I used to think it was impossible for me to be organized because I was a "creative type."

I have been doing this for years.

Rock bottom for me was when I nearly burned myself out completing NaNoWriMo because I had no plan and no way to keep my ideas organized. I was frustrated about having to always search for things, I was mentally drained from trying to remember where I put all my information, and I was struggling to write because I didn't know where to go with each scene. It was terrible.

How did I break this bad habit?

I learned about how my mind works - and found tools to help me that fit with what I needed.

Everything changed as soon as I started working with my natural rhythms instead of against them.

And honestly, I saw almost immediate results.

• I started using templates to help me brainstorm information for my world-building.

• I was able to organize my ideas from the beginning and sort them easily.

• My writing output grew and became much easier to accomplish each day.

• Best of all - I didn't feel overwhelmed anymore!

So, if you assume you have to choose between creativity and being organized, I encourage you to learn from my mistakes.

And learn how your mind works so you can find the right tools for you.