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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16 responses to “Not a Good Way to Start the Week…”

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

    1. 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!

      1. I get it!!

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

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

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

    1. 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…

  4. The procrastination blues are raining down upon you.

    May I suggestion the umbrella of inspiration?

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

  5. I will echo what Annette said. Hugs!

  6. Concentrate on one job at a time.

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

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

    1. You make it sound so easy, Annette… 💖

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