How I stay consistent and motivated writing an article every day

I write a new article every day.

These 6 things help me stay consistent the most:

1. I make NOT writing painful.

We can’t call ourselves ‘writers’ if we aren’t writing every day, even if it’s just a little.

A long time ago, I made a commitment to be a writer and make an impact on this planet with my words. This isn’t made real because I wrote ‘writer’ in my bio.

It’s real because I write.

I honour my commitment to writing by writing. It hurts me if I don’t.

You must feel pain if you miss a day of writing, even if it’s for 5 minutes.

2. Writing even when conditions are not ideal.

If I don’t feel motivated or interested, I will take steps to work my way into enthusiasm.

I may watch a video or read to get inspired.

Then I might scribble notes on paper for a bit. If conditions aren’t perfect, I don’t quit. I just do the easiest thing that leads me to writing.

Sometimes it takes longer than others, but the writing is still honoured. I know that I grow most as a writer when I started off not wanting to write at all - and doing it anyway.

3. Muscle memory.

I’ve built writing into my daily routine.

I’m not that hardcore, so I don’t write at exactly the same time every day.

That would kill me.

I write at roughly the same time, but I’m willing to shift that to the evening if I miss the morning slot.

I’ve developed a habit, but I’m not so regular that I want to rebel against my own rigid routine.

The writing habit is now deeply ingrained, so I don’t miss that unless I’m sick.

4. Fuelling my body and brain properly.

People’s eyes glaze over when I talk about how good health habits benefit one’s writing and productivity.

They think of it like the gym, where you don’t see results for months or years. But that’s not it at all.

I fuel my body properly, cut the crap, and am becoming increasingly aware of how my energy is being optimised.

I do this because I want to write better and know how closely linked an energised brain is to cranking quality words.

For example, I avoid eating carbs before a writing session and keep my diet high in natural fats and protein.

5. Doing everything I can to ensure success.

Many writers give up or leave huge gaps in their writing calendars because they don’t see the results they’d hoped for soon enough.

Writing is hard, and seeing engagement takes time.

Some pieces will do well, and many will flop - even after you’ve been writing a while and have a decent audience. Firstly, have lower expectations. Expect your writing to be ignored for a long time.

That’s why you must write to write.

Secondly, I do everything I can to ensure more wins. I promote my articles as best as I can.

I don’t just bump them into the ether and cross my fingers. I tell as many people as possible. I always do what I can to improve my words, hooks, and content.

I am lifted by these wins when the writing connects and does well.

And those boosts keep me going as much as eating healthy fuels me.

6. I consume continually.

I have noticed how easy it is to forget to read or take in new ideas from other creators and authors.

But as my inspiration wanes, I know how vital consumption is to writers like me. I rely on fresh ideas and combining ideas in new ways.

It keeps me energised, and it keeps my readers energised.

So I have a habit of starting the day by reading, watching videos and courses, and fuelling my ideas, which I note as I consume.

And I also carry a notebook for notes that arise throughout the day.

My lifestyle is primarily dedicated to taking ideas that strike me with a buzz and noting them immediately.

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