The way we approach the
jobs we have to do makes all the difference in how they get done. A positive
attitude makes hard jobs seem easier and simpler to accomplish.
With a healthy dose of
joie
de vivre—a cheerful enjoyment of life—we can accomplish the job we have to
do while facing what might otherwise seem like torture.
Writers operate like
hamsters on a wheel. We start books, agonize over getting to a certain word count,
wade through the editing and publication process and then start all over again.
It sounds repetitive enough to make your
tired, right? However ...
Our way of dealing
with this lengthy process will either exhaust or help us stay the course.
Taking on each task with an upbeat attitude makes the creative process one we
will enjoy, knowing we're striving for excellent results at the end of each
journey.
What approach will you
take today? One of joy and gratitude? Or one of joy and gratitude? See what I
did there? Go forth, determined to enjoy the tasks that lie ahead of you today!
22 comments:
I have planned to take the approach of Joy and Gratitude!
A great attitude can get one far indeed, plus being a little crazy
A good attitude can make all the difference.
Loving life and living it!
So true, things can look different based on our attitude and approach.
I love my life as a writer. I am so grateful I can do this.
Wonderful post! I find my day is always better when I start out with joy and gratitude, and this is a great reminder to do it with writing tasks too. :)
Donna
I love the word... joie de vivre
Thanks for the reminder to live our lives with an attitude of gratitude.
Hi Joy - it's easier to be optimistic and realise we are lucky - and if for a time life is challenging .. then still realise we are lucky .. and let things settle out - still putting your best foot forward with a smile on your face .. cheers Hilary
Tasks go so much better when you're smiling and enjoying what you're doing. That's my plan. :-)
Love this post! It reminds me of Disney's Snow White singing Whistle While You Work while she's cleaning house.
You made me giggle! :) It is all about attitude.
J is for Joie de Vivre
what cute J name...
Happy Saturday.
A positive environment starts from within. From there is transcends a positive wish to the outside world. Kind of like the interaction, the empowering of both writer and reader.
I have Joy and Gratitude, that no matter what, no matter how daunting life can seem, a positive distraction works wonders.
Gary
Love your tips and a joyful attitude should always be at the top of the goal list. I tried to instill the motto "Attitude "A" everyday into my kids. For the most part it seems to have taken hold in their lives and I am very grateful for that. On the journey of writing and tackling hard jobs, that makes sense as a good goal as well. Thanks. Maria
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. The IWSG is blessed to have so many positive and uplifting people!
Can you hear me now???
Great advice. I try to wear a smile even if the feeling isn't there. It does eventually effect my mood as well as those around me. At worst, people wonder what I'm up to. ~grin~ Happy writing!
"Great joy and gratitude...From both of them."
Deanna Troi, Star Trek TNG, Encounter at Farpoint pt. 2. lol
I was a bit light on for joy and gratitude today... but reading your post just helped...
Wendy at Wendy of The Rock
attitude makes a man
I'm going to take one day at a time after I sit down and make a spreadsheet of some kind. The point is to be happy despite whatever happens.
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