Motivation

[Matthew Staker]

I am a champion procrastinator, it is my greatest skill. I truly believe that if i could apply myself to one thing i would excel at it, but due to chronic illness and depression i don't. I have always wanted to write, and of course writing on this board and reading his books, David Gemmel is my Idol when it comes to Writing, I was truly shocked when i heard he was gone, i always imagined meeting him and writing with him one day. But even now i cant motivate myself to pick something and stick to it, to sit down and write, paint or anything. I believe in myself, somehow still. But how do i keep the engine running when i keep procrastinating and stopping? How do i motivate myself the whole time, theres only me and i don't seem to be enough to accomplish this. Can anyone help?

[Ward Booth]

Yes, you have to be rigid and realistic in your goals for each day. Set aside one hour each day at a time that is highly convenient for you. Tell everyone you know that you will be busy for that hour and that you are not to be interrupted. Sit down for that hour and write something. It doesnt have to be part of anything, just whatever you want to write about. Do this for a week and read what you wrote. You'll find that a routine will set in and you'll be looking forward to writing the next part of your story. Soon you wont have to worry about just one hour, you'll be writing longer than that by choice. It all has to start somewhere though, and this is how you do it. This works with physical training as well - 30 mins a day is all it takes to stay healthy. Good luck with your writing and welcome to the boards.