Today as we gear down for the weekend, I thought it might be fun to share my Top 10 Relaxing Blog posts. I’ve included some nuggets of encouragement, as well as thoughts to coax a smile and a pleasant memory or two. If you like something you read, I hope you’ll pass along to others. Enjoy and have a great …
Happy, Relaxing Weekend
There’s more rain on the horizon where I’m at today, but as the thunder rolls and the sky darkens, I’m curled up in my writing cave crafting and polishing. As five o’ clock approaches, I wanted to wish you a Happy, relaxing weekend! Many of you will travel over this Memorial holiday. Some will have cookouts and spend time with …
Five Fabulous Friday Pick-Me-Ups
Friday! Friday! The best day of the week! Years ago this was the theme song of our children’s favorite teacher. Every Friday, Mrs. M (a much-adored teaching veteran) would meander down to the principal’s office, hijack the PA system, and belt out those favorite words of students and teachers alike. “Hey everyone! Know what day this is?” After the lead-in …
Work Week Wrap-Up
Another Friday. Time for a work week wrap-up! Whew. Where do the days go? Since school started, summer’s almost a memory. And with tennis season in full swing, things in our neck of the woods are busy, busy, busy. For those of you whose kiddos play sports, then you know what I’m talking about. It’s tremendous fun, but a wee …
Downtime Dillydallying: 15 Tips for a Stress-Free Weekend
Come Friday (or Fried-Day) I think most of us would agree the weekend can’t come quick enough. And let’s be honest—when noon rolls around on this delightful day of the week, who doesn’t start watching the clock? (If your hand went up, lean forward. I’m whipping out my wet noodle.) While I love what I do, I work hard. During …
Downtime… How Necessary Is It?
A few weeks ago, I realized I’d landed in a horrible rut. I was sleep-deprived. For months I’d put my well-being on hold and worked ’round the clock writing, revising, editing—you name it. Since I have a very strong drive, a diligent work ethic, and the desire to meet specific goals, I’ve sacrificed downtime—including sleep. Now, you know I’ve often …
Why Writers Should Take Breaks and Mini-Rewards That Follow
When I jumped back into writing after a five-year hiatus, I rarely took breaks. I convinced myself to be successful, I had to plow forward no matter what. Except plowing forward didn’t include burnout. I came to realize writers should—must—take breaks or accept premature defeat. We weren’t created to work 24-7 without recharging our batteries for a time or sometimes for …
April Blog Break
I hope you had a very blessed Easter! Just a friendly reminder: I’m taking a blogging break this week and I will return on Wednesday, April 10th. Meanwhile, I’ll pop in on Twitter and Facebook, and I’d really like to connect with you there. My schedule’s changing a bit, too. After the 10th, I will blog on Wednesdays and Fridays. …