The most important part is remembering our family and friends. These are not irritating pests which get in the way of our writing. They are part of us, some of the reasons we live. Humans are sociable creatures. Sometimes I think it would be easier if we all just lived in our own little bubbles and didn't interact, but that's not the way it works. That wouldn't be fun. Whether we are extroverts or introverts or anything in-between, we all need some human interaction. It might be a lot, it might not. But please don't get so wrapped up in writing that you forget to look after your relationships. Apart from anything else, people are often a good source of inspiration! There is no way you can write realistic characters unless you talk to real people.
Next point - don't worry. Every situation we worry about can be split into two categories: things we can control and things we can't. If you can control the situation, then find a way to do something to help it. Don't just sit there brooding and getting miserable. If you can't control it, don't waste time worrying. Do the best you can to make the situation bearable and think about something else.
Set yourself boundaries. Don't let yourself spend all day every day writing. It isn't healthy. Write every day and write loads, but don't make it a chore. Write because you love it. Remember to have time relaxing and doing everything else you have to.
Final point - don't make your whole life revolve around your dream. Because one day, you will achieve it. And maybe it will be everything you wished for, maybe it won't. Whatever it is will not be perfect and you have to move on from there. So don't wrap every thread of your life around getting published or whatever else it is you want to achieve. Cling onto that dream, reach for it and appreciate everything you have in your life. Writing is beautiful. So is life.
I hope you all have loads of fun writing and doing everything else which you love!
Zoe x
