Stop Overcomplicating What You Want to Do
Creating simple steps is much better than overcomplicating the process — I learned that the hard way.
Back then, I always created complex to-do lists just to ensure I got everything done. Even though this provided a lot of benefits because I felt hyper-efficient, I continually experienced burnout because it felt like I was working like a robot.
The main reason most people cannot follow through on their goals and agendas is that they create so many rules for themselves that it is no longer fun. Instead of viewing the journey as an adventure while achieving our goals, we make ourselves feel that it is a punishment to do the things we ought to do.
When I started writing stories at 13, I wrote with curiosity in mind.
However, when I became a published author (under a different pen name), many people told me what I should or shouldn't do. Because of this, I began to doubt myself and my work.
I also created a whole complex system for how my writing process should be. I got so bogged down with all the rules that I wasn't able to write much anymore because I was overcomplicating things.
That's the main reason why, in the last few years, I stopped writing to reflect on myself.
I asked myself what the ultimate reason was for doing it. I broke all the systems in place, connected with myself more, and told myself that I write stories for my satisfaction first.
I dedicate 20 minutes to writing everything I want, then I edit only when necessary. My process has been too simple, yet this process works better than my previous one. In fact, I felt the joy in writing again.
That's when I learned that if you really want to do something, stop overcomplicating the process.
Just take small steps first; over time, your skills and experience will snowball, giving you a much better system in place—a system that won't bog you down but instead rewards you for continually optimizing it!
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