Checking In with the ROW80 crew (Feb. 19)
When I sat down to write this, I was completely convinced that this week had been really great. And I was right. It has been a really good week. It just hasn’t been a very productive week, well only in regards to my ROW80 goals that is.
Even though I wrote daily on my WIP, I didn’t always meet my daily goal. But I’m still happy with the fact that I at least touched it every day this week. I’m still working on the outline for Retribution, but at least I’ve completed the outline for The Unnamed. I’m on a roll with that one right now, so I’m sticking with it. And I made my first mock-up cover for Kennan’s Diary. See, there really was some productivity going on, it just wasn’t the kind listed on my ROW80 goals.
The one area I am really falling behind on is not part of the writing goals, but the physical activity and exercising goals I tried to set for myself. I know its very important to exercise and it does help me feel tons better physically and mentally. But I’ve been really bad this week. I have not walked at all. However, on the bright side somehow I’ve managed to lose 4 pounds. I am totally not complaining, just wondering how it happened so that I can do it again.
My motto the last few days has been “roll with it.” I’m trying to find the positive in everything and just go with the flow. I have to admit, I haven’t felt the familiar tug of depression this week. And I think it has to do with keeping this mentality. The stress down and the energy is up. Now to keep it that way!
Hope all of you had a great week and if life got in the way of meeting your goals – its okay. Give yourself credit for trying and never give up. You’ll get there eventually. 🙂
February 19, 2012 @ 3:49 PM
Jennifer, you are doing well. Hey you got some stuff done and that is the important thing. We are all reassessing our goals. Keep it up! Have a great week! 🙂
February 19, 2012 @ 7:15 PM
You too, Karen! Thanks for stopping by!
February 19, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
it’s good you got something done, Jennifer. Isn’t it weird how it feels like a ‘good’ week but nothing gets done? been there, done that.
February 19, 2012 @ 7:16 PM
It is weird, Louise. But hey, weird is what makes my life interesting! lol!
February 19, 2012 @ 11:20 PM
“Roll with it” works pretty well for me, too, especially with depression, which I’ve known for years. Be good to yourself, and the exercise will come–I have no doubt–it just takes time, a lot of time at times. Good luck.
Karen
February 21, 2012 @ 9:27 PM
Great job, Jennifer. We can accomplish so much more when we’re not beating up ourselves over the little things. Here’s to another productive week! 🙂
February 26, 2012 @ 8:15 PM
Uh Jennifer, where are you? I’m coming by to check on you!
Thank you so much you sweet woman for all your lovely thoughts you left on my ROW post today!!! I really appreciate your support girl!
Just wanted to know if you’re okay. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. 🙂