Days without Bejewelled - 7
And yet, there are times when the pull is still strong. Times when I can feel myself wanting to click that little button and play "just a few" games. Changing a habit - even one you know isn't good for you - is challenging. I don't envy the people who are working to quit smoking. Heck, I sympathize and no one has invented a gum or a patch that I can use to help my progress.
I've gotten some interesting comments, emails and facebook posts telling me to make sure I'm not removing all relaxing/fun from my life. Well, anyone who knows me will agree with what I'm about to say - NOT A PROBLEM :). Never has been - and probably never will be. I am not working toward an austere life of regimented time and productivity. I am simply looking at the ways I truly waste time and using it more wisely and in support of the dreams and goals I have (many of which are quite fun, thank you very much).
It's like cutting down on salt or sugar, as opposed to going off of them completely. I'm not eliminating fun, free time or play from my life. I am, however, looking to not let it be too large a part of my... time diet, let's say.
So, have I been more productive in the last week without Bejewelled?
Yes! I've been getting research done on literary agents so a manuscript proposal can be sent out again; I've done research for Mark's parent coaching business so he can offer his seminar "Raising Your Children Without Raising Your Voice" to local groups; and I'm doing my virtual assistant work for the School Libriarians Workshop and The Heart Matters. And I'm getting more reading done. I also started a blog under my pen name and I'm getting back into a daily writing habit.
Pretty good :)
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