Sunday, April 1, 2012

Procrastination

It’s been almost one full year since I posted on my blog.  Why?   Equal parts of life, fear and procrastination.

2011 was the year that I put my book and blog aside to help a family member.  It was a hard decision, but one I would make again.  Six months of neglect left my blog stagnant, my book late and my writing spirit low.  That’s life.  Sometimes you have to sacrifice for those you love.
When my family obligation was completed, I found myself completely unable to write.  I had lost my edge, my confidence, and once fear showed its ugly little face, procrastination was my only option.
Psych Basics Article on Procrastination states, “Everyone procrastinates sometimes, but 20 percent of people chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions.... Procrastinators may say they perform better under pressure, but more often than not that's their way of justifying putting things off.”

What’s good news?  This post is proof that it is possible to overcome procrastination and fear.
Note to my Son:  If Mommy can post this blog, after a year of excuses; you can finish that science project you had all month to do.

I’m on Chapter 13 of my final book edit and my publisher is waiting with my finished cover.  I will no longer let my book and blog be the victim of my life, my fears or my procrastination. 

Stay tuned for another post next week.  Thanks for all of your emails and constant support.  It’s great to have a pen back in my hand.
Thanks for stopping by.
Please support me with your honesty.

Buffi

10 comments:

  1. Glad to hear the good news and welcome back to blogosphere!!

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  2. Welcome back, you've been missed!

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  3. Thanks all. It's wonderful to be back. I even have my next post written and wsiting. Thanks for reading.
    - Buffi

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  4. YEAH! Glad you are back to writing. You have a great blog and I love to read it.

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  5. Good to see you back! Pour a cup of coffee, grab a Krispy Kreme cookie, and pour your heart into your writing ... :)

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  6. ..."that's their way of justifying putting things off."

    LOL!

    I know this is true because it's the same things over and over that I procrastinate on, it's not a widespread thing in my life. I'm prompt with everything but filing, putting away laundry, and returning phone calls...

    Following you back from Happy Hour Projects, thanks for coming by!

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  7. Congrats on your books! How exciting. I'm in the process of self publishing a children's book after many failed attempts to get in published in the mainstream.
    Thanks for the follow, now following you back.

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  8. BTW: I use a Cannon for all my pics. Highly recommend!

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  9. One full year! Wow. It is hard to post when creativity is not there and life takes over.

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