My Fear Deconstruction Workbook is Available on BusyMindOasis!

Everyone has more than one fear. We have fears that either keep us up at night, or hold us back from accomplishing a task or goal, or both.

Whenever you do face a challenge that involves one of your fears, you want to be able to manage how you react or behave.

I thought I'd never get over a particular fear, until I learned by myself to deconstruct it and analyze it deeply.

Anyone can deconstruct a fear, even you. But you gotta ask the right questions. Questions NO ONE ELSE will ask you.

In my digital store BusyMindOasis, I'm offering one of my latest digital products, The Fear Deconstruction Workbook.

In this workbook, I share a personal story of my own to help you understand how to use The Fear Deconstruction Workbook. The workbook's questions that follow are based on questions I ask myself when I wanted to understand a certain fear I have in order to do something about it.

When I deconstruct a fear, I take it apart, examine/analyze it and figure out what the real fear is. And when it's something I can actually get over, then it's easier to handle in the future.

You can pick a fear you want to handle, deconstruct it so that you see the other fears that make up that fear, and use that knowledge to create a plan for yourself to handle your fear better the next time you face it. You can do this for many of your fears if not all of them.

You'll learn more about yourself in the process. You'll grow with each time you use this workbook to deconstruct your fears - fear of a particular insect, a certain situation, or other objects or conditions that cause you severe anxiety or panic. Examples of these could be cockroaches, booming thunder, or the fear of the dark. Even a complex fear like fear of success. Yes! Success can be scary too.

When I face my fear again, I know I'll be more prepared...

...and you can, too!

The questions inside my workbook PDF The Fear Deconstruction Workbook will help you focus on the cause(s) of your fear and acknowledge them so you can have room in your brain to process building a new resolve.

There are some fears that will take weeks or months to start managing. Some will take years. This workbook will help you so when it's time to face some of your biggest and most annoying fears, you'll know what to do in the future.

To get your PDF copy from my BusyMindOasis shop, click here.

Now if I can just take care of that fear of booming thunder…! :D

Do you like coffee? (Or tea or hot cocoa?)

By now you know I love to journal. Other than reading or napping, personal journaling is my favorite way to quietly spend time alone.

When I'm home and have no where else to go for the day, I sometimes relax by enjoying coffee or hot chocolate.

And you know, coffee does something to the brain. I'm actually quite sensitive to caffeine, but timed correctly I can use the stimulant to my advantage.

Caffeine morphs my creative levels into overdrive. I can get jittery, but if I keep busy I don't even notice.

Now, that's for coffee. Sometimes I have decaf when I don't want to be anxious or jittery. But unfortunately decaf does the opposite: it makes me sleepy.

It's great for before bedtime, though. ;)

I'd often use my same two old mugs for drinking either beverage, or hot chocolate. I've used them for a few years, and one of them is definitely getting a bit worn.

I could get new mugs... but I want mugs I designed because I know exactly what I like. I like comforting things. Encouraging things. And purple. (Because. Purple.)

So I'll get to the point.

I've got 2 mugs on sale, designed by yours truly. And for you my readers, I've got a couple of discounts waiting for you. This is NOT available to everyone else or in other stores-- you are the first and the only people to know about it.

I sell them at GearBubble. If you don't have a GearBubble account, it's fast and completely free to create one.

I've got a $2 discount for the black mug version of my "Curl Up with a Journal and Write" coffee mugs.

I also have a $3 discount for the white with purple text version of this mug. And you don't even need them to drink; you can use it to store your favorite pens or pencils.

Maybe you could keep writing-related quotes in a mug with this design.

Or you might know a friend who'd like this mug... especially an introverted friend. She or he can use the extra comfort, a gentle reminder that they can sit with their journal and write in it.

Either way, I'm so excited to give you the first discounts on my mugs up for sale. There are 11oz and 15oz available for both of them.

Get the black and white one here.

Get the purple text one here.

But hurry. These discount links are good for only 2 days. Get your discount while you can!

Sara

P.S.: I like coffee and I want new mugs, so I'm making my own. I have two different versions, a black and white mug and a white one with purple text that say "Curl Up with Your Journal and Write." You can get them at GearBubble with a discount good for 2 days only.

Readers, quick question...

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Oh, and the quick question: Are you ready to break the mold?

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Hooking you up...

Hello my dear readers,

Remember the new thing I'm excited about for 2017? The "something new" I've been working on?

I'm going to be an "authorpreneur." That's being an author and an entrepreneur at the same time.

I love writing, but within that area I am passionate about journal writing. So besides the eBooks I write, I want to make it easier for people to add it into their lives.

I want to spread my message about the benefits of personal journaling with, and not just with my eBooks. But I will talk about that another time.

I understand many of you want more money on the side too. And it's best to make money where you have a strong passion, rather than where other people tell you.

That's what I'm trying to do. Peter Voogd helped me gain clarity about this in his book 6 Months to 6 Figures.

This book has been called “a must read for entrepreneurs." It has sold over 100,000 copies around the world, and it's no wonder...

So many people today want more financial freedom and success.

And you don't even have to be an entrepreneur NOW to read this book. You can PLAN on being an entrepreneur.

Just imagine... being more productive, having more time, making more money with less work. Imagine doing what truly matters to you and what fulfills you in life and your career.

