Well Done, Writer!
How to reward yourself for a job well done
“The moral I draw is that the writer should seek his reward in the pleasure of his work and in release from the burden of thought; and, indifferent to aught else, care nothing for praise or censure, failure or success.”
― W. Somerset Maugham
As a writer, accustomed to criticism, it is a treat to receive compliments (an art in itself). In order to stay motivated, silence that inner critic and keep writing Every. Single. Day., it is as important to give yourself an ‘Attaboy’ or ‘Attagirl’ for every job well done (for instance, a well received article, an article featured by Medium or an article that has earned you particularly well).
Of course, you could go out shopping. Splurge on clothes, shoes, jewellery, wine, food, whatever takes your particular fancy. This feels a little too consumerist to me. Besides, as a person with several problematic weaknesses I should avoid binge-like behaviour — other than the odd bag of licorice I am proud to say I have been having my binges well under control for years now.
Connections to your craft
I am talking about entirely different rewards — the ones that connect you even more to your craft…
