Hey My Author Babes,
As authors and writers, we're often focused on the end goal - finishing that novel, getting published, or hitting a bestseller list. And while those are amazing accomplishments to strive for, it's equally important to celebrate the small wins along the way.
Small wins are the little achievements we make on the path to our bigger goals. They could be anything from completing a chapter of your novel, hitting a word count target for the day, or receiving a positive review from a reader. Celebrating these small victories provides us with a sense of accomplishment, motivates us to keep going, and helps us maintain a positive mindset.
Here are a few reasons why celebrating small wins is essential:
It keeps you motivated
Celebrating small wins helps you stay motivated and energized, even when the going gets tough. Because it will. It's easy to get discouraged when progress seems slow or when obstacles arise. But by taking a moment to recognize and celebrate each step forward, you'll build momentum and keep yourself moving toward your larger goals. And that's the ultimate goal.
It helps you appreciate the journey
Writing can be a long and challenging journey, full of ups and downs. Celebrating small wins allows you to appreciate the journey and all the hard work you've put into it. It's important to take a step back and recognize the progress you've made, no matter how small. Because just like the characters we write about, the story is in the journey. How will yours go?
It boosts your confidence
Celebrating small wins is a great way to boost your confidence as a writer. When you accomplish something, no matter how small, it shows you that you're capable of achieving your goals. This confidence can help you tackle bigger challenges and push yourself to take risks and try new things. Wrote a paragraph and it was dope, CELEBRATE!
It's a reminder to enjoy the process
Celebrating small wins reminds you to enjoy the process of writing. It's easy to get caught up in the end goal and forget that the act of writing itself can be enjoyable and rewarding. Celebrating small wins helps you appreciate the process and find joy in the small moments of progress.
So how can you celebrate small wins as a writer?
There are many ways to celebrate small wins, and it's important to find what works for you. Here are a few ideas:
- Celebrating finishing a chapter by dancing around your living room in your PJs.It's twerk time!!
- Taking yourself out for a fancy coffee or a drink after writing for 30 minutes without distraction.
- Doing a happy dance when the idea you had worked out.
- High-fiving yourself after receiving your first review.
- Throwing yourself a party after finally figuring out how to explain the book. AKA the dreadful synopsis.
- Treating yourself to a fancy dinner for hitting a word count goal.
- Having a solo karaoke session in your car after writing a killer dialogue scene.
- Giving yourself a standing ovation after finishing a particularly challenging chapter.
- Creating a victory dance to celebrate every time you conquer writer's block.
- Celebrating a completed manuscript by taking a day off to binge-watch your favorite show.
Furthermore, celebrating small wins can help us identify areas where we excel and where we need to improve. By recognizing the little things we do well, we can build our confidence and use that momentum to tackle the bigger challenges ahead. Celebrating small wins can also provide a break from the daily grind and remind us to enjoy the journey.
It's easy to get discouraged when we don't see progress or feel like we're stuck in a rut. However, taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate small wins can help us appreciate the progress we've made and keep us moving forward.
In conclusion, celebrating small wins is an essential part of the writing journey. It helps us stay motivated, builds our confidence, and reminds us to enjoy the process. So, the next time you hit a small milestone, take a moment to celebrate and enjoy the moment. You deserve it!
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