Here are the typical types of distractions and how to deal with them.
Everyone knows that composing work takes hours of ideas, planning, first drafts, editing, proofing and so on. This is why quality copywriters cost so much, and why good books are so undervalued.
(1) to truly love it
(2) rock solid dedication
(3) time
Right- so we established that time is a big factor, and in today’s busy world, we all have ever-growing time constraints. Children, jobs, socialising, business, errands, admin… Even reading this, you’re already running out of time. So I’ll be brief:
Don’t let your writing project take up even more time by getting constantly distracted
Types of Distractions:
(1) The Obvious Noise
(2) Endless Excuses
(3) Inside Our Head
(4) Anxiety
(5) The Need for the Next Big Thing, rather than in the Now
How to deal with these and regain focus
So ask yourself: do you really want to complete this project?
The reasons distractions have such an impact and take over is because we secretly don’t want to do it. We procrastinate because we have other priorities on our minds. So, if you truly want to achieve and finish writing, you need to give yourself an answer.
If it’s YES, then it’s time to get committed.
(2) Turn off internet distractions
(3) Don’t bring your phone in to your writing area
(4) Breathe in and out, then just start (let the writing snowball)
(5) Schedule in time every day in your diary- no excuses
(6) Keep a Word-In-Progress document to keep yourself accountable
(7) Tell your inner voice that the world needs this project
As mentioned, writing takes enough time as it is to complete- don’t make it even longer by piling excuses and distractions on top of it all!
How Can Melotti Media Copywriting Help You?
You’re time poor and spread thin, and writing isn’t your expertise. So, focus on what really matters, while we take care of all of your copywriting and content marketing needs!
For more information or to speak to a quality copywriter to get the results your business deserves, contact me now at chris@melottimedia.com.au.
I can sharpen your words to achieve your goals, today!
Christopher Melotti
Melotti Media Copywriting and Marketing Solutions
www.melottimedia.com.au
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