π Prepare a healthy environment
π Bring down your stress
π Take a break to be mindful
π Quickly jot out your intentions
π Reinforce your commitment
π Get rid of distractions
π Take a deep breath
π Write for 5 minutes
π Reevaluate & continue
π Undisturbed Schedule π
π· Proper Screen / Lighting π·
πΏ Clean Workspace πΏ
π₯ Comfortable Clothes π₯
π Drink of water and a snack π
πΉ Plug in devices πΉ
πΈ Proper posture πΈ
πΌ Silence Phone Notifications πΌ
π» No distracting tabs π»
πΊ To-do Plan for the session πΊ
π Character sheets for reference π
π± Background Music π±
Eliminate Distractions with Forest. Set your minimum goal time and plant a tree that will help you get going without your phone being a distraction.
Get tips from Kristen at well-storied:
NaNoWriMo can help keep you on track. Knowing that you're writing along with other people can be empowering, plus they've got plenty of stuff to keep you on track:
Overview: https://nanowrimo.org/how-it-works
Inspiration: https://nanowrimo.org/word-count-helpers
Feeling stuck? That's okay. Your head won't always be clear enough to get your best work done.
Here's some resources to get you inspired when you feel up to it:
Willing to try and meditate? Here's some resources if you're up to it: