I’m feeling productive
Jan 21, 2007 Writing
This is what I got done work-wise this weekend:
- Finished the second draft of my first sample chapter;
- Began notes for my second sample chapter;
- Wrote first draft of short assignment;
- Began outline of long assignment;
- Responded to outstanding LitMama Op-Ed submissions.
My motto this year is “slow and steady wins the race.” I’m trying to keep my head down and focused on whatever is in front of me. My interest in projects leaps around and it panics me when I realize I’ve been doing one thing and neglecting another. I’m learning that I don’t need to keep consistent attention on everything I want to do and instead I should put my energy at whatever has captured my interest and then do the bare minimum I need to do to keep other things viable. I’m not effective when I don’t follow my own leads. I was doing a lot of work around corporate stuff last month and now I’m working on the proposal. It’ll swing around again and the corporate stuff will be there. Besides I’ve noticed that when I let things lie dormant for awhile, when I come back I’m more ready to catch the opportunities; I can’t force these things.
We got our first snowstorm of the winter (sad to see it happened after the bulbs put out a few inches of green) and the kids were sledding around the backyard. They came in for hot chocolate and Madison fell asleep on my lap. Now Noah is off for a birthday party and I’m here updating my blog.
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:19 am
We got snow too, but just a dusting — not enough for any sledding. Too bad; Nate would love to go sledding.
Sounds like you’ve been REALLY productive. Good for you!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:50 am
Slow and Steady is a great motto for a gal to have…keep up the good work!