I was speaking today with creative friends about out work today. We’ve each rolled around to where the work is a drag. One friend is feeling dried up. Another is struggling with back pain; it’s literally painful for her to sit. Me? I’ve been feeling worn down, dried up, and a bit overwhelmed. … Continue reading Intentionally start and intentionally stop
Category: Self-Care
Cleverness Complicates
I’m in the fourth week since I’ve begun planning my week out in advance. Last week I noticed, I spent much time erasing and rearranging my time each day. I began to suspect it would be worthwhile using two sheets instead of one. One to track my plans, the other to track my actions. It … Continue reading Cleverness Complicates
I change best by feeling good.
The other day I wrote these words on my bathroom mirror. “I change best by feeling good.” They words are BJ Fogg’s. I used to believe in yelling, demeaning, and cajoling myself. But it doesn't really work, does it? Now I’m working with this idea: “I change best by feeling good.”
Losing Five Minutes
My computer wouldn’t load properly when I hopped on the bus this morning, so I’ve spent the last five minutes staring at a grey screen and Apple’s swirling beach ball of death as the computer reloaded and came back on line. I am, in a word, frustrated. It goes without saying it’s hard to … Continue reading Losing Five Minutes
The Weekly Plan
These days, it seems, I’m always juggling just a bit more than I can handle. If I happen to have some free time, I like to fill it with more things. I know this isn’t quite optimal. I’m a human being, not the terminator. I need time to rest, relax and let go to be … Continue reading The Weekly Plan