{"id":50399,"date":"2020-09-01T12:15:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T10:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/?p=50399"},"modified":"2022-08-18T20:09:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:09:49","slug":"clear-your-mind-inspiration-shot-september-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/en\/blog\/clear-your-mind-inspiration-shot-september-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear your mind… – Inspiration shot September 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clear your mind\u2026<\/h1>\n

Inspiration shot September 2020<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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For the first time in 10 years, I was on a road trip without a laptop. It was kind of a vacation, although I don’t actually ‘do’ holidays. The idea was to recharge in nature, the implementation was some pretty challenging but very rewarding hiking in the French Alps \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

It felt really good to focus on activities with my body rather than my mind! However, it wasn’t easy to let go, to disconnect. Do you recognize this challenge?<\/p>\n

It wasn’t the best time to go on a trip and leave all my projects behind (is it ever?). I find myself in the busiest time ever with all my new plans and projects.<\/p>\n

Below you’ll find an update and some inspiration, ideas, and tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hiking and other tips in the French Alps<\/h2>\n<\/div>

If you ever go to\u00a0Annecy<\/a>\u00a0(flying to Geneva), here are a few things that I recommend.<\/p>\n

Walking around (and swimming or paddleboarding in) Lake Annecy is worthwhile, as well as a hike to the highest point with a beautiful view over the lake and a walk through the old town.<\/p>\n

The cute village of\u00a0Praz-sur-Arly<\/a>\u00a0is a 1.5-hour drive away, with authentic skiing or hiking. At\u00a0Emonet Sports<\/a>\u00a0I always buy my hiking\/ski clothing and gear: better quality than elsewhere, cheaper too, and with expert advice. Plus you support the local people and their businesses.<\/p>\n

If you really want to go into the mountains, start in\u00a0Bionassay<\/a>, a picture-perfect old-fashioned village at the foot of the Montblanc.\u00a0Les Chalets du Miage<\/a>\u00a0is an amazing place for a day hike or overnight stay. Their ‘tarte aux myrtille’ is world-famous. Hiking a further 1200 meters higher up the mountain (pffffff!) you’ll find the unique\u00a0Refuge du Plan du Glacier<\/a>. There aren’t any showers, but you can eat super tasty vegetarian food, enjoy your achievement and the view of the glacier, plus chat with the lovely hosts.<\/p>\n

A little further on, near\u00a0Bourg Saint Maurice<\/a>, Martijn van den Elzen – a friend of Nyenrode – runs a number of catered chalets that I also like to visit, both in summer and winter. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Multitasking<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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If you want to get a lot done quickly, you sometimes have to schedule things very tightly. That can be very efficient, but can also cause some stress. I had to schedule things really carefully before I went away. Hopefully, my multi-tasking may inspire you:<\/p>\n

Just before I left for France I finished editing and handed over\u00a0my new book<\/a>\u00a0to the designer. Based on the structure of the book I recorded the accompanying e-course (approx. 50 videos!). Now ‘the only thing left to do’ was put together a workbook. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

As soon as my Dutch book was ready for the designer, I also sent the document to a translator, to make the book available in English. The next step is to record the e-course in English and create the English workbook.<\/p>\n

As always, each step takes a bit more time than I thought…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As I am writing this, I just received the proof of the Dutch edition of ‘This is how you write a book!’ After making the final edits, I can finally send out the preorders to the Dutch writers eagerly awaiting the book.<\/p>\n

You can still\u00a0pre-order the English book plus workbook\u00a0<\/a>at the ‘early bird price’<\/a>\u00a0for only \u20ac20 (normal price \u20ac26.90 after publication)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Oh, and in the meantime, I am also rewriting my website with the content I am creating for the books and e-courses\u2026 See\u00a0all information about Reverse writing in 1 place.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>
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Free checklist \u2018This is how you write a book!\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>

To share my work and to motivate more people to start writing their book, I’ve created a checklist, with all the steps and explanations of my Reverse Writing method, so that you can get started with your book.
\nDownload it for free here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Bat’ I can make you smile?<\/h2>\n<\/div>

In the context of ‘Reverse Writing’, I came across this video.\u00a0Someone filmed a bunch of bats upside down and it looks like a Goth nightclub\u2026\u00a0A perfect – and amusing – example of\u00a0how a different perspective can change everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>