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A lack of self worth might not come from an obvious place, or be easy to spot - other than a feeling of wishing for more. We’ve all been told to shut up at some point in our life, and because of the way language and experience is stored in the brain, we would have heard those words in our thoughts, perhaps dwelt on the moment - whether it was a boss, a boyfriend, a daughter or a total stranger, saying it to us. ‘Be quiet.’ ‘Nobody wants to hear what you have to say.’ That kid in the playground who puts their hands on their ears at you and says, ‘not listening, not listening’ and then blows a raspberry in your face. We will say or think it to ourselves, without even realising. And then, we might hear that voice when we imagine ourselves, our dreams, or ever being able to make the money we’d love. Take heart, because that voice can soften and even become your cheerleader. Gabriela x #WriteNoMatterWhat Lifestyle and Mindset Coaching for Creative Professionals and Writers! Grow your brand! Write a book! Scale your business! Plan and execute a creative project! #creativepro #creativeproblems #creativeprofessionals #creativeproductivity #creativeentrepreneurship #creativewritingworkshop #professionalwriters #lifestylecoaches #writingcontent #writinglifestories #writinggoal #writersdreams #entrepreneurwriter #writinglife #writemybook #writingsupport #mindsetsmart #goldmedalmindset #mindproDo you ever feel torn or undecided? Have you ever thought about the impact you'd like to have, or the following you'd like to grow so that you could count on people being out there who care about your work and what you have to say? Often our 'burden' comes from wanting something that we don't feel is possible. We transform this burden by practicing ways, each day, that we can believe in ourselves! #WriteNoMatterWhat Lifestyle and Mindset Coaching for Creative Professionals and Writers! Grow your brand! Write a book! Scale your business! Plan and execute a creative project! #creativepro #creativeproblems #creativeprofessionals #creativeproductivity #creativeentrepreneurship #creativewritingworkshop #professionalwriters #lifestylecoaches #writingcontent #writinglifestories #writinggoal #writersdreams #entrepreneurwriter #writinglife #writemybook #writingsupport #mindsetsmart #goldmedalmindset #mindpro“I think of writing almost constantly but just don't know where to pick up again..." We've all been there, right? And the first step to 'picking up again' is to talk about it. As soon as you start to put your experience into WORDS, then you can begin to SHIFT. It will be transformative to consider 2 things if you find yourself in a place of spending more time 'thinking' about writing, rather than 'doing' the writing. 1. We do what we think. If you're thinking about writing, but not doing the writing, this is an indication that the 'way' you are thinking about it, does not leave you wanting or able to do it. Get clear about the way in which you are thinking about your writing, and look at ways that you can invite different thoughts in that will entice you to write! 2. We cannot do what we do not know. If you don't know where to pick up, then you won't be able to. Simple as that. So, decide! Use your senses for this one. - SEE yourself writing in your mind's eye. - FEEL the pleasure of the experience, or remember how good it can feel to write. - HEAR words in your mind, phrases that you might write, encouraging thoughts that say, 'YOU CAN DO THIS!' Let me know how you get on! you can find my Facebook link in my bio. Gabriela x #WriteNoMatterWhat Lifestyle and Mindset Coaching for Creative Professionals and Writers! Grow your brand! Write a book! Scale your business! Plan and execute a creative project! #creativepro #creativeproblems #creativeprofessionals #creativeproductivity #creativeentrepreneurship #creativewritingworkshop #professionalwriters #lifestylecoaches #writingcontent #writinglifestories #writinggoal #writersdreams #entrepreneurwriter #writinglife #writemybook #writingsupport #mindsetsmart #goldmedalmindset #mindproCategories
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Tag Archives: comfort
Worry – what’s the worst thing you can imagine?
The year I turned eleven, I joined all-girl choir that my music teacher ran. It was called The Julia Singers. We met once a week for rehearsals and, each term, put on a show. There’d be a tea party beforehand … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Memoir
Tagged advice, Apprehension, Autobiography, comfort, fear, Fear of Public Speaking, Gabriela Blandy, Memoir, nerves, Public speaking, stagefright, worry, Writing
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An unexpected comfort
I’ve been in pain this week. Over the weekend, someone I trusted said many hurtful things, including unkind words about my writing. I’ve noticed the days going by – a reluctance to post on my blog, even though it has … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Memoir
Tagged Betrayal, comfort, Gabriela Blandy, Grief, how to write, Kahlil Gibran, Pain, The Prophet, Writing
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