Tag Archives: self-care

Tapping for Pain

Posted on 1. October 2015 by fmoebius

So many of my writing friends are chronically ill. Many are in pain. For some, that’s the reason they write. And even though I usually focus on mindset and how that influences success as author, physical pain is a big … Continue reading →

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Why you must be Curious

Posted on 3. September 2015 by fmoebius

Many people think that being a writer means sitting in a room and typing away all day on their own. And that’s very often true. When we write, we go into a special space within us, where our characters and … Continue reading →

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The True Danger of To-Do Lists

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fmoebius

We all use to-do lists. And they are useful if handled well. But to-do lists can be utterly destructive. A large to-do list is simply fodder for overwhelm. One glance is enough to convince you that you’ll never be able … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Overwhelm

Posted on 30. July 2015 by fmoebius

I’m sure you’re familiar with those moments in life when everything seems to happen at once. You may have deadlines coming up, the computer breaks, a kid is sick, and then the dishwasher leaks water. That’s quite often the time … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Damaged Poet

Posted on 28. May 2015 by fmoebius

There’s that myth out there… about how writers need to experience deep personal pain and hardship in order to be able to write deep, moving stories, or become literary geniuses. That myth about the tortured mind and soul that can … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons why New Year Resolutions are Dangerous

Posted on 15. January 2015 by fmoebius

January is two weeks old today. So are your resolutions. You did make resolutions, didn’t you? Yeah, well, that might not actually be a good idea. I know, it’s quite a tradition, and everyone does them, right? So how could … Continue reading →

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3 Habits that Make you a Better Writer

Posted on 14. August 2014 by fmoebius

We are writers. We are creative people. We thrive on an active mind. We’re constantly observing and thinking. We can hear people talk in our minds and have visions of other worlds, aliens and wild scenes. For writers, life can … Continue reading →

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