It’s called “work” for a reason. Most days we’re able to “work” through it and find enjoyment in what we do, but occasionally we’re faced with a grind that saps our strength and threatens to derail us. Fortunately, there are simple techniques for working through that grind.

I love writing the thoughtLEADERS blog—except when I hate writing it.

Most people think writing is easy. Sit down, make up an idea, type, and voilà! You’re done!

Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. I’d wager that many of you have elements of your jobs that look simple from the outside, too. The thing is, too much of those “easy” things can turn into a massive grind.

That grind wears on you. It saps your energy. It can even lead you to hate the work you love to do. Honestly, right now I’m writing this in the middle of one such grind. I’ve written this blog since 2008. That’s a lot of blogging. I’ve been pretty religious in sticking to my posting schedule.

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