Hibernating your writing

How to pause mindfully

The end of the year can be a lot.

Whether or not you celebrate holidays in December, there is still New Year waiting at the end of the month, and the race we often run to cross off all the things before January 1.

Sometimes, this period allows for writing time, and sometimes there is less time for writing than ever. If you’ve got family everywhere, the kids are off school, and there are presents to wrap up to your ears, or if you just need to step away from the computer and all your projects for a pause, here’s a process that will help you step back from writing.