I’ve spent some time this morning fretting over the fact that I have not been very productive in my writing so far this year. My blog stats are down. I haven’t worked on the book much at all. I didn’t have a blog post idea for this morning. Rather than let the fretting continue, I instead decided to look at what I have done and will do this week. While I have not been productive when it comes to writing I have:
- been more active online which is important in getting your work out there when you do write
- cleaned the bathrooms
- taken down the outdoor Christmas lights
- cooked dinner most nights
- taken out the trash
- done a load of laundry
- organized my sock drawer, throwing away ones with giant holes in them
- spent quality time with my daughter
- taken multiple walks
- exercised more
This week I may not be productive writing but I know I will:
- pick up holds at the library
- stop by the grocery store while I’m out to pick up some essentials
- maybe also buy a lottery ticket while I’m out
- go to my therapy session online
- deliver some belated Christmas gifts to porches
- virtually attend the funeral of a friend’s mom
- do more laundry
- go for more walks
- clean the kitchen
- vacuum the house
- spend more time with my daughter
So, even if I don’t get much writing done, it’s not like I’m sitting around doing nothing. I need to give myself a break. Next week, when my daughter is back at her apartment and my wife is home I can get into a more regular routine.
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One thing is for sure, beating yourself won’t make you more productive! Quite the opposite. Sounds to me like you’re doing an awesome job anyway.
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Yeah. I’m working hard not to beat myself up over my lack of writing productivity
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It’s hard I know. My default mode is to beat myself up too. Take it easy.🙏
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You’re doing stuff. Getting more exercise while the weather is cooperating is a great thing!
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My new therapist has called me out a lot for my guilt over resting
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