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The Power of Writing ‘For Your Eyes Only’
It might just lead to some of your best work.
Writing can be a frustrating experience.
When I first started sharing online, I would force myself to continue writing on an article, even when I felt stuck or uninspired. It felt like hard work.
I'm starting to learn that it doesn't need to be.
It's okay and more productive to step away when it's not working. Let it simmer in the background and come back to it with a fresh mind.
Yet, for any skill, consistency is essential. As James Clear says:
The bad days are more important than the good days. If you write or exercise or meditate or cook when you don’t feel like it, then you maintain the habit. And if you maintain the habit, then all you need is time.
I decided to give myself an activity that I could quickly and easily switch to whenever I feel stuck, without frustration or judgement.
The Power of Writing ‘For Your Eyes Only’
I bought a deck of cards called Know Yourself — Cards for self-exploration, developed by the School of Life. This is a British organisation focused on teaching people how to lead a more fulfilled life, founded by my favourite modern-day…
