I have a goal to complete my manuscript by August 15, less than a month away.   I know I can complete it.  I have faith that the story will come.   Now I just need to organize my life so I can get it done.   Here are a few of my tricks and tips to getting a goal done.

1.  Morning – Driving to work I think about the next part in the book.  What’s going to happen, who will come and  go.   I try to get the picture in my head, feel the story and get focused. 

2. Week Day – Working is proving to be a distraction from the book, but a necessity.   At lunch I try to get in a few idea, maybe update the outline.   If needed write a little or the next blog topic. 

3. Multitask – I have always been very good at multi-tasking.   I can switch what I am doing on a dime.   I don’t need much time to re-focus.   This is a great skill when trying to write a book, work, get an MBA, raise two children, and keep a happy marriage.

4.  Drive home – Again I will think of the story where’s it going and my goals for that night.  Of course there are times when I don’t write, when I need a break.  Those days I take it and don’t feel guilty.  I do what I can.  I always want it to be fun, never a burden.

5. Late night – After dinner, baths and good night kisses it’s time for my hubby to watch sports center and me to write.  I can get 2-3 hours of writing done before 10pm.

Next day – start all over.  On the weekends I try my best and do what I can.  Sunday is dedicated to church and  family time until the kids go to bed.  I am learning every day what works and what doesn’t.

What works for you?

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