Comments on: Short Enthusiasm Span Theatre (day 18/40) http://dyanavalentine.com/2009/short-enthusiasm-span-theatre-day-1840/ Helping self-starters self-finish: one project at a time Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:55:25 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: dyanavalentine http://dyanavalentine.com/2009/short-enthusiasm-span-theatre-day-1840/comment-page-1/#comment-163 dyanavalentine Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:04:03 +0000 http://dyanavalentine.com/?p=544#comment-163 does Aimless mean shiftless? I'm glad you are taking care of yourself by stocking the cabinets--perfect pre-winter activity. I, on the other hand, am slowing it down and getting to some place within me where I can be effective: at my work and at rest. Thanks for the encouragement and support! does Aimless mean shiftless? I'm glad you are taking care of yourself by stocking the cabinets–perfect pre-winter activity. I, on the other hand, am slowing it down and getting to some place within me where I can be effective: at my work and at rest. Thanks for the encouragement and support!

]]> By: clearwriter http://dyanavalentine.com/2009/short-enthusiasm-span-theatre-day-1840/comment-page-1/#comment-160 clearwriter Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:42:46 +0000 http://dyanavalentine.com/?p=544#comment-160 I've had some down time for the last two days; my projects are all out for review, and will undoubtedly come back all at once, as Freelancer's Law dictates (it's like Murphy's Law, but client-based). I've fought the inclination to wander aimlessly through life, and instead have written a bunch of blog posts that aren't time-sensitive, including a few of my Random Recipes, so that I can have "new" content going live, even when things are crazy. Hopefully this will fight against that overwhelmed feeling when it hits later on. I've had some down time for the last two days; my projects are all out for review, and will undoubtedly come back all at once, as Freelancer's Law dictates (it's like Murphy's Law, but client-based). I've fought the inclination to wander aimlessly through life, and instead have written a bunch of blog posts that aren't time-sensitive, including a few of my Random Recipes, so that I can have “new” content going live, even when things are crazy. Hopefully this will fight against that overwhelmed feeling when it hits later on.

]]> By: dyanavalentine http://dyanavalentine.com/2009/short-enthusiasm-span-theatre-day-1840/comment-page-1/#comment-159 dyanavalentine Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:19:28 +0000 http://dyanavalentine.com/?p=544#comment-159 ahhh, yes, Giganticness can be quite a buzzkill. Super important that while it may feel like a saboteur has possessed you, the pre-fuss may also be an excellent tool to cull what isn't in true resonance with you, your talents, your fabulous brain. Be selective. Tell me: how do you "lose yourself?" What helps you get there? AND, please do tell how you pivot away from overwhelm--I have some learning to do there. Thanks for joining the fray. ahhh, yes, Giganticness can be quite a buzzkill. Super important that while it may feel like a saboteur has possessed you, the pre-fuss may also be an excellent tool to cull what isn't in true resonance with you, your talents, your fabulous brain. Be selective. Tell me: how do you “lose yourself?” What helps you get there? AND, please do tell how you pivot away from overwhelm–I have some learning to do there. Thanks for joining the fray.

]]> By: GirlPie http://dyanavalentine.com/2009/short-enthusiasm-span-theatre-day-1840/comment-page-1/#comment-158 GirlPie Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:42:17 +0000 http://dyanavalentine.com/?p=544#comment-158 What really works for me when you ask this question is the idea of "what is this task serving?" Uh... my bank account! No, it's not just that, all my work is creative (except the accounting, what with fraud charges being what they are ~ !) so it's not that the work isn't' creative when I get into it, or that I'm too tired (I always perk up), or that I'm overwhelmed (that's a feeling I can pivot away from), but that it's hard to get started on a gigantic project when I get whiny and fussy and bored BEFORE I even start! THAT'S it -- distracted from getting started or back into it... <br><br>So your reminder to think about what and who it's serving (how great it will be and how thrilled the client will be -- that's what a 'nice letters' folder is great for!) -- is a HUGE help in remembering/feeling the reward, consider the carrot, even if it's just about checking it off the list (sometimes, reward enough!) Because as soon as I lose myself in the work (which I love) there is no more resistance, no tired, no fussy, no whiny... <br><br>THANKS! What really works for me when you ask this question is the idea of “what is this task serving?” Uh… my bank account! No, it's not just that, all my work is creative (except the accounting, what with fraud charges being what they are ~ !) so it's not that the work isn't' creative when I get into it, or that I'm too tired (I always perk up), or that I'm overwhelmed (that's a feeling I can pivot away from), but that it's hard to get started on a gigantic project when I get whiny and fussy and bored BEFORE I even start! THAT'S it — distracted from getting started or back into it…

So your reminder to think about what and who it's serving (how great it will be and how thrilled the client will be — that's what a 'nice letters' folder is great for!) — is a HUGE help in remembering/feeling the reward, consider the carrot, even if it's just about checking it off the list (sometimes, reward enough!) Because as soon as I lose myself in the work (which I love) there is no more resistance, no tired, no fussy, no whiny…

THANKS!

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