What an excellent way to avoid my own writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading that Peta but off I pop now, all inspired and reinstalled in my resolve to get my words out!
I just sat for an hour and wrote an essay for substack that’s been rolling in my head for 2 months because of reading your words this morning and recognising all of my procrastination for what it was. Thankyou. X
And do you have the one thing about getting more knowledge before starting off? I am often distracted by others beautiful offers that I could take before doing my own thing… 🫣
Oh yes I've been there. It's different if it's a skills or knowledge based offering, sometimes we do need more understanding that that is just good discernment. Other times, we need to recognise that we have lived so much, and have wells of personal stories, insights and wisdom to share already. Stuff money can't buy. X
Self discipline is higher form of self respect & love, I’ve had to learn and re-learn from time to time. Self discipline has always felt good, even when I did not fully understand it….’What do you mean not every double major in college works 32 hours a week, as a nightshift ER tech who also plays California State Volleyball as a captain, and ended up going straight to graduate school, pregnant…
My 🧠 sure needs to organize the chatter that occurs in there. As I’ve aged, being able to control (more like monitor) the shear volume of chatter has been helped from writing, and body movement, and intentional nature time. ^^That trifecta are my beacon’s; my oil, gas, and check engine lights. So circling back to understanding why I’m doing or not doing ends up in that personal soul integrity & discipline of mine. I’m just a better person all around.
The nudges you give with your writings PK is a gift. I hope you know & accept that your words are a gift, thank you for showing up like you do 💝
Oh i love this and WOW you sound like my kind of gal living all that and then wondering "Doesn't everyone live like this?". I relate!! I ask myself the question 'What's the compelling reason for this?' and that often helps me cut right through the garbage. Thanks so much for the kind words too Shannon X
Thank you for sharing this. These are very real, everyday battles. Focusing and entering that state of "deep work" (a term coined by Cal Newport) is incredibly challenging. What works for me is establishing a routine or creating triggers that signal to my brain and environment that it’s time to create or work. I also allow myself to have off days, and I silence the critical voice in my head so that I can fully rest on days when I'm not creating. I can relate to all the doubtful self-talk. :-D
Sounds like a solid plan! I think it helps too for us to recognise that every great creative battles the same-- it's not just us. Discipline is definitely a muscle. Thanks Simone!
YEP. This is IT. As a mama with babies it's soooo easy for me to talk myself out of creative projects because it takes away from them, yet it's actually what gives me life and them a full and joyous mama!
What an excellent way to avoid my own writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading that Peta but off I pop now, all inspired and reinstalled in my resolve to get my words out!
YESSSS X
I am so glad you wrote and published this piece. It’s a true wake up call. Blessings already received.
That's what I like to hear! Thanks Ardas :)
DITTO!! 🙏✨
It’s like God knew you needed to write this and I needed to read it. First click of the day here on Substack and it was 🔥
I'm so glad Maire!!
Like pollen to a bee. Needed this nectar. Thankyou PK.
Always the goal. XX
I just sat for an hour and wrote an essay for substack that’s been rolling in my head for 2 months because of reading your words this morning and recognising all of my procrastination for what it was. Thankyou. X
Well said, all of this! Thank you!!!! I needed to hear this. Please keep writing. Your voice really makes a difference.
Thank you X
Exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you!
XXX
And do you have the one thing about getting more knowledge before starting off? I am often distracted by others beautiful offers that I could take before doing my own thing… 🫣
Oh yes I've been there. It's different if it's a skills or knowledge based offering, sometimes we do need more understanding that that is just good discernment. Other times, we need to recognise that we have lived so much, and have wells of personal stories, insights and wisdom to share already. Stuff money can't buy. X
I love the concept of « stuff money can’t buy » thank you 🙏🏻
Self discipline is higher form of self respect & love, I’ve had to learn and re-learn from time to time. Self discipline has always felt good, even when I did not fully understand it….’What do you mean not every double major in college works 32 hours a week, as a nightshift ER tech who also plays California State Volleyball as a captain, and ended up going straight to graduate school, pregnant…
My 🧠 sure needs to organize the chatter that occurs in there. As I’ve aged, being able to control (more like monitor) the shear volume of chatter has been helped from writing, and body movement, and intentional nature time. ^^That trifecta are my beacon’s; my oil, gas, and check engine lights. So circling back to understanding why I’m doing or not doing ends up in that personal soul integrity & discipline of mine. I’m just a better person all around.
The nudges you give with your writings PK is a gift. I hope you know & accept that your words are a gift, thank you for showing up like you do 💝
Oh i love this and WOW you sound like my kind of gal living all that and then wondering "Doesn't everyone live like this?". I relate!! I ask myself the question 'What's the compelling reason for this?' and that often helps me cut right through the garbage. Thanks so much for the kind words too Shannon X
Thank you for sharing this. These are very real, everyday battles. Focusing and entering that state of "deep work" (a term coined by Cal Newport) is incredibly challenging. What works for me is establishing a routine or creating triggers that signal to my brain and environment that it’s time to create or work. I also allow myself to have off days, and I silence the critical voice in my head so that I can fully rest on days when I'm not creating. I can relate to all the doubtful self-talk. :-D
Sounds like a solid plan! I think it helps too for us to recognise that every great creative battles the same-- it's not just us. Discipline is definitely a muscle. Thanks Simone!
I can't believe HOW MUCH I needed to read these words, but I also can! Massive 'fluffer' here! Thank you for wonderful reminders- so needed. 🙏
YEP. This is IT. As a mama with babies it's soooo easy for me to talk myself out of creative projects because it takes away from them, yet it's actually what gives me life and them a full and joyous mama!
Neeeeeded this as I am almosttt nearing the end of my book!!!!
So good. So needed to read this. Thank you, Peta xx,