What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it?
I procrastinate!!! Most of my adult life has been over scheduled, mainly due to a demanding career. As a result chores, fun, socializing and relaxation got wedged into the crevices in between. I was just reminded how much I was able to accomplish in a 24 hour period when I had guests for two weeks and was planning a surprise party. Crossing items off my To-Do list I wondered how I use to entertain AND work. My hours were well orchestrated, not a second wasted. Sleep was often sacrificed and I was ALWAYS tired. In the past 15 months I've indulged in a more relaxed, unemployed lifestyle. Sometimes I miss the pace, but more often than not I embrace the freedom to get lost in the blogosphere, read a book, take a nap, watch a movie in the afternoon, or try a new recipe without a reason. There's always a little voice in the back on my head telling me I could be doing more, judging my daily choices, projecting regrets. I try not to notice. My goal is to stay in the moment, and if in the moment I'm not saving the world, or writing a novel, or changing the fine art photography world, so be it. I like giving myself permission to, at times, do nothing. This stage won't last forever, so I'm embracing it!
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