Not a Good Way to Start the Week…

Today was supposed to be the start of a good week, a week where I manage to achieve something that would even get me beaming.

I am sorry to report that no such thing is happening, or likely to happen, if I’m honest.

And I have no idea why.

I have plenty of enthusiasm. My head is stuffed full of all the things I need to be doing, that I want to be doing, so I don’t understand why I’m not doing any of it. I feel all right, so that’s not the reason. It might possibly be that ‘too many irons in the fire‘ syndrome, although I am heartily sick of that one. A writer’s head is supposed to be full of ideas, characters and plot angles, and mine is bursting at the seams.

Not much good if they all stay in my head, though, is it?

I also worry that if I pick a job at random, it will inevitably be the wrong one. Or am I just looking for an excuse to slope off?

In the past, when this happened, I usually escape to the garden for a while and potter or cut the grass. This normally reinstates the status quo. There has been no blooming chance of that lately, as it has been raining constantly. Not to mention how cold it is out there…

Suitable suggestions would be very welcome right now!


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  1. Jennie Avatar

    Drop everything and read a book on your TBR list. or listen to the music you always loved as a teenager.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      One of the advantages of getting this old, is the habit of backing away in the face of trouble. Years ago I would have battled on until I figured it out, whatever it was. Now, I make it wait until the answer comes to me.
      And if it doesn’t, I am happy with that too!

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  2. John W. Howell Avatar

    I draw cartoons when this happens to me. Maybe a coloring book and colored pencils.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Luckily, this doesn’t happen very often, John, but colouring books could be the answer!

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  3. Audrey Driscoll Avatar

    Do whichever thing makes you feel excited. Procrastinate the tiresome ones and hope they start to seem exciting some day.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Good advice, Audrey. Lack of excitement does seem to be the problem. I had plenty when the idea first hit me, but now I am back in the driving seat, it seems to have evaporated…

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  4. Tofino Photography Avatar

    The procrastination blues are raining down upon you.

    May I suggestion the umbrella of inspiration?

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      You’re right, of course, only I don’t know where I left it!

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  5. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    I will echo what Annette said. Hugs!

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  6. Stevie Turner Avatar

    Concentrate on one job at a time.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I keep telling myself that, Stevie, only it’s never that simple, is it? Either that, or its something I simply cannot do…

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  7. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    Surrender to the moment and be pleasantly surprised where the next moment takes you

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      You make it sound so easy, Annette… 💖

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