On Resistance to August Goals. Connection is Key

by SofiaWren August 3, 2023

Let August be August

Guess what, it’s my bday month!

I hope you are doing something fun as this month, as well.

Lately I’ve been juggling a lot:

doing interviews, teaching about writing, helping the nonprofit Her Future Foundation and trying to enjoy the warm weather. Still working on my vlog. Prepping a digital organization class.

And despite my reluctant feelings about joining a new social media platform,

I am addicted to Threads. My username is sofia.wren .

There’s a lot of friendly writers on there, so I’ve been checking it maybe a little too often.

Recently on the Threads app, people began posting their “August Goals.”

Initially, I was shocked and appalled.

This is August and you are posting a list of goals???!

What is wrong with you guys?

GO DO AUGUST RIGHT.

BY BEING LAZY.

Since it’s my birthday month and summer,

I typically don’t expect a ton to get done in August.

So my initial thought was, “No way am I participating in this trend.”

But the feeling didn’t last.

After seeing post after post from different authors,

I wanted to join in on the fun, too.

When you are in a community of people excited about something, it is easy to catch that excitement.

So I caved, here is a list of goals:

-Host a free 21 day Heart-Felt Writing Challenge starting August 9th

-Turn 36 and party!

-Go to a break room and smash things. Record it.

-Edit footage for my vlog

-Help Her Future Foundation with a grant proposal

-Work on transferring a family business into my name

-Go to the pool and enjoy summer.

Things can feel like a drag initially, but as soon as you add connection to the mix, it can be fun!

That’s why I wanted to host a Writing Challenge on August 9th.

It is the day after my birthday and I decided this on purpose.

I intend for it to be a fun way for me to play and connect with other people like you.

Personally writing from the heart helps you feel more love, and compassion.

Inner-listening and reflection helps you be happier and more present in your daily life.

Professionally you get the material for better quality writing and get OFF a content creation hamster wheel,

so you can promote yourself with enduring topics and meaningful themes.

There are so many benefits to heart-felt writing both personally and professionally.

I go into this in detail in this interview below! One of my best.

Enjoy

Loved this interview with Natalie Neckyfarow!

What is writing from the heart? Why should you care?

Learn about the personal and career benefits of writing in a heartfelt way and how to get started for free.

I explain it all in this conversation with Natalie.

Natalie Neckyfarow is an Actress, Writer, and Embodiment Coach who helps creative women experience more balance, productivity and creativity in their day-to-day lives.

Her Joyful Action Coaching Method focuses on deepening the connection to our bodies, releasing stuck emotions and stress, shifting belief systems, and taking aligned action to achieve our biggest and wildest dreams.

www.cultivatingempathycoaching.com

Watch & learn about writing from the heart

Join us for the free 21 Day Heartfelt Writing Challenge :

💜 Create a daily writing habit
💜 Unlock inspiration to write for your book or business
💜 Know what to do next because you can hear yourself clearly

Make more progress by writing everyday in the FREE 21 day Heartfelt Writing Challenge.

We start August 9th 2023

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