If you\u2019re a working writer, like I am, you probably love the work, but welcome the breaks. I treasure my daily walk\u2014always have. It helps me to clear my mind of the clutter, focus on what needs to be done and see things from a different perspective. I typically return from my walks, lunch with a friend, time with my grandchildren and even vacation trips with renewed energy, enthusiasm and some fresh ideas.<\/p>\n
Granted, it takes a lot to get me away from my office. But if I can make myself leave and if I can adopt a holiday frame-of-mind, I will usually enjoy myself and my writing will benefit. By a holiday frame-of-mind, I mean I try to leave work willingly, turn my work brain off and focus on the new task or activity.<\/p>\n
The best part of leaving my writing office for me is that I usually bring something back. While out and about, I get ideas for my latest project. I get to introduce one of my books to a new potential reader. Yesterday, for example, I told my mom\u2019s cat\u2019s veterinarian about my new book series featuring this cat and handed out a couple of bookmarks. She showed them to her staff and told them that Smokey is a celebrity. Now that was a fun moment. May even result in some sales.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s inevitable! No matter how much you love sitting in front of your computer, you\u2019ll have to eventually leave and pick up some groceries, ship a package, visit someone, etc. And you should go out and socialize, sign up for classes\/workshops, attend lectures, exercise in the fresh air. You might as well glean the most from the experience. How?<\/p>\n
I\u2019d love to hear from you and so would my followers. How about responding to these questions so we can all learn and gain perspective: (Leave your response here or email me at PLFry620@yahoo.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re a working writer, like I am, you probably love the work, but welcome the breaks. I treasure my daily walk\u2014always have. It helps me to clear my mind of the clutter, focus on what needs to be done and see things from a different perspective. I typically return from my walks, lunch with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n