Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results…Albert Einstein
I’ve been toiling over my writing lately and haven’t been very successful with 1) my novel and 2) my blogging. Instead of forcing myself to do something that hasn’t been working for me lately I decided to do something else this evening. I stayed away from the screens.
Once begun is half done…Mary Poppins
Instead of agonizing in front of the computer or zoning out in front of the TV I did something completely different. I baked some cookies. On a work night!
Husby and I sampled the cookies and they were pretty dang good. Not only did I make the cookies, I cleaned up the kitchen until it sparkled, and it felt really good.
There is no motivator like success…Charlotte Trout, aka Glinda
Yep, getting out of the rut of well-intentioned but nonproductive activities is a good idea sometimes. Do something completely different when things aren’t working for you. Bake some cookies and eat them too ~ you’ll find the motivation you’ve been looking for.
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A great idea. So easy to slump in front of the TV at the end of the day.
So true, Lucie. And sitting in front of a computer trying to come up with words can be too much of a challenge sometimes. Although you seem to be doing quite well with that. Love your recent posts!
I rarely watch TV, Im a bookworm, so I have about four books on the bedside table and I choose one to suit my moods Sara. I do agree if things feel wrong with the writing, I do something else too. Or go for a walk.
Nothing can be done all the time, right? Sometimes I think if I keep at a thing for long enough I’ll get it right, but we need the breaks. Walk away, and the inspiration will come.
My theory is to chip away at the dreams and passions if I cannot quite get there on any particular day due to LIFE getting in the way Sara. So I chip away at small pieces of reading, writing and art.
Chipping and chipping. You’re right, but it’s hard for me to give only snippets. When the mood strikes I must delve and not come up for air until I’m completely spent. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when I retire from the day job – will I disappear into the studio or writing room for days at a time? Perhaps.
Oh yes you will, you won’t be able to help yourself and it will be your time to do something that you love Sara.