Is it this heat or is it just me?

TheGodfather · 07-05-2009, 10:42 AM

Hey guys,

I don't know if it's this heat or this weather but i feel awfully counter productive... I should be writing a book and I should be writing articles, but I just can't make my self to do it...

The days just keep passing me and I do little or no work at all done...

does anyone else have this problem or is it only me?

webmatic · 07-05-2009, 12:06 PM

Well maybe you are having the problem because people don't like to work or anything in summer. I myself sometimes feel so much exhausted that i even don't like to eat or go out or want to talk with anyone. I feel so much sleepy at times too.
Well you just need to relax a lot while working and it is little bit hard to manage in summer season.
Thanks
Webmatic

TheGodfather · 07-05-2009, 12:24 PM

well i do have a migrene if i go out when it hot like this... but i prefer winter much more then sumer you can escape easily from coldness then from heat...

TheGodfather · 07-05-2009, 12:49 PM

i can write... no problem in that... the thing is i sort of get bored after about an hour and i mostly get little done in that hour... yesterday i made the TOC and i started chapter 1 now i'm about 2/3 done with it...

what i don't understand is: I'm writing about a subject that I like and yet i don't feel like writing about it... it kinda sucks...

hm... but now that i think about it it could just be a writers block... in a way...

Paul M · 07-05-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

Hey guys,

I don't know if it's this heat or this weather but i feel awfully counter productive... I should be writing a book and I should be writing articles, but I just can't make my self to do it...

does anyone else have this problem or is it only me?

This happens to me often.

What I do is minimize the distractions around me as much as possible,
and force myself to start working. Once I've got going, I usually don't
stop again until the task (whatever it may be), is completed.

I enjoy most of what I do. But like you, it's getting going in the first
place that seems to be the hardest part.

Especially when the weathers nice and I want to be doing other things.

I think all you/we need is a little more self-discipline.

-Paul

Saj Gupta · 07-06-2009, 12:20 AM

I have been experiencing the same for a week or so - and keep thinking to myself - why am I becoming so lazy. But middle of the day nap takes over and it's hard to stay awake. So what I'm doing to cope with this is - take is easy during the day - work little bit, relax or go out, but at night I force myself to work at least 5 - 6 hrs.

clubvikram · 07-06-2009, 01:00 AM

Yes minimizing the distractions is the first step and keeping complete focus,mind completely engrossed in the task,is most vital.The key is ,when you are in not in a mood,you should work slowly and do not hurry yourself to complete the task,after 2-3 hours of working in the manner you will get back your old rhythm.

Lunatic · 07-06-2009, 05:17 AM

It's not just you. I don't seem to get anything done when it is too hot as well. Guess I will have to buy an air conditioner and hope that helps!

webmatic · 07-06-2009, 09:04 AM

I myself got migraine problem whenever i go out , i don't sleep or eat enough or do non stop work so i prefer to take rest instead of medicines as migraine pills are so heavy dose that i prefer not to take it as i hate taking medicines. I myself love winter season

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

well i do have a migrene if i go out when it hot like this... but i prefer winter much more then sumer you can escape easily from coldness then from heat...

Anjanette Fountain · 07-06-2009, 11:52 AM

I think we all experience this at some point. I can work during the summer days but rain is another thing. I find myself really relaxed & easily distracted.

Also, do you need to change your environment? Like an office settings, hotel etc. It very difficult for me to work at home. If I see others being busy, I feel like I am being left behind. Activity breeds activity.

Also, can you outsource the writing jobs if possible? If so, you can soak up the sun all you want & not feel guilty.

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Bart Loos · 07-06-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

i can write... no problem in that... the thing is i sort of get bored after about an hour and i mostly get little done in that hour... yesterday i made the TOC and i started chapter 1 now i'm about 2/3 done with it...

what i don't understand is: I'm writing about a subject that I like and yet i don't feel like writing about it... it kinda sucks...

hm... but now that i think about it it could just be a writers block... in a way...

Many people experience this...

Also many distract themselves by finding excuses for it (the heat, writers block,migraines, ....)

