Writer, you are not behind. Give yourself a break:)

If you've been staring at your manuscript (or blinking cursor) and wondering if you're ever going to finish this thing… you're not alone. And you're not behind. 

Whether you are writing a book, an email, a note to a podcast host, a request to be considered as a guest speaker, you’re not behind. 

You're right on time.

Writing isn't like a factory conveyor belt. It doesn't move at the same speed for everyone. Sometimes, life needs to stretch us a bit before we can say what needs to be said.

I was hiking with my friend Megan back in April, and we came to a fork in the trail with old, worn-out signs. We weren’t sure which way to go, so we stopped, enjoyed a sugary snack (hiker snacks are the best snacks), and looked at the map. This gave us space to talk, laugh, and notice things we would’ve missed if we’d rushed.

So take a breath. Read something else. Look at the big picture. Eat a gummy bear. The mountain will still be there.

After the break and forgiving yourself for being imperfect, get back to that cursor and keep writing!

XOXOXO

Jody

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