May 1, 2023·edited May 1, 2023Liked by Caitlin Kunkel
So true that sometimes streaks are helpful for me but sometimes not. And if I’m in a mode where I need to revise more than just get words down they are not.
Oh man, I love a good streak. I love doing #1000words and setting myself up for mini writing challenges. And I'm not gonna lie...the 75 Hard challenge sounds...HARD...but I kinda want to do it because I think I need something that hardcore in my life. Maybe in the fall when not drinking will be easier? I find writing streaks challenging as well because hitting a word count every day just isn't the way I tend to work, but it definitely should be sometimes.
I am *very* proud of my meditation streak right now, which I know is totally counter to the goal of meditating (which is to be present, not in competition with oneself!). To prove (to myself) that I'm becoming a Buddha, I will not share how many days long my streak is. :)
I *really* struggle with revision streaks. I get distracted and blab out generative stuff in projects that are in development phase, and tell myself that's OK because it's still using writing time for writing, BUT I think it's time to intentionally block off time for revising, and not "cheat."
Great article! I tend to be a "streaker"--have done NaNoRiMo, various humor writing sprints, etc. While some have been less than fantastic (that novel is NOT destined for NYT bestseller list), I have found them all to be valuable in helping me get mentally unstuck. I have written a new 500 word essay as a blog post every week since 2011, and I get tired at times, but feel like I don't want to disappoint my readers, so I persevere. As for the 75 day fitness challenge, I'll pass:-)
I have found the same thing — changing it up is key, and recognizing when the streak is serving you and when you need to try something else. (Personally, I cannot relate at all to hardcore daily challenges! But I salute the people who do them.)
So true that sometimes streaks are helpful for me but sometimes not. And if I’m in a mode where I need to revise more than just get words down they are not.
Oh man, I love a good streak. I love doing #1000words and setting myself up for mini writing challenges. And I'm not gonna lie...the 75 Hard challenge sounds...HARD...but I kinda want to do it because I think I need something that hardcore in my life. Maybe in the fall when not drinking will be easier? I find writing streaks challenging as well because hitting a word count every day just isn't the way I tend to work, but it definitely should be sometimes.
I am *very* proud of my meditation streak right now, which I know is totally counter to the goal of meditating (which is to be present, not in competition with oneself!). To prove (to myself) that I'm becoming a Buddha, I will not share how many days long my streak is. :)
I *really* struggle with revision streaks. I get distracted and blab out generative stuff in projects that are in development phase, and tell myself that's OK because it's still using writing time for writing, BUT I think it's time to intentionally block off time for revising, and not "cheat."
Great article! I tend to be a "streaker"--have done NaNoRiMo, various humor writing sprints, etc. While some have been less than fantastic (that novel is NOT destined for NYT bestseller list), I have found them all to be valuable in helping me get mentally unstuck. I have written a new 500 word essay as a blog post every week since 2011, and I get tired at times, but feel like I don't want to disappoint my readers, so I persevere. As for the 75 day fitness challenge, I'll pass:-)
I love the idea of an "idea" streak to strengthen the brainstorming muscles! Once I finally finish my WIP, that'll be my next experiment.
I have found the same thing — changing it up is key, and recognizing when the streak is serving you and when you need to try something else. (Personally, I cannot relate at all to hardcore daily challenges! But I salute the people who do them.)