Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Timing and discipline

I feel a little bad trying to fit this in under the gun. I'm currently sitting here at close to midnight typing this post on my phone while sipping a margarita. It's been a long night, and one that is prevented me from posting as normal.

I normally post from work. There's a bit of quiet I usually get at night after the day side folks go home and before I need to start running reports. That is when I usually try to post, but tonight work was a bit busy and I didn't get to do what I wanted.

They say that it takes 21 days to make a new habit. I want to make writing a habit. To do that I feel like I need to get into a routine. It's hard to do that if I can't always use the time I've blocked out to write.

Accordingly, I'm considering changing my routine. I could do this before work. I usually have plenty of time and when I need to be at work. The problem then is that if I do go back to classes I would need to change my habits again. Also, I feel like I have more to say after a day of experiences.

Instead, I think I will be moving to a schedule where I post after I get home from work. I can use the opportunity to unwind while I write. More importantly I will be able to consider what I feel like saying without the pressures of whatever is going on at work.

For now I will try to keep things as they are while I consider. Most nights I shouldn't have the issues I have this evening, and it is still more convenient to post while sitting at my desk. I am open to suggestions.

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