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This might sound abstract or even cheesy, but it’s what helped me in such a time, so hear me out. For me, the key to overcoming these obstacles is . . .  LOVE! (This doesn’t just apply to writing, but I’ll explain it in a writing context.)

When you fan the flames of love for something, and embrace that love, then your focus will shift from yourself (“I don’t feel like it”, “I’m a failure”, “I can’t do this”, etc.) to the thing itself. If you love the act of writing, then focus on that, and apply yourself to having fun with it. If you love the story you want to tell, then dream of it, get lost in it until you can’t help but sit and let it flow from your heart. If your love is for your readers or the message you want to change their lives, then think of them and let your desire to touch their hearts be your strength.

Let your love burn fiercer than your doubts and weaknesses, brighter than fear and self-consciousness. Do this by thinking about what you love, praying over these things, and drawing nearer to He who’s the perfect source of love.

I hope this makes sense, and I hope you find what works for YOU. Best wishes!