Imagine the freedom this would bring you.

I read 6 Months to 6 Figures last year, and it changed my life. I improved my own productivity and my chances for success. I gained more confidence. I valued my time more.

Hey, I was even able to publish my first book!

I don't even recognize myself from over 12 months ago. And in a way, that's a good thing.

I want you to have the same opportunity to change your life. I want Peter Voogd to help you too.

And you can start by grabbing your free copy of his book 6 Months to 6 Figures eBook today.

But hurry, because Peter is allowing this only for a limited time. And for those who get their free copy, you'll also secure access to his brand-new 4-part video training series, 30 Days to Your First $1k.

I wouldn't wait if I were you. Click here now to claim your free copy or to learn more.

Happy reading!

Sara

For My Readers (Free Book)

Hello my dear readers,

Good news and bad news for you. First, the good news…

I’ve managed to secure you guys a free copy of the #1 bestselling book - 6 Months to 6 Figures.

This book has now sold over 100,000 copies. It's been called “a must read for entrepreneurs”, and right now you can grab your no-cost copy as a gift from the author - Peter Voogd.

I read it last year and it’s changed my life! I've improved my productivity and my chances for success. Now I'm getting ready to be an "authorpreneur" (that "something new" I'm excited about for 2017)!

And you don't have to be an entrepreneur NOW to read this book. You can PLAN on being an entrepreneur.

So click here now to grab your copy of 6 Months to 6 Figures.

Now for the BAD news…

This is only available for a few more days. If you don’t act fast, you’ll miss it. Plus it gets even worse because you won’t just lose your copy of the book…

You’ll also miss out on securing access to Peter Voogd’s brand-new 4-part video series - 30 Days to Your First $1K.

You can get all the details by clicking here.

Thank you for following me. Happy reading, and have an awesome day!

Sara

Happy New Year! And Something New...

Hello, and Happy New Year! It’s been a while.

I am excited about a new project I am finishing up and it should be ready either late January or early February.

Remember I mentioned in November that a second project besides NaNoWriMo was keeping me busy?

Stay tuned... I will reveal more details about this soon. ;)

I Need Your Help, Dear Readers (It'll Take 5 Seconds)

As some of you may know, November is National Novel Writing Month. I vowed to write 50,000 words toward a novel. This is my second time participating. 

Unfortunately I am less prepared than I was in 2015. So this newest novel will be harder to write.

But it's not just the NaNoWriMo work I'm worried about: another writing project is keeping me busy and taking precious time I could spend on writing for my NaNoWriMo novel (or maybe it's the other way around? Not sure.).
 
And while I won't be updating my Author Notebook as much (at least through December), here's something I think you'll appreciate: you can give me your opinion on which day of the week I should update my Author Notebook. 

Are weekend days better than the weekdays for finding a new blog post? Are weekdays better for you, and which one?

I want to know what the majority of my readers think before I commit to a schedule. I want to be consistent but I can't do it without your help. Please let me know what schedule you prefer by using the poll I placed on the right-side sidebar, under my profile. 

It takes only 5-10 seconds to decide and vote for your preference. The poll will stick around until the end of November.

If you have other suggestions, like what time of day I should update my Author Notebook (like if you read it in the morning or look forward to it at night), you may add those in the comments.

I appreciate your help, guys. I know I won't be able to please everyone, but I'll do my best. ;)

My YouTube Channel is up: A New Author with New Beginnings

So, I'm up on YouTube now! Both nervous AND excited about this. :)

Easy Journal Writing is on Amazon Kindle!

Hi writers and readers,

My eBook Easy Journal Writing is now available for the Amazon Kindle. This is exciting for me! I'm both excited and nervous putting myself out there in a way I haven't before.

Within the next week, I'll be sharing some different insights about my book. Things like: why I wrote the book and why I gave the book its subtitle.

So stay tuned. In the meantime, grab your copy of Easy Journal Writing and learn how you can ease into journal writing in your spare time. You don't wanna miss out!

https://www.amazon.com/author/sara-a-watts

UPDATE: New book cover! It has been updated to the cover design below:

Here was the old cover for the eBook:

 

Hello There and Welcome!

Hello fellow writers and readers!

Welcome to my author notebook. I am Sara A. Watts, the author of Easy Journal Writing: Jump-start Your Journaling Routine with Expert Tips and Light Prompts.

This is something of a starter blog until I’m able to make a better website. But for now, you can learn more about me and my book's topics here.

I will also be writing my thoughts and experiences as both a writer and an introvert. The purpose of this blog is to continue sharing those experiences after my book has been published. But I will share them so that you may relate. 

I want to make it known there are many positive aspects about being an introvert writer. I am constantly learning about my new life and continue to journal. And since I'm an advocate of journal writing, you will benefit from what I share.

I enjoy personal journaling, which is one of those positive qualities as an introvert. It allows me to write more when I'm not at my computer. And, journal writing really is stress relief. I say this in my book too. At the end of the day my head is filled with thoughts and ideas that need somewhere to go. So I write them down in a notebook. 

It's very therapeutic. :)

As of today I'm in my final preparations to publish the book for the Amazon Kindle, so I'm very excited about it!

Glad you found me. Happy reading!