One problem I have when I’m planning to do something is thinking too far ahead. The constant “what ifs” can get downright ridiculous.

This especially happens for me with writing. I’ll just begin planning a novel, and before you know it, I’m worrying about what other people might think of a novel I haven’t even begun to write yet.

That’s where mindfulness comes in. Why not just take one thing at a time and be right where I am, instead of being far away in a future that might never happen? Thus, both mindfulness and writing are two areas where I want to put in more time. Worrying about possible futures, on the other hand, should take less of my time.

So, today I will aspire to be more mindful, do more writing, and be more mindful about my writing.

When I started this blog, I was hoping to keep writing at least weekly if not daily. However, I tend to go through phases where I write a lot followed by phases where I write very little. Maybe it just depends on what’s going on in my life at the time, but I’m definitely happier when I’m writing.

The question is, how do I keep up the writing on a more regular basis? Writing at around the same time each day helps with making it a habit, but one of my problems is finding the right regular time to write. I’ve been working on a meditation practice, which I usually do in the morning. I find that I have trouble getting up early enough to get both meditation and writing in, though. It might be best for me to write in the evening, but my schedule changes more in the evenings. Or maybe it would be better to just work on getting myself up earlier in the morning. At least weekends are easier.

So, finding the right time to write every day remains a challenge. Still, I’m aiming for my current bout of writing to be more than a phase.