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Giving Myself a Break
Sometimes, life gets in the way of your writing schedule.
Oct 15, 2021
I haven’t published on Medium in 3 weeks…
“You’re lazy. You’re failing as a writer. You’re not smart enough for this. You’re a terrible…”
No. You were at a funeral.
You were also pitching professional publications.
And you were sick. Twice.
Oh, and remember that wedding anniversary you just celebrated? That birthday party you went to? That dentist appointment you kept? Those meals you’ve cooked for your family?
Give yourself a break.
Okay.