Consistency: The Only Way To Stay Sane!

You’ve heard it before-successful people are creatures of habit. Oprah, Hemingway, and Steve Jobs had daily rituals and routines. But it’s not just the rich and famous who benefit from consistency. For many of us, mere mortals with barely enough to cover rent and pay for another overpriced cocktail to show off to our besties, sticking to a reliable routine is crucial for maintaining our sanity.

Take me, for example. I’m a writer, which can be a fun but often chaotic career path. Some days, I’m manically inspired, churning pages in a creative frenzy. Other days, not so much. Writing can feel like pulling teeth when I’m dealing with distractions or just a general lack of motivation.

That’s why, a few years ago, I resolved to write every day, no matter what. At first, it was a struggle to keep up, but now my daily writing routine is seared into my bones. And you know what? It has been a lifesaver for my career and mental well-being.

The only days I don’t write are when I cannot physically do so because I am sick, and if I got sick, maybe I didn’t write enough-staying out in the cold is called research in my books!

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