Since I've committed to writing ✍️ everyday for the month of September, I've run into my first challenge, coming up with topics and headlines. I'm an artist that writes. Guess I'll start this month by sharing my process with you.
So, let's start there! What do I do to come up with something that I like and something I want to write about? Well, I sit. I stare. Squirrel!!! I call my mother. I hang up, I, Squirrel!! My friend calls and I talk about an hour. Squirrel. My ability to pay attention has disappeared for a moment. I sit back down, look at my blank canvas or screen; I ponder again. Nothing.
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I ask 6 people for suggestions 🙄 😒 Nothing! OMG! It's dinner time and I attempt to get back to creating something, anything written. Nothing. The stroke and ADHD w/o hyperactivity has gotten the best of me again. My mind is all over the place. Nothing seems good enough to write about.
I give myself 10 minutes to not over analyze my thoughts. Ten minutes of freedom to just be, live with my thoughts. And eureka I have a topic. Whew!
I search Google, I found a headline analyzer too. Went over some past notes. Put on a smelly good candle. And had a good conversation with my hubby. Did some painting. Today is a good day.
So, that was as challenging as it sounded 😳. I sit back and laugh at myself. I give myself a much needed break. Tomorrow is another day.
