The problem with writing is that I am never motivated to do it. When I was finishing my dissertation, I would motivate myself to do it by telling myself I could have some candy while writing. Being a psychologist, I know that I am conditioning myself to like writing more by doing this, and I think, "Hey, whatever works, right?" I like candy. Candy good. Candy paired with writing makes writing good. This is great logic except, if you do it, you gain 500 pounds when you have an article that needs to go out. Glorious.
Wednesday I got an email from one of my collaborators asking about a manuscript that needs revised. I told her I would get on it yesterday, but yesterday I was feeling sick, so here I am today working on it. So far, working on it has consisted of making a list of "action items," which are suggested revisions for myself. It has taken me all day to do this. I am a genius when it comes to writing...ha.
My husband is leaving now to help friends with their computer, and on his way out I asked him to bring the Oreos up from the kitchen. Not exactly M&Ms in terms of motivators, but still darn good. I like teaching more and more all the time.
Natalie
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Here is the reason I can't write- my motivator is diamond jewelry. Can't exactly ask hubby to grab some of those in the kitchen on his way by! (If only!)
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