me. I once heard someone say, “if it isn’t written down, it isn’t real.” If you are a person who has ideas floating around in your head constantly (as I do!), blocking out a certain time of day, and then treating it as though you are physically going to an appointment, helps keep that commitment. For me, it’s early in the morning before any other distractions occur; even if it’s just 15 minutes, sometimes I don’t feel like it, but it’s getting better. =)