Why writing is a duty

Self-sabotage is a protective mechanism, writing is a duty and misconceptions about freelancing

Hi friends & new subscribers,

Are you all feeling how fast summer is going? (at least in Canada) 

I can't believe it's August, and I still haven't switched my closet to summer items. Although I don't think there's a point now. 

I've been reading the book The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest, and I highly recommend it. This book is all about self-sabotage. I've noted multiple times that I self-sabotage in my journey, and I wanted to understand the why and how to overcome this protective behaviour.

What I learned so far: self-sabotage isn't bad. 

It's an evolutionary mechanism, just like fear. It's a way for us to protect ourselves. When you self-sabotage, it is your brain telling you to go back to your comfort zone. 

Our brain isn't wired to make us happy. It's wired to keep us safe. 

There are plenty of times where I am doing well with my writing and getting good results, and I somehow convince myself that I'm not good enough or things will fail or other made-up stories, and I get into the a…