Comments on: Lost: Mojo and Confidence

By: Lana

Lana — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:05:12 +0000

I’m sorry you’re not feeling 100%. I think we all go through those times–I know I have, at least. I’ve found that I just need to not worry about anything. I need to just enjoy life, have fun, perhaps.

By: Kath Calarco

Kath Calarco — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:52:22 +0000

I love self-pity parties, too, especially if they’re serving margaritas.

By: Barrie Summy

Barrie Summy — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:47:50 +0000

Hugs, Natasha. I wonder if it’s a combination of things. You’ve had a difficult and disruptive years. Plus, this is a hard, tough business. I don’t know how you get your mojo back. But I do think you should say to yourself, “Of course, I can do it. Why shouldn’t I be able to do it? Of course, I can do it.” Because, of course, you can! xo

By: Natasha Fondren

Natasha Fondren — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:32:19 +0000

I’m so glad you got through it, Kath! And thanks for your nice words! Yeah. It helps to be reminded.

And you know, LOL, I had to laugh! I do rather enjoy a self-pity party now and then!

By: Kath Calarco

Kath Calarco — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:47:09 +0000

Oh, Natasha, you know I had mojo-missing problems awhile back. And you know who got me through it? YOU! by telling me to protect my work, do the five minute sprint, and…and always reminding myself that I’m a great writer. So there.

Moving on…

You are a great writer! It’s in your blood. When you sweat, it covers your skin. It invades your dreams, both while sleeping and awake. Whenever you look at something you always say, “Hmm, what’s up with that? Wonder what HIS deal is?” etc. And many times whatever you see reminds you of your story.

And your doubts only prove that you are, indeed, a writer. So, suck it up and enjoy the self-pity party – it’s the nature of the beast.

P.S. ((HUGS)) Hope you’re feeling better soon.

By: Natasha Fondren

Natasha Fondren — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:07:43 +0000

LOL, Betsy! Relaxing sounds fun! I’ve been going to lots of movies lately.

By: Natasha Fondren

Natasha Fondren — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:06:56 +0000

Aw, Robin, you’re the best! Yeah, I had a cup of tea last night. Every time I’m down, I have some of the tea you sent me. Yummy stuff! Always perks me up!

By: Natasha Fondren

Natasha Fondren — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:05:42 +0000

Really, Kate? Awww, that’s great. You know just what to say!

Eek, about the hands! That’s my nightmare!

By: betsydornbusch

betsydornbusch — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:29:57 +0000

I go do something else. Piano is as good as anything. You’re on the right track.

Cut yourself a break, too. That’ll help. It’s summmmer. Relaaaaxxxx.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:28:16 +0000

I wish I could take all the confidence I have in you, bottle it up, mail it in bubble rap, and you could pour it on your corn flakes. It would taste really good.

I feel terrible about your poor foot. That stinks. (Oh. Pun. Ha? Ha?) When you can’t do an activity you love, it takes a big chunk out of self satisfaction. I’m so glad you’re having fun teaching your little brown eyed neighbor. As to your writing – it’s wonderful. You’ll get your mojo back.

I say, swim, cup of tea, stretching session, and write your little head off.