Writing Workout
A friend recently asked me how I stay motivated to work out. My answer might sound simple, but it's more about what I don't do. When I get home from work, I...
- ...don't read the news.
- ...don't turn on the TV.
- ...don't answer messages.
- ...don't scroll through social media.
- ...don't flop on the couch.
Instead, I change clothes right away and head to the gym. If I don't, I know from experience that the chances of me postponing my workout increase dramatically. That's when that inner voice starts whispering, "Take it easy today. You can work out tomorrow."
I have the same strategy when it comes to my writing. After my workout, I sit down and write, no matter how uninspired I feel.
It could be anything from a few lines to a whole blog post. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not so good. But the important thing is that I do it. I don't put any pressure on myself, I just write.
At home, the pen is my dumbbell.