If you’ve never read Elizabeth Bear’s journal (see sidebar, and go visit her) you’re missing out on one of the best examples of the daily working writer I’ve seen. She writes at a steady pace, not in 50 page sprints followed by a crash. She does regular exercise and gets out of the house frequently. I find her a refreshing reminder that you can accomplish mammoth amounts of quality work and still have a life. You do not have to be chained to the keyboard morning, noon and night. In fact, the daily routine is probably the key to producing mammoth amounts of quality work.
I have been working at making my own life more daily, making sure that all the important things get time. This doesn’t always work out; this week there were too many things that came up and had to be taken care of, so I have to give myself a fail for the workout goal. (Goal is 2 weight workouts and 2 walks. I’ll have one of each in.)
Even when I miss weekly goals, I still find slow and steady and well-rounded is a better way to live. Is your daily routine working for you?
My daily routine is a work in progress. I’m trying to eat out less, and get more done at home. I’m also trying to get all sorts of things done at work before heading out to RT, so some of the stuff at home has to wait for a while (I can’t wait for RT- I seriously need a vacation).
Have a great weekend.
Oh, vacation. I want one of those! Have fun at RT and good luck working ahead before you go.
No, I’m still working on finding a routine. I am trying. I managed to workout three days instead of my regular four, but I suppose that’s better than nothing. Now up next is getting out of the house regularly.
Jordan, I hit 3 of 4 last week, 2 of 4 this week. It IS better than nothing! Getting out of the house is a lot easier now that the weather’s nicer.
I’m still trying to find a routine that works. It’s not easy, but it’s worth the effort to keep trying.
NJ, I’ve had to constantly re-invent and re-adjust my routine as the kids grow and change and as the husband’s hours fluctuate. I don’t think it ever ends.