Comments on: Make the most of your down time

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:37:27 +0000

I find if I can channel some of the upheaval, it helps. But I understand the writing angst very well. I’m in the middle of a big writing project myself. Sending you good vibes, Lydia. I like your writing, and your fearlessly stylish approach to, well, everything.

By: Lydia, Clueless Crafter

Lydia, Clueless Crafter — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:17:39 +0000

What I’ve tried to do is conceptualize the sturm and drang (thanks for the origins) as organic to the productivity. They are not mutually exclusive; rather, they bolster one another.

I could call myself idle at this very moment, but I’m really hanging out with some ideas for the final paragraph of an article I need to submit.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:49:25 +0000

New information to process, new experiences to enjoy. That’s a good way to literally get out of the rut, Libby.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:47:44 +0000

Snapping doesn’t work for me (I don’t believe myself when I say it), but getting out of my own head definitely does. Cleaning something up helps me feel like I have some sort of control. I don’t have any say in how the economy expands or contracts, but it helps getting my own small corner of the universe in order.

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By: aneyefordetail

aneyefordetail — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:45 +0000

Time after time I remind myself to quite literally “get out of town”… When business is in a slump, or when I am down myself, invariably the one thing that ALWAYS helps is to go somewhere. Anywhere. A day trip into New York almost always solves the problem. Or a drive (preferably a few hours) to see a friend. Or, if I’m really lucky, fly somewhere! But there is something about seeing a totally different scenery that helps me.
And, I might add, a trip to the gym is a good second best!

By: Yolanda Facio

Yolanda Facio — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:07:57 +0000

I know I’ve been a victim of the ‘worry wart’ syndrome. Even though I’ve never experienced a serious down time, I freak with small down changes.

And I agree with your advice, basically, do something, anything. The universe has a way of rewarding busy work sometimes. As soon as you get involved in another task things begin to change a bit. Even better new ideas of ways to market and sell pop up too.

It can be hard I admit, but my favorite movie line is appropriate here.. “Snap out of it!”