The Value of Rituals
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This Is The #1 Ritual You Need To Do Every Day
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This Is The #1 Ritual You Need To Do Every Day Here’s what research says is the #1 ritual you should do every day to be happier, procrastinate less, get more love and perform at your best.
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Anticipating NaNoWriMo Daily Writing
As the participants of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) anticipate our start tomorrow, I’m thinking about the little rituals we all have, conscious or not, as we prepare to sit down and write.
For our purposes here, let’s have a little fun. What are your personal “ok I’m going to sit down and write now” preparation or psych-up rituals? Let’s share and maybe have a laugh.
Aahhhh, My Morning Latte
When Barker mentioned the ritual of preparing your special morning coffee, that really resonated with me. I make my own half decaf latte’s at home and I love them so much, but the preparation gives me as much joy as the drinking of them. Something about the anticipation, the way I lay out all the bits and pieces, the sensuality of it, the noise of the steamer, even. Damn those coffees taste good. And then I feel I’m ready for anything.
As for daily writing, I think I probably do a few non-essential household puttering things. Put a wash on, let the vacuum go (it’s a robot), tidy a few piles of papers. Maybe sit and stare out the window doing deep breathing for a while, gathering my thoughts, immersing myself in my imaginary world. And once I get going, I would also read over the past day’s words as a way to sink into the story world before I begin.
Good Luck Charms Actually Work!
Oh, and as for good luck charms, there’s this guy:
I’m not sure why but he has to be with me when I’m writing new content. My B-I-L thinks it’s weird that my mascot is a jester, but… well maybe it is. But he chose me so I can’t help it. (It doesn’t mean I don’t take my writing seriously.)
I’m sure as I get going, if I pay attention, I’ll notice a few other weird things that I do.
How about you?
I have to write in a house with no dirty laundry. Seriously. Productive procrastination is my nemesis.
Did you read the list of things I did today before I started writing? It’s a sickness. How do you manage to have no laundry?
Best day rituals: A short run in the park, then tea, and no internet all morning or I’m distracted. No phone calls either… And lots of chocolate as a reward if I tackle the hard bits.
That sounds like the perfect Ritual Susan. I always find my hikes in the forest clear and focus my mind. And I totally get the chocolate reward. I’m all over that! 😉