11. H.G. Wells Short Story Competition (July 8)

12. Short Fiction Aesthetica Magazine (August 31)

13. John Steinbeck Award for Fiction (Nov 1)

14. Jericho Writers First 500 Words Competition (Dec 2)

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6. Cheshire Novel Prize (June 1)

7. Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition (June 2)

8. Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition (June 2)

9. The Lascaux Prize (Flash Fiction) (June 30)

10. Moth Short Story Competition (June 30)

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Thanks Rae, likewise! 😊

Let me know which hacks you find helpful, or share your own strategies! Let’s beat decision paralysis together. 💪✨ #Productivity #ADHDJourney #LifeHacks #GetThingsDone

Full blog post:
www.art4marax.com/blog

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The key to breaking free from decision paralysis? Take action.
🚀 It’s not about finding the perfect solution—it’s about breaking the cycle of inaction.

What works for you? 👇

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Hack #5: Limit Your Choices

Too many options can freeze you up. Narrow your list to 3 tasks, then focus on one at a time. 🎯 Makes decision-making so much easier!

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Hack #4: The Pomodoro Technique

Work in 25-minute focus sprints, followed by 5-minute breaks. After 4 rounds, take a longer break. 🕒🔁 Breaking tasks into chunks makes them less intimidating and keeps energy high.

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Hack #3:

Two-Minute Rule

If it’ll take 2 minutes or less, DO IT NOW. ⏳✅ This stops small tasks from piling up and keeps you moving forward. Momentum is everything!

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Hack #2: Task Bundling

Pair something you dread with something you love! For example:
* Editing? Listen to your favorite album. 🎧✍️
* Walking in the cold? Try a podcast. 🚶‍♀️🎙️
It’s called temptation bundling, and it works wonders. 🙌

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Hack #1: Random Draw

When my to-do list is overwhelming, I let fate decide. Write down tasks, toss them in a jar, and pick one. Commit to it—no overthinking. 📝✨ Takes the pressure off and helps me just get started!

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Thanks lovely ❤️

❤️ But perhaps the most meaningful project I began this year is one rooted in family and memory. www.art4marax.com/blog/wrapping-up-2024-1

Thank you for being part of my journey this year. Here’s to another year of stories, connection, and hope. ✨

#YearInReview #Writingcommunity #CreativeJourney

🏅 Thrilled to see my MG fantasy Madi and the Moon shortlisted for the @guppybookspublishing award. This story holds a special place in my heart, and the recognition means the world. 🧵3/4

📚 Completing and publishing the full version of the adult archeo fantasy novel The Eye of the Ocean via Kickstarter with my coauthor Sara Lilley @whatsaradidnext and talented designer/ illustrator Lorenzo Gaggiotti @stockholm17 —I received my beautiful copy this week! 🧵2/4