6 Ways to Balance NaNoWriMo and Your Life
It’s not always easy to fit 1,667 words into a day already filled with work, errands, family, school, and a social life. Luckily, writer Gianna Maria has some valuable tips for finding the sweet spot between NaNo and the rest of your life:Â
As a full time student, life can certainly get busy, with assignments and projects and reading due at the most inconvenient of times. This year, I decided to pick up two jobs on top of my course load. It’s hard work, but I am determined to power through, just like I did in the two years prior.
I’m here to tell you that, no matter the number of things crammed into your schedule, there’s always a way to make time for writing. Today, I’m going to share some of the tips that work best for me when balancing work and activities at the same time.
As horrible as this one sounds to my fellow night owls out there, waking up early (even just 15 minutes!) can really give you a positive start to the day, and also gives you time to get 100 to 1,000 words in. I’m not going to lie, keeping up with this one is a real challenge, and there are days when I hit the snooze button and turn over despite being a thousand words behind. Still, try waking up a couple minutes early, at least on November 1st, and be prepared to feel like you’ve accomplished something before you’ve even brushed your teeth.