So what do you do when each day becomes easier to stray from what you initially set out to do?

I know that life happens no matter what you plan at times. But is it possible to let Life happen a little too hard? And if it’s true that it happens too hard, how do you see your way back?

Here’s what I’ve found works for me:

1)  I look at things around me that inspire me to move. Old Books, quotes, and not too surprisingly, I hit the gym. The time I spend on the machines helps me brainstorm and sort through my ideas. I can zone out the world with my head phones and the rhythm of the machine so I focus on what matters in my next second.

2) Then I go home. I play with my kids; popsicle time, bath time, books and bed.

3) Finally—I start up my computer and I stare at the screen. I reread a few things I wrote last, emersing myself in my characters and no matter what my mood is, I try it anyway. I push around words, sentences, I put together dialogue and what makes sense to my characters. Before I know it—I’m in.

So the short version? Even when I don’t feel like it, I keep in mind what I want most—my dreams. I do what I have to do to motivate myself and POOF! I may not make my two chapter goal this week, but eh. One chapter is still better than where I was before.

No one will want your dreams as much as you do. So I’m not giving up.

Neither should you.

And by the way, love this quote!

I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.
Michelangelo