For those who can't keep up with note: How to continue posting without relying on motivation

Among those who have participated in my note seminars so far, quite a few people have felt that they "cannot continue with note" or "cannot maintain their motivation."

At the request of those who say, "I want to do note, but I just can't keep it up," I have compiled this into an article.

It's not because your willpower is weak that you can't continue

Have you ever had an experience like this?

You think about writing a note, but you just can't keep it up.

You have motivation at first, but before you know it, you stop.

Some people have even said, "Once my streak of consecutive posts was broken, I lost my motivation to continue."

You can't think of any topics to write about.

You run out of things to write, and your updates just stop.

When busy days continue, posting gets pushed to the back burner.

There are quite a few people who think, "I'll write again someday," and before they know it, months have passed.

Actually, the reason you can't continue is not because your willpower is weak.
You can't continue because you don't have a system in place.

You don't need motivation to brush your teeth, right?

It's a habit, so you just do it naturally.
Actually, posting is the same way.

4 common patterns among those who can't continue

Do any of these apply to you?

01 Trying to write the perfect article

The more you think you need to write a long piece or carefully plan the structure, the more your hands will stop. Aiming for perfection makes the act of starting to write feel burdensome.

02 Thinking of topics from scratch every time

If you start by asking, "What should I write?", you will use up all your time and energy right there. Not having a stock of topics might be the biggest pitfall.

03 Not setting a time to write

I also tended to prioritize work with deadlines and put my own posting on the back burner.

"I'll write if I have time" is almost the same as "I won't write."

I've realized that if you don't consciously secure time, it will never appear.

04 Expecting immediate results

Some people say they lose motivation if they don't get "likes" or followers immediately after posting.

That might be a matter of timing, not a problem with the system.

5 simple systems used by people who can keep going

There might be hints in the examples of people who used to be bad at continuing but are now able to keep writing on note.

01 Deciding on "writing days" by day of the week

In this person's case, they decided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to upload articles to note.

The time spent worrying about whether to write or not actually consumes quite a bit of brain energy.

Just like brushing your teeth, fixing the timing reduces the cost of thinking to zero.

Let's create a state where you can act just by knowing "today is a writing day."

Deciding on a time to write

In my case, I make it a point to write in the morning.

If I have to go out early the next day, I prepare a draft saved the night before and publish it in the morning.

Find a time when you can concentrate, such as right after waking up, during your commute, or before going to bed.

Setting a timer and writing in blocks of time is also effective.

Setting reasonable goals

I upload articles to note every day, but I think everyone has a pace that suits them.

At first, short articles are fine.

Set a pace you can maintain without strain, such as once a week or once every two weeks.

02 Stock ideas in your smartphone notes. Use photos as notes too!

The reason it takes time is that you start by looking for ideas before you write.

Just by jotting down things you notice in your daily life, you will never run out of ideas.

Things you learned today, stories about failures, sudden realizations, or frequently asked questions.

If you think, 'This could be an idea,' write it down.

I take photos with my smartphone and use them as notes.

Saving drafts on note might also be a good idea.

How to prevent running out of ideas?

If you stay aware of your readers' worries and interests and keep your antenna up, they become article ideas.

I also recommend looking back at past articles to rewrite them or turning them into a series.

When you are stuck, reading articles by other note users can sometimes give you hints.

03 Post 60-point articles

I am often asked, 'How many characters should a note article be?'

A good guideline is 800 to 1500 characters, and post at 60 points.

If you aim for perfection, you will end up stopping. Readers resonate more with real, down-to-earth words than with 100-point perfection.

Just write it for now, and fix it later.

Even I sometimes notice typos after publishing an article or realize I need to add something, so I edit them many times (laughs).

I recommend just writing it up, publishing it, and fixing it later◎

Even if there are typos or omissions, you can fix them later.

04 Have one template

I think it's hard to think about the structure every time.

Fixing a simple format might make it easier to write.

05 Think of it as a 'record' rather than 'broadcasting'

Thinking 'I have to write for someone' puts pressure on you, doesn't it?

Just recording what you've learned makes for a great article.

There are hints in what you learn at seminars, your daily realizations, and conversations with customers!

Enjoy interacting with readers

Getting comments and 'likes' can lead to increased motivation.

Do for others what you would want them to do for you.

Read other note users' articles and actively interact with readers by leaving comments or 'likes'.

Don't compare yourself to others

But don't get down by comparing yourself to other note users!

It's important to keep going steadily at your own pace.

Prepare a reward for yourself

How about preparing a reward for yourself once you've finished writing an article?

Eating what you like or doing what you enjoy to refresh yourself is also important◎

The Toothbrushing Method 💛 3 Principles of Habit Formation

You don't need difficult techniques to build a habit.
Think about why you brush your teeth every day.

🕐 Fix a specific time

🌱 Start small

💯 Don't aim for perfection

Starting with one article a week is fine.
As you keep going, it will naturally increase to two or three times a week.
What matters is not the 'quantity' but 'not stopping'.

I think it's okay to take a break sometimes.
Even if there is a gap, as long as you don't quit, you are still continuing.

The true value of posting on note

Finally, I'd like to share something a bit deeper.

One article might not change anything.

But,when it piles up to 10, 50, or 100 articles, it becomes a treasure that belongs only to you.

The accumulated record itself has value, and your note articles become assets.

note is not about talent,
it's about habit.

Once it becomes as natural as brushing your teeth,
you will be able to continue naturally without needing motivation.

You don't have to overthink it.
It doesn't have to be perfect.

It's also okay to use the power of AI

You can also use the power of AI to create article outlines or drafts.

First, try writing your next article with a light heart!

Continuing with note might not be easy.

Please try to build the habit little by little, using the tips I introduced this time.

If you do that, you will surely be able to enjoy note as well!

Case studies of people who couldn't post but are now able to

We will also be holding a collaboration event featuring a public interview on the process of how someone who used to struggle with posting became able to do so!

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