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It’s So Easy to Fall Out of a Routine of Good Habits

Posted on November 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I fell out of my routine since my last holiday. You see, my routine was very much a forced thing. I was waking up pre dawn, as early as 4.30am, even though I’m naturally a night owl, and going to … Continue reading →

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Salman Rushdie’s Writing Routine & Mastery of the English Language

Posted on August 31, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’ve always been fascinated by the routines of people I admire. Especially what makes a writer tick. And since I’ve always been fascinated by the author Salman Rushdie I googled to find these gems. The great thing about the writing … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps

Posted on March 21, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’ve been taken with the idea of self improvement lately. Over the years I have attempted change and find that baby steps is the way to go.

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Exercise & Writing Routines of Famous People

Posted on March 10, 2013 by bookjunkie

I am very keen on studying routines of famous successful and happy people and trying to emulate them. It’s so often that I start off the day with great intentions but end the day with the awful realization that I … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Day

Posted on February 27, 2013 by bookjunkie

At the end of the day, when I’m in bed and the lights are out, I realize once again, that I have not kept to good routines. For instance I haven’t exercised and was sedentary all day, didn’t touch a … Continue reading →

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The Agony of Visiting the Dentist

Posted on October 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’ve been hesitating seeing the dentist for the longest time. It’s not that I’m afraid of the dental check-up but more being confined in the chair due to my claustrophobic tendencies. In the end I was ok. I talked myself … Continue reading →

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Procrastination and those Nagging Tasks

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have tons of nagging tasks, you know those things you know you need to do, but end up being distracted by something else.  You are either afraid of them (going to the dentist) or they just seem so tedious … Continue reading →

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Every Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

Every Sunday I tell myself that the next week will be different. I will start afresh on Monday. EVERY SUNDAY. Seriously. I feel like I am stuck in limbo and not moving forward. I have been stuck in limbo for … Continue reading →

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Yann Martel’s Writing Habits

Posted on April 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am a great admirer of Yann Martel and his mastery of words.  He has a way of making his stories light and accessible.  His stories seem to me like deceptively child-like fables which most effectively contain powerful messages about … Continue reading →

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How Do Famous Writers Write?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Writing habits of Paul Theroux, Haruki Murakami, Salman Rushdie and Peter Mayle. Continue reading →

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