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I reinvent myself on a daily basis, in both my writing and
personal life. Writing I go between writing and working on my novel, doing book
reviews for Romance Junkie Reviews.com, posting for this blog and working on
marketing, taking writing classes etc.
In my personal life I am a care taker of my 91 yr. old Mom
who lives with us. How does this change on a daily basis? One day I’m her
chauffer, the next day I’m her personal assistant calling in prescriptions,
setting up appointments. I take her to pedicure and hair appointments.
I put
the ice pack on her knees and leg when they hurt, get her Tyleno, her heating
pad, turn on the fireplace for her and fix her tea, lunch etc. I keep the house
clean and I’m the chef and bottle washer.
These two parts of my life tend to clash quite often. I try
planning my writing day, but frequently something from my personal life
interferes. Consequently I’ve been searching for ways to focus better on my
writing. When I can focus I find I can get right back to writing without too
much delay after being interrupted.
On a couple of my writing loops I’ve gained some helpful
suggestions.
1) I joined a goal loop for weekly word count. Having to
report my word count weekly shows me how I’m doing and encourages me to write
even if it is just for one or two hours a day.
2) I make daily goals for both the household: chores,
appointments, chauffeuring etc. and daily goals for my writing. If I don’t scratch
a goal off the list it gets put on the next day goal list. I have found I can
stay better focused on both my ‘jobs’.
3) I make time for myself. To read, to relax outside, garden
anything that gives me nourishment for my soul. I find with these moments of
relaxation I am able to tackle problems that arise without being resentful.
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