Flexible or Undisciplined

This morning’s another one when my routine hasn’t been traditional. I’ve been awake for a couple of hours and just now writing. I’ve had coffee with one of the ladies in the condo office and the girl in the laundry room. I’ve started and nearly finished a load of laundry but just now writing.

Over 15 years ago I wrote the book I’ve been editing. I started the final round of edits in October and now that it’s near completion, I’m wondering if I’m being flexible in my morning routine or if I’m procrastinating on the book’s completion. Sloth can rear its ugly head in various ways and I’m trying to discern what’s what.

Whether it’s sloth, fear, procrastination, or flexibility, I will complete this final round of edits and take the book to print.

Today, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, I am grateful that:

I delayed a buying decision. There’s an outstanding backpack I’d like to purchase. Instead of purchasing under the guise of “it’s my birthday, I deserve it” I opted for the more mature and thoughtful route of not making an impulse purchase. The backpack I currently possess meets my needs and I’ll contemplate its replacement for a bit longer.

My Tuesday routine didn’t vary much as a result of my birthday. I stuck with my schedule for the most part. My upbringing didn’t inflate the value of birthday so that’s one of the benefits.

I’ve been contemplating starting simultaneously writing projects. Herb writes four books at once, but I’ve been writing one then once its complete I’ll start my next project. I’ve begun character development on one project and have an idea for at least two more projects. It may be time to test my limits, as a writer.

Mind Sloth. Be Impactful!