“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.“
Thanks, Spidey!
Did you know I haven’t posted for 4 DAYS!
That is a big thing for me.
I haven’t taken part in any creative challenges, blurted my thoughts out onto screen – NOTHING.
Because I realised that I had to stop, step back and relax up a little.
The quote above is so true.
I am at a crazy time in work, nearing the end of the year, writing reports, preparing for the new cohort who will join in September, Governor’s duties, fundraisers for my School Council and House Captains.
At home, the kids’ demands are increasing.
I need to start my rewrite of the novel. All feedback is in. It has been really good, and productive, but there is big work to be done.
So stepping back from the blog, writing at least, has been good, so far, and I think I need a bit more time away.
I have been physically exhausted, falling asleep way earlier than usual. I needed a break in some part of life, and since I can’t stop working, or being mum, this was where my opportunity came in.
Do you know what I have been doing in the time I’d usually be writing posts?
Mainly… NOTHING! Not even reading, because I fall asleep mid page.
But also being with my children more, and most recently, I have been binge-watching the series Black-ish. Hilarious! I can’t believe I have never watched this before! Nearly finished all 21 episodes of the first series… 3 more series to go!
Recognise when you need a break Peeps, and take it!
Happy Sunday!
Sincerelywandise
Aug 23, 2018 @ 22:26:47
Thanks, relaxing is something that is foreign to me but I’m working on it. Guilt free🙂
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Ritu
Aug 24, 2018 @ 07:45:04
Needs to be done 🙏🏼
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Random Repeat
Aug 16, 2018 @ 06:05:58
Reblogged this on .
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Tina Schell
Jul 27, 2018 @ 18:10:11
Good advice! Thanks for participating
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Ritu
Jul 27, 2018 @ 19:41:53
😍
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Rae Longest
Jun 05, 2018 @ 21:51:12
I am proud of you. LOVE Blackish…
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Ritu
Jun 06, 2018 @ 05:23:48
Thank you Rae. Watched it ALL… And the last episode is airing tonight….
I’m nervous about the novel entry but I believe in it. 😊
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Lisa A.
May 31, 2018 @ 17:44:35
Hi Ritu! I took a month off because I didn’t know if I wanted to continue blogging. I wasn’t blogging as much this year. I want to keep going but I really needed that break. I am glad you don’t feel bad about it. I am now catching up on reading blogs.
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Ritu
May 31, 2018 @ 18:08:49
I’m still reading… Not writing. But needed that slight detachment. 😊
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Lisa A.
May 31, 2018 @ 18:11:20
I understand completely! 🙂 Just keep doing your thing!
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Ritu
May 31, 2018 @ 18:16:57
😊 good to see you though!
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Lisa A.
May 31, 2018 @ 18:29:34
You too 😊
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Anna
May 30, 2018 @ 18:28:35
Good advice! Thank you. I have the same issue with taking breaks when I need them. So much other things to do…
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Ritu
May 30, 2018 @ 19:16:06
I’m enjoying the no post pressure!
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Anna
Jun 01, 2018 @ 18:43:26
I’ve recently learned about that too. It’s a nice feeling. But I miss everyone when I don’t have time for blogging.
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Ritu
Jun 01, 2018 @ 18:56:34
I totally get that!
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Anna
Jun 01, 2018 @ 19:13:53
😄
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Ritu
May 29, 2018 @ 08:27:28
📺📺📺💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
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pranabaxom
May 28, 2018 @ 14:34:00
You had time for binge watching of black-ish but no belly dancing practice? Less than four years for the performance😊
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Don Massenzio
May 28, 2018 @ 13:52:09
Recharging is good once in a while. I’m taking a family vacation to Italy next month and,though I’ll be gathering voluminous ideas for stories and blog posts, I will take a break over about two weeks. I’m looking forward to it.
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Ritu
May 28, 2018 @ 18:21:06
First blog one I’ve taken in nearly 4 years. Feels strange but good!
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pranabaxom
May 28, 2018 @ 13:37:26
By the way, this post did not show up in my reader, I got an email notification. The WordPress demon strikes again.
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Ritu
May 28, 2018 @ 18:20:26
It does that randomly to me too!
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Tidbits
May 28, 2018 @ 12:04:46
black-ish is good. and it is good to slack sometimes 🙂
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Ritu
May 28, 2018 @ 13:15:06
Loving it..I’m halfway through series 2 now!
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joey
May 28, 2018 @ 00:35:16
Blackish is highly entertaining, I agree.
I’m sleepin well these days, too, hehe!
I’m glad you’re focusing on your writing and your kids. We’ll be here when you wanna blog, like today! 🙂
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Ritu
May 28, 2018 @ 06:41:40
Still watching… on series two now!!!
Thanks Joey!
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posttragiclife
May 27, 2018 @ 21:13:37
I hope you are able to have a nice break!
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 20:47:53
Thank you. I’m trying!
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scr4pl80
May 27, 2018 @ 15:59:15
Ha-Ha I get a break when my “regular” bloggers take a break because I have less in my in-box to read. Hope you are enjoying your time.
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 19:13:25
Thanks Janet! I know what you mean!
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Erika Kind
May 27, 2018 @ 13:03:30
I am glad you can stick to your plan. We have to control our social media presence and not being controlled by it. I made that decision a while ago because it literally stressed me out. There is too much going on at times. I have not been on my blog either for two days… I simply don’t let me stress by it anymore. But instead, I take my time-outs again, like going for a walk, chilling in the sun, reading again… yay!! Life is hectic enough, we don’t need to force it too.
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 19:12:11
Exactly sis! We need to chill out a lot!!!
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Erika Kind
May 27, 2018 @ 19:13:45
Sigh! Isn’t it a relief once we realize that?
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 19:16:34
It is!!
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Erika Kind
May 28, 2018 @ 18:43:00
😊💖
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Lucy Mitchell
May 27, 2018 @ 12:15:09
I love this! You will feel so energised when you return.
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 12:51:33
Thanks Lucy 💜
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Colors of my life
May 27, 2018 @ 10:12:54
It’s good to take a small nap, rather like me, who has been sleeping in writing all along.
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 10:40:39
Sounds good!
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Colors of my life
May 30, 2018 @ 10:19:49
👍
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robbiesinspiration
May 27, 2018 @ 09:58:01
I had noticed your hadn’t posted for a few days, Ritu. I understand what you mean by all feedback in and a lot of work to be done. It is well worth the effort though.
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 10:10:12
I’m hoping so Robbie!!!
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Eric Klingenberg
May 27, 2018 @ 08:37:08
I think I have the opposite problem – I take too many breaks!
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Ritu
May 27, 2018 @ 08:38:07
Lol! I find it so hard once I start something… to let go for a while!
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