But when I do journal before and after a writing session, I move on to a work-related project or to lunch with friends happily, acknowledging that I’ve spent some quality time on writing and that I already know what I’ll focus on during my next session.
I prefer to start my writing day with a quick reflection on my focus for the day. After I’m finished with writing (or whatever I’ve planned for the writing session), I also take the time to meditate on what I’ve accomplished and what I’m planning to do in my next session. Of course, there are days when I’m pressed for time and I just get to work–so I skip journaling at times. But when I do journal before and after a writing session, I move on to a work-related project or to lunch with friends happily, acknowledging that I’ve spent some quality time on writing and that I already know what I’ll focus on during my next session.