How do you make writing a habit? By making room, time and prioritizing your writing, until it becomes habitual, just as breathing is – when you don’t have to think about you need to write – you just do it.
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This is so true Maja. For years I dabbled writing a little bit here and there. It is only in the last 18 months, where I have made it a daily habit, that I have noticed a change in my poetry, in terms of creativity and quality. A nice post and reminder.
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Yes, only by practicing we can ‘win’ the craft – in anything we do 🙂
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Great insight Maja, and motivational tips for aspiring poets! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for reading Ashok 🙂
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Funny how sometimes habits can be either in-your-face or way-out-there-somewhere. It’s in my blood, so that makes writing an eternal habit. And I plan to take advantage of my spare time to get lost in it once again.
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I agree, we need to be persistent 🙂
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Writing on a daily basis also helps in resolving inner deep seated conflicts without much effort. It’s not just about creativity but helps us sort other aspects of life too
I totally agree with you Maja
Good read!!
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I also agree with you, there are numerous benefits to writing every day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
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Welcome dear
Have a great day ahead!!
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🙂
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This post is a wonderful reminder of what we should be doing! Getting there and staying there isn’t always easy. Loved your suggestions – make time and a priority. Like DavyD above, I too have spent years being at the whim of “inspiration” just showing up. It is so frustrating when you realize, wow, it’s been six months since I wrote anything. Not fun to stare at a blank screen or piece of paper! I have found The Daily Post’s – Daily Prompt and Discover very helpful as a focal point for thought. DavyD’s questions on his blog “Inside The Mind of DavyD” have also helped get me to start making writing a daily habit (especially, “Does A Title Matter?”.
Time management experts say that if you do something 21 days in a row it will become a habit. I’m trying!!! I find writing early, before six a.m. and in the dark helps me.
Great Post!!!
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Thank you! We all need to be reminded from time to time to persist in writing and practice every day – other wise our craft becomes a bit “rusty”. I’m glad you enjoyed this short reminder 🙂
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Great advice, words to live by!
Is it okay if I share your post on my blog? 🙂
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Thanks and please do share 🙂
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Writing is one of the most cathartic pursuits available to us. And one of the most powerful. Thank you for sharing!
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I totally agree! Thanks for reading 🙂
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Reblogged this on Confused and commented:
Good advice! Writing used to be a habit that I lost along the way. I want it back.
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I totally agree. Just like going to the gym – writing should be done as a habit. My blog details more on how to keep in peak performance at work and this would be high up on the list in ‘how you can invest in your mental health’ . We read so much every day our minds are constantly active. Yet, writing is a key skill as well as a proven therapy of wellbeing.
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Absolutely. It all boils down to regular practice 🙂
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I like your article, very inspiring and thank you for your post
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Thanks for reading 🙂
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