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# How Stephen King Helped Me Build a Writing Habit

## Advice from Stephen King and the science of habit building

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Dec 16, 2021

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Writing improves the way you think. It gives you clarity in your thought process and that is why journaling has mental health benefits. Building a writing habit, even if you don’t intend to be a writer will be good for you in the long run.

Journaling is fun and pressure-free. Writing, conversely, feels like you showed up to a party half-dressed. The resistance to building the habit comes from fear of vulnerability. Or, fear of failure. So your first battle is with your own mind. Accept your fears of failing (or wildly succeeding), take a deep breath, and show up every day.

# Build a reading habit first

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Writer. Coach. Researcher. I write about self-development, career growth and writing. I can help you build your charisma. Find me on Twitter: @fizzahbajwa