Two Sylvias' Weekly Muse: December 17, 2023
Issue 86: Time to Register for Diane Seuss' Zoom Salon!
Hello Muse Readers!
Now that we are in mid-December, you might be thinking about how you will start 2024 with a clean slate and possibly some new goals, especially in your writing life. We found some good advice for creating foundational habits and shifting your mindset, which can help you begin 2024 with realistic expectations and a sense of empowerment.
Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author who began his career writing about journalism and marketing but found his calling when he started to explore the ancient Graeco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism. At its heart, Stoicism’s message is simple—to live a fulfilling life, acquire as much knowledge as you can, and most importantly, practice being virtuous—cultivating compassion, courage, temperance, and a love and respect for nature.
Below is Holiday’s advice for setting (and keeping) your goals in 2024:
Think Small: Focus on developing small habits that will gradually create big changes. For instance, rather than committing to writing an hour a…