How to Become Addicted to Writing
Discipline is always difficult. Addiction never misses the date.
Do you need to write an essay, article or story? Or a business presentation, a manual, product documentation? Do you have writer’s block? Lack of impetus? Not in the mood?
Let’s face it. Discipline is hard. Most of the time doesn’t work. Instead, addiction makes you do things. Even when tired or busy. Even when you are not motivated.
You don’t have to develop a discipline to write. You have to develop an addiction to write.
The will power approach to build habits isn’t enough for most people. It’s not enough to want things. You need to desire things.
What was the last biggest behavior change you have?
We are going to take advantage of our smartphone’s addiction to learn how addiction works. Or, if you prefer, how behavior change works. Then we can become addicted to writing. Or anything else. For good.
It has worked for me since I was younger and there weren’t laptops or smartphones. I hope it works for you too.
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