Why systems are better than habits.

Why systems are better than habits.

Cluttered desk syndrome   I have ADHD. Even with meds, keeping my environment tidy is a challenge at best. Ironically, I feel intense relief when I have a “clean” desk. I’m just not built to automatically maintain one. Here’s what happens: I’ll...
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome.

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome.

How do you beat Imposter Syndrome?   Ever feel like you’re not good enough as a writer, and worse, that perhaps you’ll never be good enough? Almost every writer I know has had Imposter Syndrome: the depressing, anxiety-inducing feeling that I’m going to refer to...
How Personal Is Too Personal?

How Personal Is Too Personal?

How personal should your stories be? This occasionally comes up when I’m working with my coaching clients. For reasons they might not be able to identify, they will feel that their stories are stale, or their endings are safe. (Often, they’re not wrong.) I’ve talked...
Mindset

Mindset

MINDSET. The fuel in the engine.   If you’ve been struggling with staying focused, losing heart, getting blocked or stuck, mindset is the stuff that will power you through it. One of my favorite books on this, although it’s targeted at sports, is On...