tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post4445172605647101482..comments2024-03-16T07:55:54.153-07:00Comments on Views From the Bald Patch: Too much of a good thing?Botanisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-67095180999449232132016-02-15T18:41:31.159-08:002016-02-15T18:41:31.159-08:00Huntress, the sad thing is, I don't even need ...Huntress, the sad thing is, I don't even need distractions. I'm so out of practice with sitting down and getting on with things that I actively look for distract...squirrel! :)Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-23231480689185905942016-02-15T11:46:05.171-08:002016-02-15T11:46:05.171-08:00I am queen at making excuses to keep from writing....I am queen at making excuses to keep from writing. Something needs done, Squirrel!, or just plain dithering. <br />Time I got. A shock collar I need. *zzzzzttt. YOWL...okay, okay, #amwriting*Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-20720234830964715062016-02-10T20:34:33.276-08:002016-02-10T20:34:33.276-08:00Denise, that's sad to hear but also what I mos...Denise, that's sad to hear but also what I most fear about retirement. I don't want to end up like that.<br /><br />Crystal, 70 children? You're brave! :)Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-40471536752663605522016-02-10T06:47:52.280-08:002016-02-10T06:47:52.280-08:00It's definitely about what you're used to....It's definitely about what you're used to. For a time, I worked with 70+ children once a week. When dealing with that many wiggly little bodies, you learn to never sit still. So I didn't. And then things changed and I was expected to sit like an adult and pay attention rather than wiggle with the littles. Oye. But change is good.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-86753435887343075542016-02-09T18:26:29.338-08:002016-02-09T18:26:29.338-08:00It is good to take breaks. I've heard of write...It is good to take breaks. I've heard of writers who finally gave up their day job to write full time, and couldn't get inspired. They procrastinated and got little done. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-31323887080816428162016-02-08T13:04:21.434-08:002016-02-08T13:04:21.434-08:00David, I think the research shows that small break...David, I think the research shows that small breaks help recharge the batteries. I need to develop the discipline to keep the breaks from overwhelming the productive streak in between :)<br /><br />Chrys, burning out from needing to be productive is certainly a danger.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-91959136540940546702016-02-08T09:54:10.754-08:002016-02-08T09:54:10.754-08:00When I have a free day to essentially do nothing b...When I have a free day to essentially do nothing because I have no list of obligations, I can't help but rush around doing this and that because I can. I'll find new things to do, more things than what I had on my list. And yes, I burn myself out.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-49414593482451808592016-02-08T06:27:44.554-08:002016-02-08T06:27:44.554-08:00This happens a lot to me, as well. I just adjust a...This happens a lot to me, as well. I just adjust and go with it, though. I'm starting to like my little breaks in between writing, and turning my attention to something else entirely different for a little while actually helps to recharge my creative writing batteries for the next go 'round.David Batistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447011239238933425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-81398994729727313982016-02-07T12:29:42.507-08:002016-02-07T12:29:42.507-08:00Jean, I think it's all a matter of developing ...Jean, I think it's all a matter of developing the right habits. It takes time.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-29483726466943489012016-02-07T10:33:02.992-08:002016-02-07T10:33:02.992-08:00I had this problem at first after the dust had set...I had this problem at first after the dust had settled with the building and moving into of our new home. OMG what do I do with this time thing? Working in shorter increments seems to do the trick for me. I set up a good pattern during NaNoWriMo, twenty minutes to half an hour and then get up and go do something and then come back to write again. My experiment day of writing fifteen minutes of each hour for an entire day was a big eye opener to breaking up my day for better writing productivity. After a couple months, I've gotten back to the point where I can get lost in writing for an hour or so before I need to come up for air, so there is hope. :)Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-7250492860521707332016-02-07T09:41:15.882-08:002016-02-07T09:41:15.882-08:00Hilary, longer days may well help. I find it easie...Hilary, longer days may well help. I find it easier to settle outdoors that cooped up in a noisy house.<br /><br />Alex, glad it's not just me. And you must be one of the most hard-working writers out there.<br /><br />Delores, good to know :)<br /><br />Stephen, that's the point. I can't just do nothing, but I've got out of practice structuring my own time productively.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-71932102404348912812016-02-07T09:16:19.490-08:002016-02-07T09:16:19.490-08:00I can usually find something creative or productiv...I can usually find something creative or productive to do. Doing nothing makes me feel like a bum.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-66830603498574315702016-02-07T05:51:56.669-08:002016-02-07T05:51:56.669-08:00Don't worry about retirement.....it does take ...Don't worry about retirement.....it does take a little while but you get used to it and then you find yourself resenting any interruption in your day. I happily get up early every morning just to putter around but if I have an early morning appointment suddenly I don't want to get up, I don't want to get ready, I don't want to go....throws my whole day off lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-53982794045243693122016-02-07T05:01:23.558-08:002016-02-07T05:01:23.558-08:00That happens to me. A Saturday with no list means ...That happens to me. A Saturday with no list means I get nothing done. Those longs stretches of time make me feel like a slug.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-70936620036870365412016-02-07T00:01:16.231-08:002016-02-07T00:01:16.231-08:00Hi Ian - I can quite see what you're getting a...Hi Ian - I can quite see what you're getting at ... the rat race of life, with all those things you've listed - then that quiet space comes along ... and what now springs to mind. Good luck with getting the balance right ... and longer days will help ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com