Lecture Lesson One on How to Avoid Distraction

[Sunny Irene Roth]

Hi ladies!

This month, we will be focusing on how to avoid external and internal distractors.

Please follow along and do each week's assignment. It is an important series of lessons on how to be the most efficient, successful and fulfilled writer.

Have a good month, and see you in the forum!

Irene S. Roth

 

[AmberELM]

Hi,

This is a little late but I thought I'd do it anyway.

One of the things that I struggle with is what I think is exhaustion. I am always tired. After I'm done working for the day, I often want to take a nap. I've had to think about this and consider whether it is really about being tired or something else. I find a lot of the work I do quite boring and it's draining for this reason. A lot of the work I do for pay is repetitive and even the writing work feels like it is going nowhere to me. Also, I am overwhelmed by what I believe I should do every day and I am especially overwhelmed by the task of finishing my novel. I suspect it means too much to me or that it has taken on dimensions it doesn't necessarily have.

Taking a few minutes to ground myself and remember that I only have to focus on the current task at hand rather than think of all the other things I have to do should be very helpful.

I apologize if this is a little Debbie Downer. It was just things I was thinking of.

 

[Sunny Irene Roth]

Hi,

This is a little late but I thought I'd do it anyway.

One of the things that I struggle with is what I think is exhaustion. I am always tired. After I'm done working for the day, I often want to take a nap. I've had to think about this and consider whether it is really about being tired or something else.Taking a nap isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it can be restorative, especially if its a short 20 minute nap. I find a lot of the work I do quite boring and it's draining for this reason. A lot of the work I do for pay is repetitive and even the writing work feels like it is going nowhere to me. I'm so sorry! This can really be though. Also, I am overwhelmed by what I believe I should do every day and I am especially overwhelmed by the task of finishing my novel. I suspect it means too much to me or that it has taken on dimensions it doesn't necessarily have.

Taking a few minutes to ground myself and remember that I only have to focus on the current task at hand rather than think of all the other things I have to do should be very helpful. Try to do a grounding exercise before every creative writing session. Also, perhaps being more mindful during the day can help a lot. For instance, try to focus on your breath for a few seconds a few times a day while you're working on other more mundane projects. This may help you later when you have to switch to creative writing.

I apologize if this is a little Debbie Downer. It was just things I was thinking of. No worries at all. I think being this honest with what's happening in your mind and heart can really help you be more productive in the future. Take care! Irene