Gratitude for Authors

 

 

This app is
perfect for mediation, reflection, and grounding yourself. You can use it to
create goals, visions of your future, and yoga practice. Let’s get creative
about how you, as an author, can tweak this great app for use beyond a
gratitude journal.

I’m a list-maker.
The app is not designed for notes, but the cute color pallet makes me want to
add all my notes to it. Here are a couple of ideas for lists/notes.

Color-code your
ideas/tasks. Use different colors to denote ideas, tasks, or to-do items. Since
you can add multiple lines to one entry, you can put down as many tasks or
ideas as you need. The colors will be easy to track when you return to use the
data.

Tracking your
days. Again, with color-coding, you can track your days. Perhaps use blue for a
writing day. Green was a sick day or one for exercise. One glance at the list
will show your routine and where you might need adjustments.

Affirmations
actually work. Positive self-talk changes your brain. I’m not a spiritual
person, but the science is there, so I believe it. Use the affirmation folders
to create “playlists” of positive words. Create lists of words, phrases, and tips
to help with any upcoming event. Deadline—use these five. Event—use these other
five. Writer’s Block—listen to these phrases.

Vision Boards
work for writers in so many ways. You can use this simple tool to create a
collage of your novel. Unlike Pinterest, this app has a note aspect to add information
and details. It’s not just a clip of pictures. You can add scenery boards,
character boards, and event snaps. Watch anytime you are stuck or looking for a
new angle for your book.

And, of course,
you can just use the app for self-care. We authors tend to be isolated and have
imposter syndrome. Use this cute, simple app to help you be in a better place
mentally.