Sometimes I plan too much; I overthink things and get way too organised, and it's all a waste because I just end up doing something completely different.
Not so in this case and on return from Scotland I was really pleased with my earlier-in-March self as I had sorted some papers and written some thoughts about them which now reminded and helped me.
I had sorted through some of the papers Annwyn had sent me for our collaboration and had grouped them in different ways.
So I could sit and play with this and that, knowing that I had all the pieces of paper in a certain 'set' that I needed and could simply work within that set.
I didn't waste time re-sorting, trying to figure out what might go with what and why. I simply scanned through the different sets, decided which way I would head with this book, and off I went.
I made a lot of progress on the day and can clearly see the next steps.
Thank you earlier-in-March me!
I enjoyed this post, it's a bit how I operate now after reading an article on procrastination and planning where they suggested thinking in terms of "present self" and "future self" when faced with a choice of what to do or not do. It's surprising how effective that has been for me.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying following along with your book swap - you both do such beautiful work.
So interesting! I did not know about that approach to overcoming procrastination, but I was very pleased this worked for me. It certainly saved me time! Glad you are enjoying the collaborative swap - I am too. It always interests me how differently I work when working with others; yet how similarly I work as well...
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