10 Steps for WAHM

After working at home with only the kids as conversation pieces, how does a WAHM keep the mind in shape? Exercise the mind. Here are 10 tips to do everyday to keep the writing flowing and the mind content .

1) Top of the to do list, write everyday. Have a hard time finding time to write, read the articles on Getting Organized.

2) Exercise everyday, even if it is lifting the baby up and down, this will work the triceps and biceps and the baby will think it is a game.

3) Make a goal list everyday, just because you are at home doesn't mean there are not goals to be met. Make a list of at least 3 everyday.

4) Keep a food journal to monitor what is eaten everyday.

5) Read something educational or inspirational everyday. It can be something as simple as a day of the calendar but it will keep your brain in gear.

6) Take 5 to 10 minutes everyday and meditate. Sit in a quite room and do not let the mind wander, keep it blank as a piece of paper.

7) Complete something, anything everyday for a feeling of accomplishment.

8) Be kind to someone and do something nice.

9) Laugh everyday, it helps the stomach muscles.

10) And Write everyday.

What Comes Next

Most of the above have to do with writing. That is because writing everyday is the only way to improve, gain confidence, and finish a novel. So today, laugh, be kind, play, but most of all write something.