Are You Feeling Lazy?

Oh, I knew it would happen. The well runs dry, the couch beckons and I find myself not writing. Though tonight I am lazy, I am still a kind person;I do not want you to fall into sloth as well.

So, to that end, I found two inspiring articles from two of my favorite blogs.

http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/02/21/16-powerful-tips-to-overcome-laziness/


http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/determine-never-to-be-idle-a-simple-productivity-strategy.html

Yesterday I wandered around the house reciting, "I will not be idle, I will not be idle." over and over. Today, I have no such illusions. If you find yourself in the same predicament despite my attempts to lead you into productivity, just remember you can say that you are "planning" your next twenty pages.
Cheers!

10 excuses not to write & 10 reasons why you should!

1) I don't have time. (You only need to sit still for few minutes!)
2) My partner/kid/dog/cat/gerbil want my attention. (You can close the door for a few minutes, can't you?)
3) I work all day, I'm too tired. (Yeah, I can relate! But don't let your job stop you from accomplishing your dreams!)
4) I never took writing classes. (Well, write anyway! You can only get better!)
5) I'm too hungry! (That's what cookies are for! Don't get crumbs on your keyboard!)
6) My best friend says my writing is lousy. (Maybe he or she is envious of your determination!)
7) I want to play with my kids! (Play then! But get in a few minutes of writing after bedtime)
8) I still don't have any time! (Are you focusing on what's important? Maybe less T.V.or mail?)
9) I can't think of anything to write. (Then grab a stack of books and magazines and read. What fascinates you?)
10) I'm still planning, but my idea isn't perfect yet. (And it never will be---until you begin. Jump in headfirst and correct course on the way! )

Is it Really That Easy?

Now, before you object to my saying writing a book is as easy as following a recipe, let me clarify:
1) Writing a book takes a good deal more time than making a chicken casserole.

2) You don't need to write it all at once! (This one is important!)

3) If you are really good in the kitchen, you'll find that writing is a bit more challenging than whipping up supper. But not much.

4) If you can follow a recipe, you can write a book.

5) Even if you make a meal worthy of the Food Network, it will be gone shortly after it hits the plates.

6) A book doesn't get eaten and unless you lean on your delete key, you'll have more to start with every time you sit down to work.

Sound good? Sound possible? Sure it does! Let's get to work!