We here at Capturing Your confidence have been afraid, especially in our writing lives. We’ve been the ones who were afraid people wouldn’t like our writing...The only difference between us and anyone else is that we didn’t let those fears hold us back. And you don’t have to either! We’re not promising that fear will go away... But you can move forward anyway. Here's how.
Read MoreBeginning, or even continuing, a writing project can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider before you dive in - and many fears that may arise. Today we wanted to share some fears that we see often, and how to overcome them so you can keep working on your next masterpiece!
Read MoreAs a writer, something I have to contend with on more occasions than I care to admit, is imposter syndrome. This is something that affects most (if not all) writers at some point. It’s hard enough to be a writer without having to battle with your own inner self-doubt and worry. So, today I’m sharing how I deal with imposter syndrome.
Read MoreMeditation, like self-care, is a hot topic right now. Or maybe it’s always been a hot topic and I just never noticed until I started doing it. I didn’t believe it would work, at least not at first...I didn’t pick it back up until early 2020 when the proverbial shit hit the fan and I HAD to figure out how to deal with my anxiety. I was willing to try pretty much anything. Enter: meditation.
Read MoreNo matter how long you’ve been doing something, or how far up you get in the professional food chain, there will always be an element of fear. But who says that’s a bad thing?
Read MoreI read a rather upsetting article the other day...As a writing coach, it’s hard to read about what I do in such a negative light. Hell, in a human way, it’s hard to read that people do that to other people!...But after I got over all of these emotions tumbling out of my mind around me, it occurred to me that maybe people don’t really know what writing coaches do. So here goes: an explanation...
Read MoreOne of the questions I get asked most frequently is whether or not I journal. And if you would have asked me a couple of years ago, the answer would have been no! I mean, maybe occasionally, but not as a regular habit. These days, I’m an avid journaler. I’m hooked. Only I don’t call it “daily journaling,” I call it “Morning Pages.”
Read MoreToday I’m struck simultaneously by how grateful I am for the life I lead, and also how much I’m still struggling. It’s not just about the pandemic, or having been unemployed for 8 months last year...The primary struggle for me is me. It’s about mindset and creativity and overwhelm and priorities...So today I wanted to share a message for other writers, like me, who are struggling:
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, most of us are trying to decide what to give those special people in our lives. Whether friends, family, or significant others, they all deserve to receive something heartfelt. What better gift to give than a poem written by you? Here are some great tips on how to write a poem for the hopeless romantic in your life!
Read MoreWhen my motivation wanes, and productivity seems to grind to a halt, I always look up inspirational quotes. Something about hearing beautiful words from others who have gone before me makes me look at the world a little differently. Inspirational quotes don’t make the world better, nor do they “fix“ things that are going on around us, but they do offer a temporary change of thought pattern and vision for the future. Sometimes this little moment in time is just enough to rekindle a spark of motivation to continue on.
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