Using Every Excuse in the Book NOT to Write?
 You're
a manager. Perhaps you may not be the person responsible for
controlling a company, but you're the manager answerable to your own
professional and personal success - including writing.
Own that title: Manager. Allow it to permeate your mindset. Take control.
Next: Become an EFFECTIVE manager. Actively
pursue your goals, alleviate stress, be happier, and move closer to
achieving your dreams.
I know. You're thinking, "Yeah, but it's not
that easy." So what? It's life. Is it supposed to be easy? Would you
feel a sense of pride or accomplishment in doing it if it was easy? To
quote Marie Curie, pioneer physicist and chemist:
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must
have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe
that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever
cost, must be attained.
Have the confidence and perseverance to cultivate your gift by becoming a better manager of it.
Excuses Holding You Back and Effective Solutions
Problem: "I'm overwhelmed ..."
Effective Manager Solution:
Trim the fat. Identify your goals and then list your priorities by
importance, beginning with those that actually need your attention and
then those that are superfluous to your goal. Lose the tasks that are
not required or contribute the least value. And be honest with yourself.
Are you really overwhelmed? Perhaps you're overcommitted and may need
to practice saying "I can't at this time, but can I take a rain check?"
Maybe your vigilant watch over Twitter and Facebook throughout the day
can be limited to 20 minutes (once a day). Track your time for a period
of a week and determine what you're doing with your time as well as
where you can turn areas of low value into great value.
Problem: "I end up procrastinating ..."
Effective Manager Solution:
I'd like to begin this with a "you can do it" sentiment, but you and I
both know that's not going to work. You lack motivation. If you're
really procrastinating to an extent that's affecting your ability to
work toward your dreams, than there may be two areas that you need to
address: (1) Are you bingeing on technology like Facebook, Twitter,
Pinterest, Tumblr, BuzzFeed, Netflix, Podcasts, YouTube, etc.? It may be
time for a digital detox. (2) Is it really something you want to do?
You should be passionate about what you do and what you want to write
about, so write about those topics that fire you up. Reevaluate your
goals and plans.
Problem: "People ... ugh!"
Effective Manager Solution:
Co-workers, friends, family - people can be seem like an obstacle in
your path. Change your thinking: These same people can quite possibly be
there to SUPPORT you on your journey. Can you delegate tasks to them?
Can you use a negative experience as an anecdote for a great article to
share with readers? Can you brainstorm with them or even co-write with
them?
Problem: "I'm afraid of being judged negatively ..."
Effective Manager Solution:
Criticism is a part of anything that is in the public eye: articles,
desserts, movies, fashion, etc. You can use criticism to your advantage.
Listen to what is being said and accept it. Avoid being defensive and
consider the source: Are they a respected individual who is
well-informed on the topic or a toxic hate-monger? If you made a
mistake, then be gracious: admit the mistake and move on. Life's too
short and it's not supposed to be easy.
Problem: "I'm not sure it's a good idea ..."
Effective Manager Solution:
Do your due diligence: research, ask questions, etc. Ultimately, you can
do all of the research and still not be entirely sure whether it's a
good idea or not. There's one absolute: You'll never know if you don't
try. Have the confidence to make a few mistakes and have the
perseverance to achieve your goals.
Being able to manage these problems can turn a
very complicated dance into a beautiful waltz. You're the manager of
your writing, professional, and personal goals; start acting like one.
Seize this opportunity now and start dancing your waltz today.
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To Your Article Writing Success & Passion!
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