Comments on: Writers Worth: Controlling Both Sides of Fear https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html a freelance writing resource. Tue, 15 May 2018 17:11:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Devon Elliington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17484 Tue, 15 May 2018 17:11:54 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17484 In reply to Sharon Hurley Hall.

I need a lot of quiet. A lot of solitude. I removed myself from a couple of organizations who tried to force me to be on their front lines when I said I would only work behind-the-scenes because I was miserable. And it was volunteer work, so I really got less than nothing.

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17483 Tue, 15 May 2018 17:10:42 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17483 In reply to lwidmer.

Someone once said to me that every time you wake up, it’s a clean slate. When I feel stuck, I remind myself of that.

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17482 Tue, 15 May 2018 17:10:04 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17482 In reply to Cathy Miller.

Yup. I need my quiet time. I’m far more introvert than extrovert, and prefer animals to people. I need the down time to be able to interact positively.

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17427 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:52:39 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17427 Excellent post, Devon. The section on “time for quiet” especially resonated with me. Having time to recharge and achieve balance is a great antidote to everything that could induce fear.

]]> By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17426 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:51:56 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17426 Realize you’re not trapped — yes! Too many people think they have to wait until New Year’s Day to start fresh. Jeezuz, how about today? A course correction doesn’t need a calendar invitation.

Thank you again for a great post, Devon. 🙂

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17424 Tue, 08 May 2018 20:42:04 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17424 Great post, Devon. I’ve missed seeing you around here. 🙂 I so embrace your Take time for quiet. It took me a loooong, health-endangering journey to learn the value of shutting out the noise – especially the insidious doubters that worm their way into the channels of your own thoughts. When your quiet thoughts become their thoughts, it’s time to turn the channel.

]]> By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17420 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:17:49 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17420 In reply to Devon Ellington.

🙂

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17419 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:13:33 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17419 In reply to Jake Poinier.

Yup. We have to decide when to ride the wave and when it’s time to paddle. And sometimes, we fall in the water and have to climb out and try again.

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17418 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:12:40 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17418 In reply to Paula Hendrickson.

Thank you. No matter how many books, I always get release-day nerves!

]]> By: Jake Poinier https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-controlling-both-sides-of-fear.html#comment-17417 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:32:17 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6669#comment-17417 Great post, Devon, and an interesting perspective. I’ve always believed the concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to us as individuals, not just the theory of evolution. Life isn’t a straight line, or even a gentle curve. As you so rightly describe here, we have at least *some* choice in deciding where those punctuation (ugh, sorry for the writing pun) points happen.

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