Are you a juggler? I'm keeping two hats in the air: online therapist and writer of mysteries and historical fiction.How do you keep those balls in the air, fellow jugglers?
Well, I'm a librarian and a writer, so I rarely find myself bored. The main thing is to keep abreast of what there is to do, and what needs to be done next.
Yes, I juggle being an author of SF, fantasy, and visionary fiction and most recently returning to make the Life On Purpose Process available to people around the world. After my wife and I ran Life On Purpose for over twenty years I thought I was done with it, but I'm starting my juggling by offering the Process to my readers in an effort to take special care for them. It makes for an interesting time.
I do my best. Occasionally, I drop a ball, but I've always believed we're all human, and it's okay to say I made a mistake. Sometimes, I need to redo something. Writers know it's okay to revise. It would be better if more people admitted to errors. My students liked that I'd admit to being wrong when I was wrong.
I am a juggler also, therapist online and in person, online college professor and yoga instructor. I make my schedule accommodate my needs such as not starting too early in the am so I am rested, exercising daily and eating healthfully. I spend time with my family and still work on hobbies that I enjoy such as gardening. If I get out of balance I adjust to get back on track.
To put my answer in context, I write original works and ghosted material, freelance edit, have a small law practice (still after 40 years) and a small private investigator business. I also do non-profit work for writing and legal organizations. Juggling, as you call it, is essential.
I don't think there is a formula. For me, it comes down to two things: (1) drive and perseverance; and (2) the self-awareness and ability to know when I am running out of gas on something and should stop, take a break and resume with something else.
I find that moving back and forth between disparate tasks, and the balance it produces, keeps my mind sharp and productivity high. As soon as I sense I am tiring, for whatever reason, I tend to stop and move onto something else. The result tends to be a rhythm of disconnected parts working to support each other.
Well, first of all I am retired, after 44 years in hospitality, not my choice, others decided for me. Anyway, like you, I am always thinking and writing things down. I have so many notes in the late evening I put them all together and it clears my head for the next day. It helps me write clear thoughts. At 72, I try and keep as busy as possible and keeping busy keeps me fresh. No real secret I just keep moving and thinking.
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Answered on Apr 16th, 2020
When I retired to write I left the juggling behind along with my migraines.
I am a published writer, artist and photographer. It comes down to being organized, a trait I have always had. However, I find, as I get older, it takes me longer to complete a task. I am at a point in my life, if I feel like painting, I do, I am writing my fourth YA novel FIRESTORM and with the extra time on my hands due to the Pandemic, I write as often as I can. I always have my camera ready, I love the animals and landscapes so close at hand. Oh, did I mention I was retired!
In my experience, to do it in any sort of a healthy way of sorting your activities and allocating your time. what things MUST be done to keep everything afloat both personally (Relationships and self ) and professionally. What is the optimal time of the day/week to make those things happen? What other more enjoyable things can I put after/contingent upon the essential things to help me stay motivated? then fill in around it. So for me I guess I would say not just scheduling, but strategic scheduling.
I have three part-time jobs. What I appreciate about my therapy work is all of the appointments are scheduled days in advance. My other two jobs are not as organized. Make a schedule and stick to it. It’s not easy. If you don’t, the day will be gone and you won’t have accomplished what you set out to do. Good luck!
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Well, I'm a librarian and a writer, so I rarely find myself bored. The main thing is to keep abreast of what there is to do, and what needs to be done next.
Yes, I juggle being an author of SF, fantasy, and visionary fiction and most recently returning to make the Life On Purpose Process available to people around the world. After my wife and I ran Life On Purpose for over twenty years I thought I was done with it, but I'm starting my juggling by offering the Process to my readers in an effort to take special care for them. It makes for an interesting time.
I do my best. Occasionally, I drop a ball, but I've always believed we're all human, and it's okay to say I made a mistake. Sometimes, I need to redo something. Writers know it's okay to revise. It would be better if more people admitted to errors. My students liked that I'd admit to being wrong when I was wrong.
I am a juggler also, therapist online and in person, online college professor and yoga instructor. I make my schedule accommodate my needs such as not starting too early in the am so I am rested, exercising daily and eating healthfully. I spend time with my family and still work on hobbies that I enjoy such as gardening. If I get out of balance I adjust to get back on track.
To put my answer in context, I write original works and ghosted material, freelance edit, have a small law practice (still after 40 years) and a small private investigator business. I also do non-profit work for writing and legal organizations. Juggling, as you call it, is essential.
I don't think there is a formula. For me, it comes down to two things: (1) drive and perseverance; and (2) the self-awareness and ability to know when I am running out of gas on something and should stop, take a break and resume with something else.
I find that moving back and forth between disparate tasks, and the balance it produces, keeps my mind sharp and productivity high. As soon as I sense I am tiring, for whatever reason, I tend to stop and move onto something else. The result tends to be a rhythm of disconnected parts working to support each other.
Well, first of all I am retired, after 44 years in hospitality, not my choice, others decided for me. Anyway, like you, I am always thinking and writing things down. I have so many notes in the late evening I put them all together and it clears my head for the next day. It helps me write clear thoughts. At 72, I try and keep as busy as possible and keeping busy keeps me fresh. No real secret I just keep moving and thinking.
When I retired to write I left the juggling behind along with my migraines.
I am a published writer, artist and photographer. It comes down to being organized, a trait I have always had. However, I find, as I get older, it takes me longer to complete a task. I am at a point in my life, if I feel like painting, I do, I am writing my fourth YA novel FIRESTORM and with the extra time on my hands due to the Pandemic, I write as often as I can. I always have my camera ready, I love the animals and landscapes so close at hand. Oh, did I mention I was retired!
In my experience, to do it in any sort of a healthy way of sorting your activities and allocating your time. what things MUST be done to keep everything afloat both personally (Relationships and self ) and professionally. What is the optimal time of the day/week to make those things happen? What other more enjoyable things can I put after/contingent upon the essential things to help me stay motivated? then fill in around it. So for me I guess I would say not just scheduling, but strategic scheduling.
I have three part-time jobs. What I appreciate about my therapy work is all of the appointments are scheduled days in advance. My other two jobs are not as organized. Make a schedule and stick to it. It’s not easy. If you don’t, the day will be gone and you won’t have accomplished what you set out to do. Good luck!