Like most writers, I have several writing goals - things like consistent daily writing time or really nailing that hard-to-grasp character or completing another chapter. And, like any writer, I enjoy a deep sense of satisfaction upon accomplishing any one of them. But I can't recall ever really stopping to celebrate those achievements as they occur. Who has the time?
I think part of the issue for me is the absence of anyone in my immediate family or circle of friends who honestly understands what my writing means to me. They're here for me for life's big events, but haven't a clue what drives me to continue pursuing writing. Oh, I get the normal questions: How's the writing going? Is your book finished? Are you published yet? So, yeah . . . Love them to death, but not celebrating writing goals with them. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't be toasting my own success, right? Hey! The small stuff is important too. Why not celebrate? A glass of wine, a stolen evening curled up on the couch with a good book, a mini-shopping spree . . . or maybe just a fist pump and hell yeah! Go Me! Something I'll definitely be thinking about in the future as I continue this madness called writing! Cheers!Do you take time to celebrate the small stuff in a special way?
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6 comments:
We need to celebrate the small achievements because the big ones are too far apart. Good luck.
So true, Diane! I'd just never given it much thought, but I will now. Thanks for co-hosting this month!
Seriously, who has time to celebrate?? But it sure is fun when we do.
I agree, Jennifer! And I think just silent acknowledgement of making a goal is okay. Maybe a short coffee break! Thanks for co-hosting this month.
I got what you said about nobody in your immediate circle really understanding what your writing means to you. It resonated with me and made me feel so much better about the reactions I get. Glad to have found your blog.
It makes it a little harder when no one in a writer's immediate circle has a true understanding of what drives us to write. But that's okay. We'll continue to do it anyway! And reach out to others who are driven by the same madness! lol Happy you stopped by, Kalpanaa!
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