Jul 28 2009
Trying To Get Back Into A Writing Schedule.
I have had a few busy days and weeks lately. I can’t seem to find time to write. I decided today that I need to start finding the time. I put blogging into my schedule and then something comes up that seems more important-like spending time with my two year old grandson. It seems lately that I have been spending more time with him and less time writing or blogging.
Well I believe that I am going to have to get tough with myself and make time for my writing, even if it means doing it during the evenings. It is not just time spent with my grandson that gets in the way. I have found myself doing more reading lately too. I find that I like to feel a book in my hands instead of reading things on the internet. I don’t really know why that is other than the book is tangible and the internet really is not.
I am also still trying to find time to do a career search. This is something else that never seems to even make it to my day-timer for scheduling. Maybe what I need is…a time management course.
I really need to start spending time at night before I go to bed scheduling the next day. I read that it is a good idea to do this for a week at a time. Maybe I will try this as well and see how it goes.
Happy reading!
Thanks for stopping by my site. After I got it up, I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to add more. Looks like you’re in the same boat I’ve been in. It can be tough.
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Well, my blog post is done for today, with a personal touch. Thanks again for stopping by. Join Textbroker! Just do it!
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