Writing letters to yourself is one of the most popular self-help books on the market today. Author Susan Lordi’s latest book, “The Artist’s Way: A Secret Plan to Help You Write More,” is a quick and easy guide to help you discover your inner creative genius and unleash your innate ability to lead a more successful life. But I think one of the best things you will learn from this book is how to appreciate all the various aspects of yourself that are sometimes hidden under the mask of “success.” In this book, you’ll be inspired to examine yourself inside and outside. You will learn how to appreciate all the little wins and learn how to laugh at the victories as they come.
In letters to self-improvement, Lordi encourages you to be open and honest with yourself about your hopes, dreams, fears, frustrations, and other “inbox of concerns.” She believes that the key to unlocking the door to your private paradise lies in opening up to yourself. “There is no such thing as a victim because we each create our own little picture of success or failure in our lives,” she writes in the introduction to her book. Lordi is not suggesting that you paint a picture of turmoil and pain but that you will find the light at the end of the tunnel by examining yourself with honest eyes.
So, how do you go about this, and what will you learn from reading these letters to self-improvement? First, you should always read with a purpose. To grow as a person, you have to read often and read with passion. If you read with a goal, you will find that the words you write to yourself reflect who you indeed are on some deep level.
Second, if you are a person who enjoys the written word, you may want to supplement your reading with an occasional reading of articles, short stories, or poems. If you don’t know how to get started, pick up a copy of one of the many self-help books available. You are reading and learning to write both nourish each other. You can add a new article or a short poem to your pile of self-improvement material when you read an article or a short story. This can make you more committed to your writing goals and make you more ready to tackle whatever obstacles may come your way.
Third, don’t let the deadline keep you from writing. When you begin a project, the only thing holding you back in the calendar. Make your deadlines a priority. When you have a hard time writing because of a tight deadline, sometimes it’s better to let the project go for a couple of months instead of putting it off until the last minute. If you know that you have an idea for a story or a piece of writing, but you are afraid to start because you don’t know if you’ll like it or make it right, create a draft. A draft is simply a version of the finished article or writing.
Fourth, make your letters to yourself as personal as possible. Don’t use canned words or sentences. Keep your voice, tone, and content unique to make your reader feel like you understand them. And remember that people love to hear themselves talk, even if they think they’re being spoken to. Use what you know and speak from your heart.
Fifth, answer your questions. Ask yourself what you want to know more about and be honest with yourself. Don’t be afraid to get your questions answered. Use them to help you create a solution, develop a character, explore an aspect of your life you hadn’t thought about, or get a new perspective on an old topic.
What will you learn from writing letters to yourself? It’s effortless: stay true to yourself. Create your answers to any questions you may have, and let that free-riding lead you to the answers you want. Self-hypnosis for writing can help you do just that!
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