I love the idea of a non-brain day. When a non-brain day happens, I freak out and think that's just the way it is now and forever will be! But that's not true - it's just a day. Thank you for this reminder!
"The best way to get unstuck when you’re paralyzed with indecision is to just do…something. Anything. Take out the trash. Eat lunch. Sign and email that form. One thing! Just do it. Doing one thing begets doing another, and even if not, at least you did one thing."
This is so accurate and can be tough to remember to do!
Great advice, Kate. I particularly like Turn off all the things. I don’t turn them all off, I know I should. I will now. I also like your voice of gratitude in that we get to do this very hard, meaningful work. Not everyone gets to do this or can. Have you thought of turning this post into wallpaper… ? 😎… I would buy a roll. I swear. Thanks for the wisdom and care in this.
I couldn't agree with this advice more. Laughably, it's why I get FAR more housework done when I'm really firing on all cylinders--because I'm actually taking more "breaks" by running a load of laundry, or scrubbing a pot. Sometimes our brain just needs a change of synapsery!
When I hit a block, I go for a walk in the woods. No phone, just me, the trees, squirrels, chipmunks, and birds, and maybe some snacks. I have a favorite little bench by a stream where I can sit and chill, and either daydream and switch my brain off, or think without distractions and without the pressure to write or do anything.
The combination of fresh air + nature + no electronics + not being in my house almost always resets my brain, then when I come home I'm invigorated and ready to go again. Fortunately, I live in the woods, so it's fairly easy.
Good post! Now go Do Something. ( That was for me, not you!)
I love the idea of a non-brain day. When a non-brain day happens, I freak out and think that's just the way it is now and forever will be! But that's not true - it's just a day. Thank you for this reminder!
"The best way to get unstuck when you’re paralyzed with indecision is to just do…something. Anything. Take out the trash. Eat lunch. Sign and email that form. One thing! Just do it. Doing one thing begets doing another, and even if not, at least you did one thing."
This is so accurate and can be tough to remember to do!
Great tips! Is there a link to pre-order the book?
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Write-Through-It/Kate-McKean/9781668055540
I don't think it's self-published, so just order it from your favorite bookstore. I wonder how much it is.
Who is not following whose advice?
Me?
The best part though is simply gratitude.
And waving my nonexistent wings!
So that everything pulls its own adult imaginary play into work...And then it's WONDROUS and much lighter than before.
Thank you.
Well said, and true.
Great advice, Kate. I particularly like Turn off all the things. I don’t turn them all off, I know I should. I will now. I also like your voice of gratitude in that we get to do this very hard, meaningful work. Not everyone gets to do this or can. Have you thought of turning this post into wallpaper… ? 😎… I would buy a roll. I swear. Thanks for the wisdom and care in this.
I couldn't agree with this advice more. Laughably, it's why I get FAR more housework done when I'm really firing on all cylinders--because I'm actually taking more "breaks" by running a load of laundry, or scrubbing a pot. Sometimes our brain just needs a change of synapsery!
It was as if I saw myself in the mirror, albeit from the author's point of view.
When I hit a block, I go for a walk in the woods. No phone, just me, the trees, squirrels, chipmunks, and birds, and maybe some snacks. I have a favorite little bench by a stream where I can sit and chill, and either daydream and switch my brain off, or think without distractions and without the pressure to write or do anything.
The combination of fresh air + nature + no electronics + not being in my house almost always resets my brain, then when I come home I'm invigorated and ready to go again. Fortunately, I live in the woods, so it's fairly easy.
Thank you! So glad to know it's not just me who experiences this.
The very post I needed today. Just do the next thing. Thank you!
Hey Kate Write Through It is gonna MOVE. Love the cover
I’m in this place this week too. Thank you for your words of encouragement. We’ve got this!
Thank you, Kate. I needed to hear your message today, and I will complete something—take a package to UPS for returning.
Janet Ruiz Martin-McCoey