It’s amazing how good it feels to cheer people on. Other people’s perspectives on your goals or what you’re accomplishing or think you aren’t accomplishing can be eye opening and motivational in themselves.
For instance. If someone tells me they’ve only written 100 words today. 250 words is a page, so that’s actually 40% of a page, almost half a page they’ve written. That’s definitely not nothing.
Friends allow you to see the things you do in a different light. They let you see the positive aspects of yourself you’ve been putting down.
As writers we’re all our own worst critic. Sometimes it’s nice to see that different perspective, to see ourselves and what we’re trying to do through someone else’s eyes. Because for a little while, we can live vicariously and believe in ourselves and our dreams a little more.
I’m a bit sentimental today.
I’m feeling very grateful for the friends I’ve found and the people I’ve met. For the lives I’ve been allowed to touch and glimpse into.
A special thank you everyone who’s joining me in #writemotivation month. Thank you for letting me cheer you on, and thereby motivate myself to fulfill the dream we all share.
2012 is going to be a great year. I can feel it.
How has the start of 2012 been motivational for you?
Thank YOU for your great idea and bringing us all together to accomplish wonderful writerly things in 2012!
*blush* You are very welcome 😀
Being a part of #writemotivation has actually been motivational for me, at least for my writing. It’s been great checking with others and passing the encouragement on.
That’s great! That’s the whole purpose of #writemotivation
Here’s to a motivational start to 2012!
I have had company in town and been sick, so I actually get to kick off my motivational month bright and early tomorrow! Looking forward to getting in the gym and getting tons of edits in this week!
Only a few days have past. There’s plenty of motivational cheering going around. 2012 will be fantastic for you!
Thank you for getting this whole thing rolling!
You’re very welcome. Thank you so much for joining up.
Complete honesty here. If it wasn’t for your heart, energy, and just your plain wonderful personality, I would not have participated in #writemotivation month. You are wonderful to be in touch with. I can’t express how great it is to have found you on Twitter. People like you are the people I’ve been wanting to surround myself with since I starting taking writing seriously enough for it to be a potential career.
I think 2012 will be a fantastic year. I think it will fly by too. I think it will be super busy. I also think I will accomplish a lot as well. There will be many new experiences awaiting ahead and I look forward to meeting them. So, my dear twitter friend, cheers to 2012! 🙂
I 2nd what Jacob says! Without your energy, motivation, and down right encouragement, I probably would never have submitted anything…ever. LOL Positive is what I vowed a long time ago to surround myself with. There is no room for negativity! I love your heart! I Love you and am so very grateful to have you in my life, even if we are 1200 miles apart! 😀
And you too! *hugs* I’m so glad we met and so glad I get to encourage you to do what you’re so good at.
So, I didn’t ignore you, I just don’t deal well with compliments. I’m far too sentimental. It makes me cry when people are this nice to me.
So I’m just going to say thank you and together we’ll make sure 2012 kicks ass and takes names 😀
I love this and am so thankful to know you :0) 2012 has been motivational for me because my husband’s been super supportive and let me write the past few days. (This is a change and it feels awesome!) :0)
Ditto! I love your blog and your view of life. I find the things you write about to be inspirational and motivating. I’m so glad you’re taking part.
And it’s fantastic that your husband is being so supportive. 2012 is going to be fantastic!
What a nice share to start the New Year with. I’m also very appreciative of all the friends who have encouraged my efforts. I’m motivated right now because on New Year’s Day I wrote out my over all goals for the year, and then Monday I revamped my blog (an interesting experience to say the least!) Best wishes for a year ahead that fulfills your writer dreams.
Yeah, people can make all the difference. It’s amazing how other people can help motivate and make us feel better about our goals and motivations.
Happy New Year to you!
I’m def enjoying the great vibes and enthusiasm from everyone in the blogging community now that a new year has begun. Very slick and groovy blog you have here:)
The enthusiasm is amazing and catching. It’s a fantastic thing and I’m so happy to be a part of it.
Thank you! I’m never happy with my blog. I always want to change it lol. I’m glad you like it.
I absolutely love how excited you are. Your excitement is making me excited. Let’s do this!
Yeah, I’m feeling really positive about this year. Finally, I feel like I can let go of my amazing procrastination ability and truly do what it is I want to.