The final results of a psychology study revealed that THREE specific tools resulted in the highest percentage of participants reaching their predetermined goals. In today's episode I'll reveal what they are AND offer you a way to deploy all 3 of them! Link to study summary: https://scholar.dominican.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1265&context=news-releases#:~:text=Matthews%20found%20that%20more%20than,themselves%2C%20without%20writing%20them%20down. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/

“Forgive yourself; you are not perfect. Show yourself grace; you are still learning. Show yourself patience; you are on a journey.” — Shannon Yvette Tanner. I've recently had to make some sacrifices to reach my bigger goals. Why this is okay and also how it affects you as an author. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” -Confucius This week's Monday Mindset Tip: How to get through a moment of panic that you can't do the thing (like finish writing your book). Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/

This week's Sunday's Story Time selection: Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World Class Performers. By Tim Ferriss. Get your copy: https://amzn.to/3BwE3k1 Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” -Katie Thurmes. This weekend's creative writing prompt! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer. When someone asks you how many hours you write every day... What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” -Steve Jobs So you think you're doing a great job filtering out the "noise" of the internet... today's brief message is designed to help you tune your awareness to be absolutely certain that you're protecting your creative brain (and the rest of it). Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

We talk about Tom's teenage shoplifting memoir, an upcoming memoir about his 30+ years of correspondence with the Jack Daniels distillery, a 1960's airstream trailer writing cave, and HABITS! You'll laugh, you'll learn... you'll wonder how he avoided jail time. Learn more and connect with Tom: https://www.tombentley.com/ Tom's habits-rich article in Jane Freiedman's newsletter that prompted me to reach out to him: https://www.janefriedman.com/persistence-pays-the-weary-writer/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” – Henry Ford. Blog post mentioned in today's episode: https://christine-ink.com/3-lessons-from-being-coached/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Remember why you started, remember where you’re headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.” — Ralph Marston. Mindset Monday! Authors - thinking about quitting on your book? 3 strategies and a recent victorious client story to help you power toward the finish line!!! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com