Mommy on the Spot: My Incentive Program

It is mid-November, and I am fully immersed in writing my book. I am going to bed before 10pm, which hasn’t happened since the last time I grew tiny humans in my very own body. I am waking up at 5:10am to write for 2 hours before starting the rest of my day. I am researching and thinking and then thinking some more.

I am starting to have faith that I will be able to reach my 30,000-word goal by the end of the month.

I seriously love this process! Love it! I feel engaged! And excited!

And so damn tired. Oh, goodness, am I tired.

By the time I get back from dropping the kids off at the bus stop, I have been awake for over 4 hours. And I can expect only so much from my coffee.

I am pushing myself so hard this month because I do not want to try and maintain my focus during the holiday season. The kids are in school for a mere 14 days before they are home for a 16. straight. days.

During those 16 days, we will celebrate Christmas, visiting with out-of-town family members, and of course, seeing The Force Awakens.

Even though I love what I am doing and learning so much about writing and myself, I feel that I need to reward myself for staying committed to goal.

I have decided to reward myself with going to the movies. I don’t have all of the details worked out yet, but I am visualizing myself in the deluxe recliner with real butter popcorn, possibly wine depending on the show time.

Here is a list of movies that I found on PopSugar's site that cannot wait to see:

Joy