This week was a bit of an experiment for me.
The first thing I did was to implement a schedule for myself. Yeah I know, sometimes I can be a slow learner.
I wanted to be sure to allow time for exercise and social media but also to have time to actually write.
It seemed I was always trying to find occasions to write and I realized time wasn’t going to jump out of a cake and yell, “Surprise!” I was going to have to carve out moments each day if I wanted to get words on paper.
So I did.
And what better way to test the formula than to continue telling my story? I gave myself permission each day to write, or at least think about what I wanted to compose.
And it felt decadent.
It also flowed out of me in a matter of minutes. The words went from my head straight to the keyboard without hesitation.
The instant I took the pressure off myself of squeezing out a post here and there in my “spare time” and instead allowed a block of time each day to create, the easier it was to write.
And it was fun too.
So, yeah, I’ve made a decision: This is going to be the year of the book.
What helped the most in reaching this conclusion was you. I may have written it, but you read it. Thank you for all of your encouragement. You have been so supportive and caring and uplifting, and I do appreciate that.
Don’t ask me what kind of book I’m going to write, because I’m still looking for the right recipe. But I’ll find it. And once I get started on it, you may not hear from me as often, but I’ll be right here writing.
Because I know this is the year of my book.
2019-01-18 at 08:10
Yayyy!!! I am so happy to hear this news!! Go get ‘em Tiger!!! Big huge hugs to you!!! Xx
2019-01-18 at 08:34
Thank you so much for all of your encouragement, Barbie!! Xx
2019-01-18 at 09:21
Kudos on the upcoming book! I too have committed to having a more “scheduled” life, to include a scheduled blocks for writing and reading. I would love to see a future post with an example of how you carved out your time.
2019-01-18 at 09:26
Thank you Anita!!
I decided to allow for social media from 8am to 9am. Then exercise and get ready for my day. From 10:30-2:30 I’ve blocked out time to write and create. What a difference it’s made!! Then 3pm-5pm social media and then I’m done with “work” for the day. I feel like a new person on this schedule.
2019-01-20 at 19:37
Loretta, thanks for sharing! I’ve been trying to find my daily schedule “sweet spot” making sure I incorporate time for self care, personal development, and specific client work blocks, as well as fitting in writing and reading time. It’s been a bit challenging but I am confident I will find something that works. 😊
2019-01-22 at 10:37
Loretta, apologies, the comment above from “Anonymous” is actually me reply to your reply, LOL … looks like I clicked Post Comment without adding my name.
2019-01-22 at 12:03
I was wondering who it was! Thanks Anita!! Xx
2019-01-18 at 10:27
Good for you. You will reap the rewards. Wish I was as disciplined as you are.x
2019-01-18 at 12:20
Thank you Hilda…I hope I can pull it off!
2019-01-18 at 15:58
The has been a struggle of mine as well, just scheduling time.. and I must say reading this just helped more than I can say!!
Thank you.. its a simple schedule, but sometimes thats all it takes…
2019-01-18 at 16:40
Sherri the minute I allowed myself time for what I truly wanted to do, the better I felt. Carve that time out for you!!
2019-01-18 at 21:06
Loretta, I am so glad you are doing this! You have such a gift! You draw me in and speak straight to my heart every single time. I think you could be writing the phone book and I would still be on pins and needles waiting with bated breath. I am also thinking this could the year of the first of many books… just awesome! I so appreciate you sharing the steps you are doing to make time to write. I need to do this so desperately… you are inspiring me!
2019-01-19 at 07:05
Amy, thank you so much for this. My first book is going to be a bit different….but I do hope to write more!!
I can’t tell you how much easier my life is with that schedule. Makes all the difference! Xx
2019-01-19 at 10:59
You seriously have s gift…
Your book will be a sit down and read in one setting….the best kind ever…♡
2019-01-19 at 17:50
Deb, thank you so much for saying that!!
Xx
2019-01-19 at 20:34
Wow! A book is an ambitious project. And it’s on my bucket list too. That’s why I started my blog, so I would be writing on a regular basis. I hope the process is everything you dream it will be. Sounds like you are off to a good start with your schedule. All the best.
2019-01-20 at 10:58
Writing your blog will help for sure.
I helped my husband with his book, and at least know the ins and outs of it…big project, as you say.
Thank you!
2019-01-20 at 10:56
I am a schedule fanatic…so funny because this year I’m trying to do the opposite!! It goes to show how we can be good for each other!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
2019-01-20 at 11:00
Wow, that is so interesting! I’m a fly by the seat of my pants kind of person and usually go with the flow. But whoa man, social media is such a time sucker!