I wasn’t going to pop up a post this week, I’m in the middle of edits for not one, or two, but three books. I must be crazy. I’m also working, paid work, which is a huge bonus, and so while I like releasing a blog post every Monday, I need to focus and prioritise.
Then I had the epiphany – that I work better under pressure. I can’t edit today as I’m working 9 hours, but I am writing this in my lunch hour, while hubby makes lunch. After a week of rain, work, and edits, over the weekend I decided not to edit, but to get out in the garden, and make some crafty items.
Tomorrow I will go back to book 3 of Spirit Town as its release date is first, and I will edit until it’s done. Then I’ll repeat for the other two books. Around work, but it’s doable, if I don’t get too sidetracked.
Being aware of the moon phase (currently in the new moon phase, which always messes with my emotions more than the full moon as it happens), and the season (Autumn, a time to relax a little, take stock and plan for the winter), helps us manage our own state of being. We are the sum of so many things in our homes and environments, and so much more than that.
Deep breath in, I can do this. Trust myself, trust that I am learning and practicing my skills and that I have an audience who enjoys reading Beth’s story, Stella and Luna’s story, and who’ll enjoy Jane’s story, once published.
I work well under pressure. Who else thrive in this crazy self-imposed environment?