Yesterday, my day job took our team out for a baseball game. I’m not a big fan of baseball but it was good to get out and get some fresh air and just relax.
Not worry about anything and just live in the moment of having fun.
Sometimes I think we as writers can get all tensed up about our projects, industry doom news, and those “infamous” statistics of getting published that we forget sometimes that writing is really only a *part* of our life.
It’s an important part for sure. Something that we love to do. Something that we’re passionate about. But sometimes you just need to remember that your life should be full of other things to enjoy.
I read a great post by James Killick this week. He summed it up pretty good for me with this simple sentence:
“Sometimes it’s ok to go and do something else. You are allowed a life.”
So remember to live a full life. This suggestion is geared more to myself since I tend to be an intense goal-oriented person.
But remember to have fun — especially when you’re hitting a wall with your writing.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Great reminder! Why do writers get like this? that’s the question. Or do all artists?
Good advice – it’s so easy to get caught up in the day job and the writing and the family & house …. It really is important to have fun too! :)
Laura: That is a good question. Artists can be *so* intense. Ha. We need to lighten up. That’s on my list this weekend for sure.
Jemi: You’ve been having fun this summer. Your day job should be starting soon probably. Enjoy the fun while you can!
I love that, yes, not only ‘allowed to have a life’ but I’d also say encouraged. To write effectively we must live!