Why is it that I sit down brimming over with good intentions but when I open up my laptop and stare at the neat rows of letters in front of me everything around me becomes immensely important – more so than the task at hand?
I get up and potter about, return to my mac and sit down, hands hoovering over keys, thoughts forming to only be led down an endless row of rabbit-holes:
The Saturday newspapers need to be read – oh and look a Sudoku yet to be solved – mmmh I think a cup of tea is needed – and what about my emails – oh and I did want to read that post/blog/online article. Every movement outside my window – even the violas bobbing in the breeze – catch my eyes and distract me.
And I so need to write, time is running out before I have to hand in my end of year assignments, but my mind has other ideas, one that seem to stray far away from my novel. But what to do?
Keep trying – I suppose!
You will never reach your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks.
Winston Churchill
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It’s the truth. When I am playing outside, I think about posts to write and emails to answer. When I’m in front of the computer I think about playing outside. Sigh!
I know – think I may need to clone myself and have one always try and write – maybe I’d get more down that way!
Indeed, keep trying! Distractions are the norm for most of us but not the reason for not doing.
I am trying – and have to admit I think it’s the sheer amount I have to do that is keeping me from doing it – I have to try and focus on small increments – maybe…
I can relate!
When I was in New York helping my daughter for seven weeks I got a lot of writing done because my distractions remained in Key West! I know escape is only another form of running away, but maybe sometimes out brain needs a vacation or at least a change in scenery to appreciate what we have. Of course, one needs to take along the Muse, if one wants to get anything done. All any of us can do is keep trying for failure is in no longer trying.
I think my muse has deserted me – if she ever was there- and has found someone else to inspire …*grumble … will hope another will arrive shortly and help me create. Sadly I can’t go anywhere at the moment (although I so long for some sunshine and holidays), both purse and commitments don’t allow it. 🙂 but it’s Easter and that is a good thing!!!!