Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Gratitude for Authors

 

 

This app is perfect for mediation, reflection, and grounding yourself. You can use it to create goals, visions of your future, and yoga practice. Let’s get creative about how you, as an author, can tweak this great app for use beyond a gratitude journal.

I’m a list-maker. The app is not designed for notes, but the cute color pallet makes me want to add all my notes to it. Here are a couple of ideas for lists/notes.

Color-code your ideas/tasks. Use different colors to denote ideas, tasks, or to-do items. Since you can add multiple lines to one entry, you can put down as many tasks or ideas as you need. The colors will be easy to track when you return to use the data.

Tracking your days. Again, with color-coding, you can track your days. Perhaps use blue for a writing day. Green was a sick day or one for exercise. One glance at the list will show your routine and where you might need adjustments.

Affirmations actually work. Positive self-talk changes your brain. I’m not a spiritual person, but the science is there, so I believe it. Use the affirmation folders to create “playlists” of positive words. Create lists of words, phrases, and tips to help with any upcoming event. Deadline—use these five. Event—use these other five. Writer’s Block—listen to these phrases.

Vision Boards work for writers in so many ways. You can use this simple tool to create a collage of your novel. Unlike Pinterest, this app has a note aspect to add information and details. It’s not just a clip of pictures. You can add scenery boards, character boards, and event snaps. Watch anytime you are stuck or looking for a new angle for your book.

And, of course, you can just use the app for self-care. We authors tend to be isolated and have imposter syndrome. Use this cute, simple app to help you be in a better place mentally.

 

 

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