Self Care of a Writer - Letter A

It's that glorious time of year once again where the blogosphere dedicates the month of April to the A to Z Challenge! I admit that I have not finished in a few years, but I'm making this one easier. My theme this year is Self Care of a Writer A to Z. Self Care needs more attention in this crazy world. We HAVE to take time to process, heal, rest. 

This is my time. I call it my season of "No." Not no to everything, but I will say no to something I really don't want to do. I also take my time at home serious. I play a LOT of music. This will be part of my A to Z, and I've started journaling again! A to Z journal prompts will also be here! I want to also introduce some of the characters in my fantasy novel due to come out this summer! 

Now, let's jump in! The music will be from the 80s because it is the best! 

My A song for the day... Africa by Toto hitting #1 on the charts in 1983.

We can all admit to jumping in when... "Hurry boy it's waiting there for you."

You really can't complain about music from that era. Stick around, I'll have my AtoZ playlist at the end! 

My journal prompt for the day..... Affirmations 

1. Write 10 affirmations about yourself. 

Take that challenge! 

My letter A character to introduce to you:  Apthilias - She is the ruler of a fairy tribe and she has a beautiful secret! 

Happy April everyone! 

Say hello when you stop by, and I'll be sure to visit! 

Drop an A song if you have one! 

Five Minute Friday - BUT

 

Five Minute Friday is a community of writers joining in writing fun each Friday! The word for this week is BUT. 

There comes a time when we look at our lives and decide we want to change. However, as soon as we decide that, obstacles begin to appear and we start declaring the proverbial "BUT" to deter us from the bettering of our lives. I could do this..... BUT. I wanted to do this.... BUT. 

The only way to overcome the BUT that wants to slow us is to know that it's coming. Thankfully we have second chances. We get the do overs that keep us constantly changing, constantly rearranging our ideas. The only way to overcome the BUT is to not put so much pressure on ourselves. 

Give yourself a break, make a goal you know you can achieve, know that obstacles will come, and know you can overcome the BUT that keeps you from changing.