So I’ve come to the realization this weekend that I need to hit a metaphorical “reset” button on how I’ve been doing things recently. I’ve been pushing myself hard in some areas of my life and neglecting other (more important) parts. As a result, I’m going to change things up.
I wanted to let you all know that I’m officially switching my blog to Sunday, Wednesday and Friday posts for the next little while. That way, I can keep you all entertained *snort* with my ramblings, but also giving myself a chance to visit your blogs on the off days. No, I won’t hit you all every week, but I need to get out there. I miss you all!
Next, I need to recomit myself to my writing. Not going crazy, trying to write 5000 a day, but at least sit down, open up my WIP and type. If I get 200 words…then fantastic!
I also need to get out and do some exercise. I think this will really help me with my stress level and recharge my creative well. I’m going to look into what kind of exercise makes sense with my schedule, though I really want to get into running again. I’ll keep you posted.
One good thing is that I’m actually reading again. I haven’t read in a long time, and now I’m suddenly sucked back into it. Currently, I’m eating up Kelley Armstrong’s No Human’s Involved…and man I’m loving it! I’m also enjoying all my TV shows that are back. It’s been helping to relax me.
And I can believe it, but The Bond That Heals Us is coming out soon!! I can’t believe that Sara and Davin are going to be coming out to play with you all. I really need to do some promo LOL! Least I can do is post the cover. 
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this cover??
Nice cover, Christine!! I really like it.
I’ve upped my exercise recently. It really does help and it’s “me-time” where I can let my thoughts drift and not think about much.
Hi, Christine! That’s a great cover. And I can’t recommend the exercise enough. I’ve been hiking regularly and it has done wonders for me on all levels, not the least of which is creative recharging. And I hear you on the blogging, too — I’ve had to cut back to have time to fit everything in. But I’m gonna stick with it, gonna stick with everything I love to do!
Good luck with your WIP!
Christine, I think you’ve come up with a sensible plan. I tend to be very narrow focused in my life and have a difficult time with balance. And that’s not healthy for the body or the mind. Give yourself a little slack and make sure you take time to recharge and relax.
Ah yes… in search of the perfect balance. I do it regulary
I, too, have cut back on my blogging — only doing it Monday’s and Thursdays (that said, i haven’t done it today yet…) and it’s given me back time to visit everyone a few days a week — because as much as I enjoy blogging, I enjoy READING other people’s blogs so much more!
And I too, have been reading again (at the expense of writing, unfortch) but have thoroughly enjoyed the FOUR books i read last week.
Good luck with your revised goals, C.
Girl, I hear you. It’s hard to juggle it all. I cut down to blogging three days a week as Anna and two days a week as my other pen name. It’s all I can handle and unfortunately doesn’t leave much time for visiting. But I’m trying to get better about that too.
Hugs, good luck finding that elusive balance!
Anna
Definitely on the exercise (which reminds me I need to hit the treadmill this morning). And yes, you’re balancing such a heavy heavy load you do have to figure out what needs to be set aside to be dealt with another time. And OMG on the cover!
I think a lot of us have come to the conclusion that a few times a week fits in better with writing and family and socializing and excercising and… well, you get the picture. I post on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Works perfectly for me.
Christine, I’m featuring ‘The Bond That Ties Us’ this week on my Thursday Thirteen. I’ve been running a book review series the past few weeks. Just in time for your sequel!
Oh I’ve missed you guys!! I going to make a point of getting back out there and being more social. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one struggling with these things.
Julia, thank you so much!! I need to start blasting some promo for The Bond That Heals Us, and a TT is such a nice way to start! HUGS!
I think we all struggle with this stuff, babe. I came to the “I’m going to write as much as I can” realization a long time ago. When the kids were born, maybe — only from the other end. That even five words were a gift in this chaos of my life. Putting pressure on myself to hit a word count never dawned on me, to be honest. I don’t entirely get it.
Let me know when I can help pimp The Bond (the cover IS awesome). Oh, and drop me an e-mail, will ya? I’ve got something for you…
I am in the exact same spot right now-reorganizing my life-exercising, getting back into a good writing schedule. YAY!! I cannot wait for this book!!!
Wonderful new cover, Christine.
It’s so hard to balance writing with everything else. Some part of your life suffers. It sounds like you’ve got a great plan for finding some balance.
Good luck with it.
That is a really great cover. I can see why you love it. Exercise sounds like a good idea…I will have to force myself to fit it into my life once again.
Have a great week!
I am so excited for it.
And I FINALLY watched Season 3 of Dr. Who last night. I can’t believe it, I can’t believe who Jack is. I can’t, I can’t. WOW.