Scheduling Non-Writing Days
This Labor Day weekend, I made a conscious choice—I didn’t write. Instead, I spent time with my family. My three-year-old son, who was a preemie at birth, has always needed a little extra care, and this weekend, he needed me more than usual. So, I chose to be fully present for him.
My nine-year-old daughter helps balance things out. She’s incredible and often steps in to lend a hand, but she has her own needs too. It’s a delicate dance, meeting everyone’s needs, including my own. It’s easy to feel guilty about stepping away from writing, especially when I’m so driven to create. But sometimes, life pulls us in directions that are just as important, if not more so.
Being there for my kids, meeting their needs, and simply enjoying those everyday moments reminded me of something crucial: it’s okay to pause. In fact, it’s more than okay—it’s necessary. We spend so much time plugged into our laptops and phones, trying to keep up with the pace of life. But when we unplug, when we step away from the screens, that’s when we truly experience life to the fullest.
After taking this break, I finally returned to my work in progress, and I felt rejuvenated. With fresh eyes, I could see my story clearly again, without the fatigue that had clouded my vision before. I found that I could move forward without the creative blocks that had been holding me back. Often, writer’s block sneaks in when we overdo it or force the process. We don’t always realize that sometimes the best thing we can do is not write. It’s in those pauses, those moments when we step away, that we experience life—and with it, the inspiration we need to fuel our stories.
Now, I’m excited to dive back into my work in progress with fresh eyes—eyes that aren’t weighed down by fatigue or bogged down by being drained. I can see my story with a new perspective, free from the burnout that comes from burning the candle at both ends. Burnout often sneaks in when we push ourselves too hard, but when we actually schedule time to relax, we’re able to return to our manuscripts with renewed energy and clarity.
Today, after taking time to unwind, I feel revitalized and ready to revisit my work in progress. I’m bringing a whole new perspective and a fresh burst of creativity to my writing. I’m looking forward to what’s ahead, knowing that this pause has only made me stronger and more prepared to tell the stories that matter.
My nine-year-old daughter helps balance things out. She’s incredible and often steps in to lend a hand, but she has her own needs too. It’s a delicate dance, meeting everyone’s needs, including my own. It’s easy to feel guilty about stepping away from writing, especially when I’m so driven to create. But sometimes, life pulls us in directions that are just as important, if not more so.
Being there for my kids, meeting their needs, and simply enjoying those everyday moments reminded me of something crucial: it’s okay to pause. In fact, it’s more than okay—it’s necessary. We spend so much time plugged into our laptops and phones, trying to keep up with the pace of life. But when we unplug, when we step away from the screens, that’s when we truly experience life to the fullest.
After taking this break, I finally returned to my work in progress, and I felt rejuvenated. With fresh eyes, I could see my story clearly again, without the fatigue that had clouded my vision before. I found that I could move forward without the creative blocks that had been holding me back. Often, writer’s block sneaks in when we overdo it or force the process. We don’t always realize that sometimes the best thing we can do is not write. It’s in those pauses, those moments when we step away, that we experience life—and with it, the inspiration we need to fuel our stories.
Now, I’m excited to dive back into my work in progress with fresh eyes—eyes that aren’t weighed down by fatigue or bogged down by being drained. I can see my story with a new perspective, free from the burnout that comes from burning the candle at both ends. Burnout often sneaks in when we push ourselves too hard, but when we actually schedule time to relax, we’re able to return to our manuscripts with renewed energy and clarity.
Today, after taking time to unwind, I feel revitalized and ready to revisit my work in progress. I’m bringing a whole new perspective and a fresh burst of creativity to my writing. I’m looking forward to what’s ahead, knowing that this pause has only made me stronger and more prepared to tell the stories that matter.
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