A wise man once indicated that you should write about the things that you are the most familiar with (or are dearest to your heart) because they would be the most authentic things you could ever say. I tend to agree with that sentiment and, being a dabbler in words myself, I’d like to approach the subject of personal productivity based on the perspective I’ve reached as a writer.

For me, as for many other writers, ritual is very important because the act of repetition helps to draw the creative aspects to the surface, perhaps enhancing the alpha waves of the mind and allowing free expression to come forth. I accomplish this in a few different ways. Firstly, I need a cup of tea next to the computer (for me, not for the computer), and it should be Tetley’s British Blend with a wee splash of milk. The mug needs to meet the fine balance of containing enough tea to satisfy while not being overly large so that the nectar contained therein will go cold before consumption. (more…)

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