“Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than when you woke up.”
Anon
Well, thank you for that one, Spidey. It’s quite appropriate for me, and many others, right now, too.
During this strange time of lockdown, we have been granted the gift of time.
I know, sometimes, it doesn’t feel like it, but we have.
There is the extra time in the day where you would be commuting to work, Or if you are working from home, you might find that as other businesses are in the same boat, there is less to do, so you gain more time there.
So why not use that extra time to be productive? Do things to improve your own self?
At the beginning, I had all sorts of plans, then the whole change of lifestyle rendered me incapable of doing anything.
I adopted the mantra du jour of “It’s not a normal time, it’s okay to not be productive.”
A couple of weeks in and I settled into a routine: my #newnormal.
Though I still have to go into school, periodically, and, when I am home, I need to makes sure the kids are up and ready for their remote learning, as well as doing some online training myself, and planning. I still find myself with time.
Time to do other things.
So I’m reading more. I’m (finally) writing more. I have started back up with a writing course I signed up to last year, and nearly finished it.
And I have even done an Instagram course, on how to build a brand there.
I’ve done two modules of a course in Calligraphy. (It’s all been theory so far, but I look forward to the practical bit!)
And I have been learning about Scrivener, a new to me piece of software that I have invested in, to help with my writing.
Last night, I watched a free webinar about some basics on the software and it blew my mind! I am so excited to use it now, knowing a few more tricks of the trade, and I have signed up for another course, in more detail, so I can learn exactly how this software will be useful to me.
See, learning new things every day, here!
And the best thing?
Once I’ve learned it, I know my knowledge may be of use to someone I know, and I can pass it on.
After all, to learn, is to teach, is it not?
So… tell me, what is something new you have learned, over these strange lockdown times?
Have a peaceful Sunday Peeps. And enjoy your week! ❤
May 06, 2020 @ 02:22:55
Learning new things is exciting!
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May 06, 2020 @ 09:13:26
I think so!
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May 06, 2020 @ 12:12:38
😀
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May 04, 2020 @ 09:11:02
Now that’s what I call being productive and sticking to it. So many of us must have kicked off like a stream train in those early weeks of lockdown, but this last phase has been hard I would guess. But well done on staying productive!!
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May 04, 2020 @ 10:54:59
It has been hard. I’ve been up and down, but I think the main thing is aiming for that up!
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May 04, 2020 @ 11:00:33
We are all having those moments. You think ‘wow all this free time’, but our brains have not been engineered like that, so its takes a month to re process and stick to a new routine. Is this what retirement is going to look like??
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May 04, 2020 @ 12:19:31
Without the home schooling!
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May 04, 2020 @ 01:34:05
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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May 03, 2020 @ 19:43:06
I am learning to teach on line for the first time, and WRITING, believe it or not. If any course begs to be taught face to face; it’s writing! Somehow the students and I are managing. They are not the most patient, nor am I vey skilled, but each new piece that helps me do things easier is FASCINATING. Here I am at the age of 75 learning new tricks. Who would have “thunk” it? LOL
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May 03, 2020 @ 20:11:26
We’re never too old to.learn, Rae. I firmly believe that 🥰
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May 11, 2020 @ 21:30:18
I may need this skill for the fall–who knows?
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May 11, 2020 @ 21:44:52
True!!!
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May 16, 2020 @ 21:53:44
It’s more a probability than a possibility that we will be teaching on line at my university in the fall.
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May 16, 2020 @ 21:55:21
I’ve heard that on the gravevine, about some places already deciding that…
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May 03, 2020 @ 18:32:20
I am glad you are using this extra time well, Ritu. I don’t have much extra time at all, I actually think I have less now except that we aren’t having afternoon teas on Sundays with family any more. I am trying to manage as best I can.
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May 03, 2020 @ 18:41:14
Time is previous I think thus tine has made me realise I need to utilise it better!
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May 03, 2020 @ 17:56:02
Rita, your Instagram is a content source of delight – the funny videos and pics are terrific!
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May 03, 2020 @ 17:59:16
I’m glad you’re enjoying!
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May 03, 2020 @ 16:28:24
I think whether we provoke/want it or not, we will learn new things every day anyway. Some may not be in the foreground but they happen until a few accumulate and become a big insight. Taking it easier is one of them 😄
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May 03, 2020 @ 17:22:42
Definitely, sis. Thing us, in normal life, we forget there is some to learn. Now we can be more focussed 💜
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May 03, 2020 @ 19:28:06
Less distraction for sure to find more clarity in our lives… but more about it in my Monday post tomorrow 😁
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May 03, 2020 @ 19:41:15
True 🥰
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May 04, 2020 @ 13:00:48
💖💖
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May 03, 2020 @ 13:19:49
For heaven’s sake.;-) You’re so super productive. I’m a little ashamed. But your tips are great. Think Scrivener could be used for my interests too. Thank you Sis, and have a beautiful rest of the weekend. Michael
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May 03, 2020 @ 13:21:48
Scribeber is not just for writers of books. It’s for projects ofcakm sorts, including writing articles, and blog posts, keeping your research and notes in the same place as your writing. It’s pretty much a game changer!
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May 03, 2020 @ 13:24:51
Yes, sounds very good for my work too. I’m just testing Grammarly, and i loooove it. Thank you for the tip,Sis!
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May 03, 2020 @ 13:51:40
🥰
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May 03, 2020 @ 12:13:33
Scrivener is great! I’ve been using it for 5 years now. It’s very helpful when putting a book together. Keeps everything organized. 😉
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May 03, 2020 @ 12:15:30
I’m excited to learn more about it too!
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May 03, 2020 @ 12:18:44
That’s awesome Ritu! It takes time, but it’s fun to see all the things you can do with it.
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May 03, 2020 @ 12:36:59
I’ve already been experimenting!!
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:36:16
Where do you find all these great quotes? This one is perfect. Yes, we do have more time and I´m taking advantage by reading more. You are certainly using your time wisely!! Have a great Sunday!
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May 03, 2020 @ 11:07:33
I’m certainly trying, Darlene!
Spidey has a great way with the internet. He searches and finds these fantastic quotes 😘
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May 03, 2020 @ 11:58:56
That Spidey is so clever.
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May 03, 2020 @ 12:15:58
He is that!
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:32:56
Thanks!
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:07:47
Which writing course did you sign up to?
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:17:32
https://www.writefictionbooks.com/
It was on offer on Groupon last year, so I signed up.
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:01:28
I’m also getting to grips with Scrivener. When all of this started and I couldn’t write, I decided that I could learn a little bit about Scrivener each day. It hasn’t quite worked out like that, but I’m setting up a project from scratch and going through tutorials. There’s a lot to learn, so I’m taking it slowly. My other lockdown project is improving my Italian, which is fun.
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:03:19
This free webinar was so good, April. I wish I’d known you were learning. I would have sent you the link but it’s over now!
I’m feeling so excited about it now!
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May 03, 2020 @ 10:37:15
It’s a very powerful tool and it can be tempting to do things just because it can do them. I have to tell myself not to get carried away.
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May 03, 2020 @ 11:07:56
True. There is a lot on there!
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