How laziness can make you a better writer
writing November 9th, 2009
I’m feeling lazy today.
It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen.
And today is one of those days. Perhaps I’m feeling this way because I’ve just come off several high-energy, fast-turnaround projects that required a lot of focus and creativity.
The projects were grand, for sure, but they drained me in a way. At least temporarily.
So now it’s time to put something back. It’s time for me to get re-energized.
And, for me, the way to do that is to give into the laziness just a bit.
I ticked away at a couple of small projects earlier today, put my ‘out of office’ on and now I’m refueling my creative juices by NOT working, by NOT writing, by NOT honing my craft.
Instead, I’m baking pumpkin scones, doing some deep cleaning and going for a walk with my husband.
On a work day?!!??!!
Yep. And guilt free, I might add.
Because I know that when I take time (a day, a half day or even an hour) to refuel, I come back rested, refreshed and renewed. I come back with so much more to give physically, mentally and creatively.
I come back ready to write. And write well.
When’s the last time you were lazy in order to get more productive?
