Don’t Forget, Write Today

Write, even if it's just a few lines. Even if it's just a few words. Write something now, and you'll be writing more in the future. Do it daily, and you'll be writing better tomorrow. The one thing you have control over right now is to write something.

Have you forgotten about the importance of writing today? Do you find yourself thinking, "I'm just going to skip writing today and do it tomorrow"?

If so, you're not alone—I've been there too. But trust me when I tell you that every single time I've made that decision, I've regretted it later. You know why? Because writing every day is like flossing every day or eating your vegetables: it's just what humans are supposed to do!

You're busy, you've got stuff to do, and you've got a million things going on in your life. And then it hits you: "I haven't written anything today!"

Don't let that happen! Write today!

Writing is a great way to express yourself and make your thoughts clear to others. It can also help you think through problems and develop new ideas. And if you write every day, it will become easier for you to do it—and then even more fun!

If you're a writer, or if you have ever wanted to be a writer, the most important thing you can do is write. Every day. Because the more you write, the better you'll get at it, and the better your writing will get. And if there's one thing that's true about writing, it's that what you do every day will make you better at it.

It doesn't matter if it's a short story or an essay or a poem—just write something. Maybe you'll even finish it! Maybe your writing will be terrible, but maybe it won't! Either way, by writing today, you'll feel like you've accomplished something. And that feeling is just so satisfying.

The truth is that if you want to be a writer, then being a writer means writing every day. And even if you don't care about being a writer anymore? Well, guess what: writing is still good for your brain! Studies show that writing helps with memory retention and improves cognitive function in older adults.

And if you're not convinced yet, think about this: your writing will improve when you write every day. It's like playing the piano—you have to practice every day to get better at it. There's no shortcut to becoming a better writer except through practice.

So even if you're not interested in becoming an author, there's no reason not to write today. If nothing else, it will keep your mind sharp, help you remember things better, and make sure that when the time comes for you to write your memoirs (or whatever) you'll have all the right words at your disposal.

In Conclusion

One thing that helped me write, faster and more often, was to remind myself of this simple example; if you have just a few minutes a day to write, that time is enough. You can always make up for the moments when you haven't written by writing more later on—you get ahead by consistently writing.

I know, I know. It's easy to let yourself get distracted and forget about the things that really matter. But if you want to be a writer, you have to make time for it—and that means finding ways to make it a priority.

If you're someone who's trying to get their writing life together, I'm sure you've heard this before: "If it's important to you, find the time."

So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper, or open up your favorite text editor and get started on your next masterpiece!