Written - Part 3: Mastering the Writing Process: Strategies for Goal Achievement, Habit Formation, and Minimizing Distractions - A reading log

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Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts

by Bec Evans and Chris Smith

A reading log.

Part 3

March 6th, 2024

Humans are goal setting creatures. Use affirmations, use visualization, make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Terminated), think big by setting goals. And most importantly, do the work. Just thinking about your goals will not help. You have to do your work to achieve them.

Chapter Four and Chapter Five, page 67

March 7th, 2024

Take small steps to create a writing habit. And look for the most fun way. The lower the stakes, the easier it is to achieve your goals.

Chapter Five, page 75

March 8th, 2024

Distractions disrupt the writing and thinking process. Reduce distractions as much as possible.

Chapter Six, page 82

March 9th, 2024

Try to get ahead of your distractions. Put away your phone, turn off the wifi, go into a quiet room. Whatever works for you.

Chapter Six, page 87

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