If you’re anything like me, getting back into the swing of
things after the holidays can be tough. I enjoy the holiday season, and I try
to take off as much time as possible to spend with friends and family during that
time. I do less work in December to make room for family time.
But, after January 1st, going back to writing again can
seem like a drag. So, what are some ways to stay motivated for a new year? My favorite
ways are listed below:
Review Your Goals
You had goals that you started in the previous year. In
2013, I wanted to increase my blog following and write a book. I accomplished
both of those things, but I don’t want to end there. This year, I am modifying
my goals to obtain bigger, greater things. I always want to move forward.
Having something to work towards is motivating and helps me pull through the
after-holiday blues.
Plan Something Fun
Daily work can get boring. To keep motivated to work,
planning something fun can be a good option. This could be a fun break a few
months into the year, or perhaps a fun goal, like a reading challenge or
something you buy yourself after you reach a big goal.
Stick With It
I find that January can be a hard time for staying
motivated. In some instances, the best thing you can do is just stick with it no matter what. No matter what you are writing or working toward, just try to
make progress every day. After you start to meet your goals, then you will more
than likely become more motivated to continue throughout the year.
Don’t Give Up
If you didn’t meet your goals from last year, or didn’t
quite get where you wanted to, you may want to throw in the towel. For example,
perhaps something you wrote was rejected or passed over in favor of someone
else. You don’t have to throw in the towel. There are thousands of
opportunities for a person who doesn’t give up. If you continue on your path
and don’t give up, eventually, you will end up in a place that makes you happy.
Stay Positive
It is easy to look forward to the year and get overwhelmed.
You don’t have to look at the entire year at once. Sometimes, the easiest way to
stay positive about the year is just to look ahead to next month or even next
week. Staying positive will help you reach your goals- no matter what they are.
How are you facing 2014? Are you facing the year with open
arms or dragging your feet a little?
Brenda is a fellow book-lover and coffee-addict. She is a freelance writer, punctuation nerd, and grammar enthusiast. Her favorite book genres are Science Fiction, Fantasy with a Twist, and Dystopian. Brenda blogs about books, writing and more at Daily Mayo. Find her here on CaW for Writing Tips Wednesdays the first Wednesday of every month.
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