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I don't know what happened last month but I completely forgot to post for IWSG! It was about halfway through the month when I realized that it had passed. But things happen, I suppose, and I am back for this month!
Well, it's December so I'm definitely more focused on figuring out Christmas presents than trying to get back into writing (I take my gift basket game very seriously...). But I think I am looking forward to the start of the new year to try to get back into the swing of things. I do tend to get that surge of motivation when the new year starts, my only problem is sticking with it. Actually, that's my problem with most things I start...
But anyway! I really want to do more in the near future. I've already got a planner for next year and I'm convinced this will help me. I usually ask for the planner for Christmas, which only gives me a week to set it up before the new year begins. This time I have almost a whole month! I'm sure I'll procrastinate a bit but if I work on it a little bit every day I think it will help. This planner is super in depth with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals so I really want to make it work for me this time.
I really need to get back into reading and writing, eating healthier and exercising, and all the other little ideas and goals that I've been putting off for no particular reason. I'd like to get more into social media, in particular making all the TikTok ideas I've accumulated for a while now, and maybe even starting a Youtube channel about my journey to get back into writing. I think I get excited about these sort of ideas but then get nervous about actually doing it, so it just kind of sits in the back of my mind.
So I'm excited to wrap this year up and start the next one with some new motivation (that will hopefully stick around...)
What are your goals for the new year?
I'm glad you're excited for the new year and plan to try to get back to your writing. For now, enjoy the holiday season and getting gifts for everyone while you work on your planner.
ReplyDeleteI'm an avid goal setter/accomplisher, and like you, often those plans go off the rails. But usually it's because priorities shift. What I've learned is that it takes 3 weeks to establish a habit, therefore, for any routine success, I have to stick to something for at least a month before my mind and body expects and follows through with a new (or old and restablished) effort. After that, I'm free to move onto another. Patience with yourself, eh? One thing at at time. You've ogt this.
ReplyDeleteAlso, merry Christmas! Wishing you the best season and a lovely wrap up for the year!
Now you know what to put into your planner. May 2026 rock!
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have a fresh start. Good for you for planning early. Wishing you joyful and gift-basket full holidays and a happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove your new planner gift idea!
ReplyDeleteMy goals: keep digging into ideas for creative visibility (aka marketing via podcasting, Youtube, etc), do a successful Kickstarter (already planned out), and getting healthier (need some specifics here probably).
Good luck with the goals! I use an academic planner (Sept to Sept) so I don't have to deal with it in January. It makes it easier for the new year. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I need a planner that detailed.
ReplyDeleteI am very serious about my Christmas goodie bags that I put together every year. I pass them out to at least 70 people and probably spend way more than I should, but I love doing it.
Good luck with the goals--they sound like a lot to me (especially the social media stuff; I find it can eat up all my writing time if I'm not careful).
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to move into 2026, too, Sarah. I can feel your enthusiasm! Wishing you success with your plans in 2026.
ReplyDeleteExcellent ideas to motivate a writer. Now, Victoria, are you listening? You need to do one of them. I am terrible when it comes to social media. More power to you, Sarah! Merry Christmas!
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