Tap into your inner Emiril Lagasse for a second. Think about the kitchen as a workspace. Big chef’s hat and all. Emeril (or, any chef) takes his/her cooking space seriously and might involuntarily throw out phrases like “BAM!” and “Kick it up a notch!”
Now, think about your favorite recipe.
Got one in mind?
Mine is always the same, always delicious: Blackberry Cobbler.
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 pint blackberries
Now, Think about the steps required to make something that delicious. And, then transfer that kitchen-etiquette onto YOUR process for doing something else you love (mine’s writing).
For example:
There are steps to follow at your writing desk, equipment that must be used, and documents to prepare in a certain order that (believe it or not) are very similar to what it takes to make the almighty cobbler.
Here are 4 of my “Go-To” Writing ingredients (followed in this order below):
1. Be intentional in setting aside a “quiet” space (Not like this one, it’s clickable and complete with strobe lights.)
2. Don’t let obstacles stop you from picking up the pen!
3. Set a goal (word count, 500 words+) before you can quit!
(love this one, click it!)
4. Get consumed by the endeavor!
(Maybe not this much)
5. Return to “life” only after the goal is met!
(Picture says it all.)
**These 4 items give me direction in giving my labor of love the proper amount of discipline it deserves. I hope it helps you in yours this week.