tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post4003611345883305153..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: Goal List Week Commencing 24th November 2013Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-25974772997011850252013-12-01T20:04:56.727+00:002013-12-01T20:04:56.727+00:00I just read thank you. :-)I just read thank you. :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-78811668970786844372013-12-01T19:56:46.397+00:002013-12-01T19:56:46.397+00:00Self doubt has been dispatched, I think being very...Self doubt has been dispatched, I think being very tired has had a lot to do wit it... :-) I shall be addressing that one. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-44140164494334143262013-12-01T18:41:54.687+00:002013-12-01T18:41:54.687+00:00http://allwritefictionadvice.blogspot.co.uk/ has ...http://allwritefictionadvice.blogspot.co.uk/ has something to say about self-doubt in the latest post<br />Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-76377958561354548622013-11-30T09:03:08.492+00:002013-11-30T09:03:08.492+00:00Self doubt. That horrible little voice in the back...Self doubt. That horrible little voice in the back of your head. :( Mine is called Joe and regularly hangs out on my shoulder telling me that everything I do is rubbish and should be packed in.<br /><br />These days I try to fob him off with chocolate and meaningful glances at my 'achievements board' but when that doesn't work I talk to my partner. He's very good at reminding me that I've done good things. That really helps me.<br /><br />This week Joe has been trying to sneak in and make me feel uncomfortable, but I've had enough baking and editing done to back me up when I told him to go hang. He wasn't happy about it, but so far he's left me alone. :)<br /><br />I hope you can beat your 'Joe' and send him packing. While a little bit of self-doubt is healthy to some degree, nobody wants to be consumed by it. ...y'hear that, Joe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-92153372936965466982013-11-26T13:03:22.286+00:002013-11-26T13:03:22.286+00:00Yes, that old black dog! You may have a point abou...Yes, that old black dog! You may have a point about the dark weeks, I'll make sure I get some daylight on my face and hands, as I know it makes a difference. Also CAKE helps...I'll get topside of this black dog very soon. :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-71137945082914876472013-11-26T13:01:10.885+00:002013-11-26T13:01:10.885+00:00Hello L, I agree list making is good, and it does ...Hello L, I agree list making is good, and it does focus me, I like the boost of ticking a completed task off too. A bit like an accountability chart of sorts...<br /><br />So far this week, and its only Tuesday! I've dealt with some writing related admin tasks, and my brain is trying to come up with a good idea for a short story I need to write in the next day or so...BUT, real life is hectic, and shows no sign of being beaten into the background. Argh! I will keep trying...good to hear from you, I hope its going well at your end?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-56270368420523765102013-11-26T07:58:22.652+00:002013-11-26T07:58:22.652+00:00Hey, Maria.
Don't stop being hard on yourself,...Hey, Maria.<br />Don't stop being hard on yourself, but don't take yourself seriously!?! If only.<br />Self-doubt is only natural, especially at this time of year. The dark weeks of November are often when the black dog feels most at home at our side, but (usually) I find I do most of my writing at this time, as if I am asserting my will over the persistent doubt, or fears. Ok, so a lot of it turns out to be self-indulgent, mournful teenage angst, but there's normally a diamond somewhere amongst the rough that i can weedle out later.<br />You're still writing which is more than a lot of aspiring novelists can say. Pat yourself on the back for that, at least.<br />KBO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047495007626241868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-57818894929027600352013-11-25T15:35:40.327+00:002013-11-25T15:35:40.327+00:00Apart from chocolate, I find listmaking helps. Ta...Apart from chocolate, I find listmaking helps. Tasks not too over-ambitious, but the ticking off on completion seems to boost my self-esteem.<br />Hope you are through it now and back to your productive and positive self.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.com