I am currently recovering from intense productivity for the past 3 months, working 24/7 on my e-magazine Potion sans Prescription which is finally launched on 2/10. It was a difficult labour which took a lot out of me physically, mentally and emotionally. There were days when I would rather spend time on housework and organization than sitting in front of the screen trying to figure out the technological aspects of putting the e-magazine together. There were days when I cried myself to understand how the software works reaching out for technological support. Frustration is a part of my daily life and it took a lot of determination and self-discipline to complete a pretty big project on my own.
To produce over 100 content pages all alone, and for someone who is a techno-phobe, removing distraction and being consistent are the rules of thumb. Instead of being reactionary, I am proactive. I limit the trivial, mindless and uninspiring work such as running errands and reading every single blog post that comes to my inbox. I find breaking up the big into the small and do it quickly really helps. Being a night owl, I accept and accentuate my personal rhythms instead of fighting them. What works for an early riser doesn't work for me so I make the most out of the nights on my project. I also don't watch much TV, if at all, and I indulge myself with a DVD every now and then for entertainment.
Consistency has never been a personal trait for someone who is a scanner / multipotentialite. It is a lot of commitment, devotion, and dedication on my part to see this project through. Setting the frame to make sure work is being produced, albeit little, everyday, 7 days of the week. It is the first thing first and that means constantly thinking about it, dreaming about it, taking intentional and planned action on a daily basis. It is about establishing some kind of routine which allows me to get into the flow of producing. Picking up a new software is indeed something I resist but I learn to enjoy using the program as time goes on. I have come to see the many benefits of the program provides and ultimately it is the tool I use to make the e-magazine presentable. Above all, I remind myself why I am doing what I am doing, first thing every day in the past 3 months. I might only get a teeny tiny bit of work done on any day but knowing that I move forward instead of standing still is enough.
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