“You Can’t” Gremlin – Stress Thingy

What is a Gremlin?

A gremlin is the voice in your head that is the self-doubting, pessimistic, obnoxious part of you. This gremlin is a physical representation of that voice in your head.

Your gremlin tells you that

• you’ll never make it as a writer;
• you’re not good enough;
• you don’t have time to write; and
• everyone will laugh at you.

The voice says

• the laundry needs to be folded;
• the cat litter boxes need to be cleaned;
• the yard needs to be raked;
• the spices need to be alphabetized; and
• all BEFORE your write.

Do NOT let your gremlin keep you from writing.

When your gremlin starts in on you, do something with it:

• place its hand over its mouth;
• toss it in a drawer or the freezer;
• stick it in a plant; or
• put it in a corner for a time-out.

Do something physical with your gremlin and then get back to WRITING!