Virtual Housekeeping and Resolutions
Today was the first day in my new work schedule, where I try to stay offline for most of the morning. As I mentioned before, I resigned as Writersmarket.com publishing industry columnist as of Dec. 31st, 2011. After 10 years, it's hard to break the habit of going online first thing in the morning to check publishing industry news sites, blogs and Twitter feeds.
I did check e-mail once for anything urgent but resisted answering or posting. I got a ton of work finished this morning in one uninterrupted block of time.
I spent part of last week doing email housekeeping. Instead of just deleting mailing list emails and newsletter that I never read, I took the time to unsubscribe from as many of them as possible. I revamped my email filter system. I got my email inbox down to ZERO emails.
I feel virtuous, productive.
But I'm also aware that's only the FIRST DAY.
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Reader Comments (2)
Well done and good luck! That sounds like a noble endeavor, one that I should probably tackle myself. Every day is an accomplishment, though!
Bit late in coming, but good on you! This sort of spring cleaning I do every now and again when I feel bogged down and need to start from scratch. It gives a good feeling; I just have to make sure I'm not shirking the actual writing by doing it too often.