As a writer, mom, wife, entrepreneur, and business owner, I understand the struggle to find writing time. I also know how important it is to have consistent writing time to make progress. In this blog, I'll share my personal experience on how online writing sessions helped me prioritize myself and find dedicated writing time while raising three children, running a full-time family business, and caring for my parents. Whether you're a writer facing the same challenges or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your creative passions, join me to learn more about prioritizing our writing amidst the chaos of everyday life.
My first online writing session was a transformative experience that changed my life.
After logging off my first one, I knew I had discovered a real answer. I couldn't wait until the next one. They quickly became my favorite part of each week. As I began to make weekly progress, my life began to follow a new order. I felt more organized as other daily tasks fell into line. My office felt more spacious. As the unfinished projects were completed, the stress started to leave my shoulders, and a sense of accomplishment replaced all the guilt. I began to use the time to work on my manuscript and create an online platform, and before I knew it, my future dream turned into my next goal.
When I finally realized there would never be enough time, I began to create it for myself. Amidst the chaos of raising a family of five and running a business in the middle of a home renovation, I took a leap of faith and launched a business aimed at empowering writers and entrepreneurs. By providing them with structured writing time, my goal was to help them turn their lifelong dreams into achievable short-term goals. A decision born out of my own experience that saw my once-neglected manuscript brought to completion.
For the longest time, I struggled with finding the motivation and discipline to prioritize my writing. However, on that day, something changed inside me. I had a newfound respect for my work and myself when the session began. The feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that washed over me was indescribable. A new example of a woman using her mind to complete a lifelong dream replaced all the familiar guilt. From that moment on, I realized the incredible power of placing myself on the schedule worked. Setting aside dedicated time for my writing became a turning point in my life and placed me on a renewed path to becoming an author.
Regardless of where you are in your writing life or your entrepreneurial journey, I encourage you to find a process that works for you and a community that will support you every step of the way.
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