Week 1 of Writing Again... Complete

Well, it has been one week of daily writing and I have to say that I am amazed at how much I am loving this new habit. Obviously it is not yet a habit as "they" say it takes at least 21 days to create a new habit. But as I have embraced the creative side of my soul, I also claim this new habit.

Honestly, I haven't stuck with one project this week. I have begun a new novel. I have begun this new blog. I have written in a book that I began years ago. And I am truly enjoying allowing myself the freedom of writing what I want, when I want, without any deadlines or feelings of obligation to finish any one thing. Of course, that will likely come later as my habit has become ingrained and I work on another habit ... finishing.

Writing (Photo credit: jjpacres)

Creating new habits should be a stretch, but also should be fun. I think that is the part of goal setting in the past that I have overlooked. I have pushed myself, added stress and obligation as I have made commitments to complete goals. But I missed the part about enjoying the process of the goals and not just the ability to check something off a list once it was completed.

I am very excited to look back at the end of 2013 and see exactly what a year of writing every day will look like. Here's to the journey! 

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