HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING.

There were many times when I planned a full day of writing, and allowed work and other chores to interrupt me.  We all have a life, responsibilities and issues that arise when we least expect it.  Many of us procrastinate at one time or another, blaming everything but ourselves when life gets in the way of our goals. It took a while for me to adjust and allow myself to sit down and write.

When life hits you with a boom, and you cannot seem to get much done, here are a few tips on how to eliminate procrastinating:

LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE:  If your goal is to become an author, but everyday life stands in your way, ask yourself…why am I putting it off?  Is it the fear of failing, rejection, or not knowing where to start?  

Did you answer YES! to all ? 

Then, it is time to remind yourself, of how important your goals and dreams are by saying aloud: “I will not allow my fears to stop me.  I am going to sit down and write the first Chapter of my story.” Then do it!   It worked for me.

CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS. I get dressed in casual clothes, turn on my favorite music, and find a comfortable place to sit at my computer.  Music soothes me and clears my mind, allowing me to begin the process of putting the first words down. (Revisions will be made later)

STOP LOOKING FOR PERFECTION:  No one is perfect.  That is what editing is all about.

IGNORE ALL DISTRACTIONS:  Plan a Schedule, or a To Do List.  The first thing on the list is to write each morning. Then feed and walk the dog at 9:00 a.m.…Clothes in the washer by noon…Vacuum … pick up kids at 3 p.m., and so on.  You will enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that will follow.

Here’s to the end of Procrastinating!  PAULA

THIS POST IS TO FURNISH INFORMATION ON THE ISSUE OF PLAGIARISM AND ENLIGHTEN ALL ON HOW TO AVOID IT. I found this information on the internet which was very helpful on this subject.

Definition of PLAGIARISM:

                        From http://www.dictionary.com, plagiarism is:   

“An act or instance of  using or closely  imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as one’s own, as by not crediting the original author:”

From: Merriam-Webster.com it is:

“to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own”

‘to use (anothe’s production) without crediting the source”

“to commit literary theft”

“to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source”        NOTE:   I used quotations to indicate I am quoting and you will recall, I  did indicate  the source of the quote.as (Merriam-Webster)       If, When writing a story, an essay, or a research paper, you inadvertently omit  the quotes, and source, you are still guilty of Plagiarism.      Example ::   “TO BE OR NOT TO BE”, written by William Shakespeare,  I used quotations and listed the source. If you eliminate the source, even though you used Quotations You are also guilty.   No matter whether you did or did not intend to copy, but copied word for word, you plagiarized. Note: Plagiarism is dishonest and can ruin your reputation.     ***Information on Plagiarism is readily available on line, where I found so much on the  subject. To help you avoid Plagiarism, seek the FREE Plagiarism checkers on the internet. Many offer to check ,free, grammar and punctuation errors.   Take a few minutes to check for plagiarism and play it safe.   Paula

                      

                         According to Merriam-Webster.com it is:

Today is a day of remembering all those who fought and died to bring about our freedom in this country. I

am taking this opportunity to repeat one of my first blogs written in June 2018. There is nothing more

that can be said but to keep on fighting for our freedom and loving this wonderful country of ours.

A DAY TO REMEMBER

On July 4^th, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England. 

It was three days earlier that Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, presented a Resolution , later adopted in the late afternoon of July 4^th.

  “Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be totally dissolved.”

The original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D C.  

We all know that July 4 is the designated national holiday  for Americans, to remember the day the United states claimed to be a free nation.

 As Americans, we enjoy the freedom and independence given us by our ancestors, and should take this opportunity to thank the men and women who built this country, fought for this country and still serve to keep us free.

PAULA