When you're on... lovin' my job

It must be admitted I spend at least a quarter of my life fighting myself. Even when I'm looking forward to my projects, I do this unfortunate procrastination dance. But then when I get into the groove? Babies, it's a beautiful thing. Today, finally, gloriously I hit my groove after a few days of fighting it. Sure, I've had some productive hours this week, but we won't talk about the time I haven't been well-focused on my business goals. I had to turn to domestic and personal tasks for far more hours than I'd expected this week. And this is not the week for that kind of silliness to overtake me.

Never mind. Today? OH what an amazing day I've had, moving peacefully through one project, to another. Sadly I've overbooked my day and won't be able to stay where I am. Happily the things I'm moving on to are much looked forward to. It'll be as fun an evening as it was a fun day.

I guess it'll always be a toss-up.

So. Here's to a night, post-social-activity, of the same level of productivity. And another day like this tomorrow. Sighs of relief all around. I have a very, very good life. Have I mentioned this lately? OH how I love to be in a good design groove with hypnotic tunes to urge me on.

Hope your day has been as wonderful. 

Comments

[Dena]

I'm right there with you. I had to rewrite a website and I dinkered around for two days, avoiding it, and making myself nervous and upset. When I finally sat down and got into though... so much fun. Why is it so hard to make ourselves do what we know will make us feel better??

[Melody]

I really need to figure this out, because it happens more often than I care to admit. Had often figured it went into the pot with "all those other irritating qualities of the attention challenged," but since you and sis admit to this, and neither of you have particularly notable attention deficit issues, I guess that's a little bit of a relief. Here's hoping today brings the same focus groove as yesterday...

[Dena]

Here's what I think: It's nerves getting the better of us. I get so in a knot about wanting to do good work and please the client that I almost unconsciously become fearful of even starting the project. One of those, "I don't have to admit I maybe can't do this if I never try it" reactions. What do you think?

[Melody]

Yes, of course you know that's exactly what it is. Although sometimes it's totally asinine stuff, too. And nothing nearly as complex and understandable.

Like filling out the little old time sheet for that part-time job I recently left. I mean, what's the big deal? You write numbers in some boxes, then you add them up. It's even perfectly legit to use a calculator when you add them. Voila! You get paid! Me? Yea, I waited until THE deadline. Had started dreading it. Dreaded sitting down to fill in some little boxes!!! Loodicrous, I'm tellin' ya.