Happy Writing Podcast with Vivien Reis

How reducing stress results in more enjoyable work! Today I share how I realized slowing down could actually make me more productive. We're constantly told to go go go but sometimes it's not worth the stress it puts on your body and your mind, and can end up slowing you down in the long run. I challenge all of you to try slowing down, and not be afraid to push back deadlines.

How training our brains to focus more on the good can help us when we're down about our writing. I talk about my past weekend celebrating my anniversary with my husband, and how a little tradition we started sparked the idea for this week's episode.

Why being physically active can help you write at your peak level. A lot of us writers don't match our physical exertion to our mental exertion in a day, and that imbalance isn't good for sustainable writing. Sitting at a computer all day can wreak havoc on our bodies, so it's important to keep moving as much as we can. Today I'm giving you some tips to help you get started and challenging you to get yourself moving this week! Don't be intimidated--it's all in the name of happy writing.

How purging and keeping a clean space means more writing! I've long battled with cleaning, but have come to terms with its benefits for improving my creative mindset. Having a clean space means you can focus on your tasks without so many distractions, and decluttering frees up mental energy that you can put toward your writing. This week's challenge also introduces you to the 1-minute rule--something that can dramatically reduce how long it takes you to clean your home.

Ever find yourself down about your writing or social media stats after looking at someone else? Comparing yourself to others is a quick way to kill creativity, not to mention it's terrible for your mental health and sanity. Today's episode gives you 3 tips to help you jump off the comparison train so you can focus on your own writing!

How the food you eat affects how you write. Feeling sluggish or tired most of the day? Writing is so much harder when you don't have the physical energy to sit at your keyboard, much less when you don't have the mental clarity to write something of quality. Food is the most essential part of solving that! This week's challenge has five parts to it, so get ready to feel better!

Discover why you may lack the motivation to continue writing! Did you slay your NaNo goals? Did they slay you? I didn't meet my goals because of a lack of motivation, so today I'm talking about the two main reasons your motivation may take a dip, and how to overcome that! Find me online at vivienreis.com!

Or rather: how my husband changed my life when I wasn't open to suggestions. This week I'm talking about why you should be more open to suggestions and to trying new things, as I've had a major epiphany in my own life. It may seem like a silly story, but trust me, it was life-changing! And had it not been for my husband, it never would have happened. Applying this to my writing, I've realized that my own insecurities have gotten in the way of me developing into a better writer. Learn from my mistake!

Are you adverse to investing in yourself and your writing? Don't feel like your business is worth it, or that you deserve to invest in yourself? After 6 months of debate, I signed up for my first course online, and I've already got my money's worth out of it! If you're interested in update on my future courses, visit vivienreis.com/coursenewsletter

Want to increase your productivity? Six months ago, I didn't have a routine. I was scrambling every morning, trying to get my breakfast and lunch ready prior to work, getting to work late, and playing catch up for the rest of the day. After developing a routine, I'm able to prepare for tomorrow, and set myself up for a great day free from the anxiety of being constantly behind.  Need help developing a routine? I created a free workbook just for you! Get it here -> http://vivienreis.com/episode4

Today I'm chatting with you about my crazy AC issues and how instead of fighting it, I adjusted my plans and ended up learning something from it. My expectations of how the evening were going to go did not match up with reality, and as writers, that can happen all the time. Learning to lower your emotional investment in expectations can keep you from getting down when your writing doesn't go as you imagined it would. Happy writing! Let's connect: Twitter.comVivienReis Instagram.com/Vivien.L.Reis

It's important to recharge as you go, and not wait until burn out happens. Happy writing means consistent, sustainable writing. Today I'm talking all about my own epiphanies and mistakes, and how I've found balance in my writing and work life by focusing on myself. In the end, I've been far more productive and happy in my writing business.

Thank you so much for checking out this episode, I hope you really enjoy it! Today I'm talking all about comfort zones, how we accidentally hold ourselves back by believing the possible is impossible, and I give you a challenge to take on in the next week! Follow me on: Instagram: http://instagram.com/vivien.l.reis YouTube: http://youtube.com/vivienreis Twitter: http://twitter.com/vivienreis