Lately I've been looking at how I spend my time when it comes to writing and writing-related projects. I do this with an eye to make some changes that will benefit my struggling career.
For a long time now, my goal has been to write "before bedtime." While this sounds good in theory, I discovered I was putting off the writing later and later in the evening. Because of fatigue, it meant I didn't write as much because I was too tired.
There was a time this wasn't an issue. However, age has crept up on me and I have to accept I am no longer in my twenties or thirties. While I can still stay up late, there is no guarantee I will have a lot of brain to work with.
I made the decision to switch the goal to writing before dinner instead of bedtime. This means I still don't have to write first thing in the day (I am still not a morning person) but I do have to produce words in the afternoon, a good time for me to write brainwise.
It's not perfect yet but I'm discovering I write more and like it better when I pull it off. There may come a time I back the time up some, but I'm trying this for now.
As for the rest, I know I need to set aside time for writing-related work. That I might be able to do earlier in the day. The trick is to set a time period I can work with.
For now, I might have to set up the time the night before, depending on my schedule for the following day. I will try that and see if I get more done.
Hope May started off well for you. Talk to you later this month!
