I like having multiple irons in the fire (and I also like your word “delulu!”) and I think I could handle them if I weren’t wasting time doing the things that have zero value (checking Goodreads or most sales-related info seeking). I also wish I were better at turning work off completely-weekends especially but also random good weather or family days! Then I remember that annoyingly productive Stephen King and think how he only takes off 2 days a year (IF he takes off any!) and I’m back to complete confusion about expectations.
I think you're onto something there........we might have time for our projects if we would stop doing X Y or Z with our time instead. And we can always choose the appropriate balance that day, as long as we stop to think!
I like having multiple irons in the fire (and I also like your word “delulu!”) and I think I could handle them if I weren’t wasting time doing the things that have zero value (checking Goodreads or most sales-related info seeking). I also wish I were better at turning work off completely-weekends especially but also random good weather or family days! Then I remember that annoyingly productive Stephen King and think how he only takes off 2 days a year (IF he takes off any!) and I’m back to complete confusion about expectations.
Loved this post!
I think you're onto something there........we might have time for our projects if we would stop doing X Y or Z with our time instead. And we can always choose the appropriate balance that day, as long as we stop to think!
Oh my gosh, I can completely relate. I feel like it's hard for writers to truly take time off since our work is always with us!
Such good tips and reminders!
Thanks, Alex!