 Being busy and being productive are not the same thing. By working the daily practice of journaling into your routine, you’ll be able to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and identify any obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your goals. Sometimes you get so caught up trying to tackle your to-do list, juggling a million tasks, that you end up being less productive. Spinning many plates and multi-tasking is a way of life for most of us, but over time this can lead to chronic burnout and seriously impact your health and wellbeing. The start of the new year brings new opportunities to refocus your writing efforts and set intentions for the year ahead. Maybe you achieved some of your goals last year, or maybe you lagged behind and are looking to improve this year. Wherever you are at in your writing journey, self-reflection is always a valuable tool to celebrate your successes but also to highlight areas for improvement. Here’s some handy tips to help you achieve your writing goals for 2023. 1. Reflect on the previous year Before you start charging ahead for this year, it’s important to look back on the last year and assess any challenges or obstacles you faced. Write down any projects you worked on, then what went well and what you feel could have gone better for each. What did you find particularly challenging? Was anything easier than you expected? By bringing awareness to your areas of strength and weakness as a writer, you can then work out practical solutions to your problems. For example, if you struggled with editing or proofreading your own work, perhaps look into hiring a professional editor to help you. You could also look at joining a local writing group, or an online group on social media, for advice, constructive feedback, and editorial assistance.  2. Visualising your achievements Think about the future and what you want to have achieved by this time next year. Perhaps your goal is to get your stories published or acquire a literary agent? The act of writing down your goals has been proven to increase your chances of success - so get clear about what you want, and write it down in the affirmative. You may find it useful to use the writing prompt “By this time next year I will…”. Write down everything you want to have achieved in a year’s time. 3. Plan of action Once you know what you want to achieve, backtrack and work out the practical steps you will need to take to actually make it happen. Break it down into small and manageable actions - if ‘getting published’ is your goal, then your actions may include:
These 5 smaller steps make the larger goal of getting your work published seem much more achievable and less daunting. 4. Commit to your goals No matter how badly you want to achieve your goals, you need to put in the work to actually make it happen. Whilst many people advocate writing every day, this is simply not realistic or practical for some people - especially if you’re juggling work and family commitments. If writing every day isn’t possible for you, schedule in some regular time each week where you focus on your own writing projects - whether that is writing stories, researching publishers, or taking courses to boost your skills. By taking your goals seriously and dedicating regular time to your endeavours, you will maximise your chances of success. These are just a few ideas to help you be more productive and smash your writing goals for 2023. By having a clear vision of what you want to achieve, taking small, actionable steps, and committing regular time to your writing, you will get closer to realising your dreams - who knows what you will have accomplished by this time next year! Happy writing! Look out for Melissa's latest articles on Anita Frost's author website, where she'll talk about topics including business and publishing, author news and events, and giving back to communities. You can find her in-depth monthly feature on the News & Media page of the Green Bean Collection website, discussing children's books and reading, early years education, living a greener lifestyle and all things Green Bean!
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 Thank you These last few years have been a fantastic period of growth and we are grateful to our clients and customers who trusted in us and our products. Your requests, demands, and feedbacks have pushed us to go a long way and improve our business to make it so great. Our story is incomplete without the encouragement and positive reviews of our clients and customers that has spurred us to develop and grow as a business.  Special Message Founder & Author Anita Frost We have an incredible team and a super big vision for the future. With brand new toys and books will be hitting the shelves across several stores, bringing our customers more to enjoy from the Green Bean Collection. We cannot wait to see what this next year has in store for the business! Our next year's main focus will be customer service, community engagement, character awareness, increasing our distribution availability, for now, we sturdy the sails for a strong sail into our third year of business growth. Thank you for joining us over this last two years creating precious moments through fun adventure  Contact: If you have any queries or enquiries, do not hesitate to contact us on: 020 8242 4268 or alternatively, send us an email at shop@greenbeancollection.co.uk. Or visit us at www.greenbeancollection.co.uk The Green Bean team is passionate about helping children to learn and develop through play and having fun. Our top 3 best-selling children’s toys from the Green Bean Collection from 2021-2022 have been:
Green Bean & Friends 7in1 Card Game - 7 different games to play together which are both educational and entertaining, including classics such as Pairs, Snap, Memory Games, and Flash Cards. What have your kids loved playing with over the last year? We’re excited to see what new releases are coming for 2023!  Green Bean Collection focuses on safety, sustainability and Value. Prefect for Nursery children toddlers and children under 6 years. The desire for children to play and explore is universal, which is why kids’ toys and games are still as popular as ever for keeping children entertained and helping them to develop. The Toy Association says that “Toys ignite a child’s imagination offering limitless possibilities. They also reflect cultural and societal trends unfolding within a generation.”  Bringing families together
After a challenging time during the pandemic, with families unable to see extended family and friends, games that can bring the whole family together and promote connection have been important. With families being confined to hometime activities during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, toys and games which parents could get involved with and play alongside their children have also seen a rise in popularity. This includes group card games, board games, and toys and games with a creative element, such as baking or arts and crafts. Make this Christmas one to treasure with this wonderful Green Bean gift set - perfect for encouraging imaginative play away from screens, nurturing a love of reading, and spending quality time together with your little ones!  Give the gift of learning with our wonderful collection of gift sets. There’s exciting stories, fun card games, and gorgeous soft toys that children will adore - all with their favourite characters from the Green Bean Collection!  Gift Sets
Explore our award-winning collectable gifts for children to treasure and spend quality time together as a family over the festive period! There’s something to suit all budgets, with high-quality gifts that offer excellent value for money! Fun Learning Bundle A wonderful selection of toys, games and books to make learning fun! Ideal for children aged 2-5, this gift set includes 3 beautifully illustrated board books, our 7in1 Card Games, and a cuddly Green Bean Soft Toy. Children’s 12-Piece Gift Set Offering excellent value for money, this 12-piece gift set includes a range of exciting toys, games and books that will entertain your child for hours and inspire a love of reading whilst helping develop key skills! Board Books & Toy Gift Set The perfect gift for children under 5 to have fun and learn all about numbers, colours and shapes with Green Bean! Includes a beautiful board books box set and Green Bean soft toy. Paperback Books & Toy Gift Set This gift set includes our paperback books box set with 3 exciting stories from the Green Bean Collection, ideal for Early Readers. Comes with a Green Bean Soft Toy to inspire creative play and be a best friend for children to learn and play with! Board Books Gift Set Give young children a great introduction to books and learning with Green Bean’s Numbers, Colours, and Shapes! A great gift idea which comes in a beautiful presentation box for little ones to cherish. Paperback Books Gift Set Join Green Bean at the Park, the Pool and at Bedtime in these adventurous tales from the Green Bean Collection! A wonderful gift for children to enjoy reading independently or for parents to share some quality time away from screens with their children. Early Reader Bundle This bundle is filled with learning fun for children from preschool to reception age and is recommended by 9 out of 10 parents as the perfect early reader set! Comes with 3 early reader paperback books, our 7in1 Card Games, and a gorgeous Green Bean Soft Toy. There’s so much to choose from this Christmas with the Green Bean Collection! Do you live locally? We offer a Click & Collect option for those who live in Manchester and want to save on delivery costs! |
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