What are you avoiding by not writing?

Have fun

Bart

metafever · 07-06-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

Hey guys,

I don't know if it's this heat or this weather but i feel awfully counter productive... I should be writing a book and I should be writing articles, but I just can't make my self to do it...

The days just keep passing me and I do little or no work at all done...

does anyone else have this problem or is it only me?

I have been dealing with the same . . . but then again it could be this summer cold I am coming down with.

Shaka · 07-06-2009, 07:03 PM

I sometimes work myself into a frenzy, wear myself out, then have to motivate myself to charge ahead once again. For me the problem is not one of starting a project, rather it seems to be one of appropriate pacing once I begin.

Odhinn · 07-06-2009, 08:13 PM

For me, with the heat come allergies, which often hold me back from doing what I need to do. They just tire me out, and leave me with nothing in the tank. In the summer, I tend to clam up in my room with the AC on.

abhirst · 07-07-2009, 10:42 PM

I have the same problem sometimes. So I just lie on my couch, turn on my ipod and listen to my downloaded audiobooks.

scottty64 · 07-07-2009, 11:58 PM

guess I live in the wrong country ...would be nice to get a little bit of summer my way...6 months of winter and now seems to be raining since the snow left.

kanenala · 07-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Some times the nice weather can get the best of people and slow us down with working hard. But it is also good to take a break every now and then to just relax. Then get back to work!

mentorondemand · 07-13-2009, 07:46 AM

Tell us about the article.

What is it about.

i would like to know, I am on
vacation for a week and thought
I would spend time sharing.

sometimes it easier to direct
your writing to 1 particular person.

My name is yves, so write me
just a summary of what your
article is about.

I am sure nobody on this forum
would mind. It might be a catalyst
for others.

Tell me 3 things about your subject

Who is the article for
Why are you writing it
what does it solve

You can't do nothing about not writing
in the past but you can write something
Now.

I look forward to reading your outline.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

yves
the mentor on demand

07-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#1
TheGodfather HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 371 Thanks: 52 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Is it this heat or is it just me? Hey guys, I don't know if it's this heat or this weather but i feel awfully counter productive... I should be writing a book and I should be writing articles, but I just can't make my self to do it... The days just keep passing me and I do little or no work at all done... does anyone else have this problem or is it only me?
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07-05-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
webmatic HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 203 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? Well maybe you are having the problem because people don't like to work or anything in summer. I myself sometimes feel so much exhausted that i even don't like to eat or go out or want to talk with anyone. I feel so much sleepy at times too. Well you just need to relax a lot while working and it is little bit hard to manage in summer season. Thanks Webmatic

07-05-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
TheGodfather HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 371 Thanks: 52 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? well i do have a migrene if i go out when it hot like this... but i prefer winter much more then sumer you can escape easily from coldness then from heat...
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07-05-2009, 12:49 PM	#4
TheGodfather HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 371 Thanks: 52 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? i can write... no problem in that... the thing is i sort of get bored after about an hour and i mostly get little done in that hour... yesterday i made the TOC and i started chapter 1 now i'm about 2/3 done with it... what i don't understand is: I'm writing about a subject that I like and yet i don't feel like writing about it... it kinda sucks... hm... but now that i think about it it could just be a writers block... in a way...
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07-06-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
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clubvikram Banned War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? Yes minimizing the distractions is the first step and keeping complete focus,mind completely engrossed in the task,is most vital.The key is ,when you are in not in a mood,you should work slowly and do not hurry yourself to complete the task,after 2-3 hours of working in the manner you will get back your old rhythm.

07-06-2009, 05:17 AM	#8
Lunatic HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? It's not just you. I don't seem to get anything done when it is too hot as well. Guess I will have to buy an air conditioner and hope that helps!

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Anjanette Fountain Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 46 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? I think we all experience this at some point. I can work during the summer days but rain is another thing. I find myself really relaxed & easily distracted. Also, do you need to change your environment? Like an office settings, hotel etc. It very difficult for me to work at home. If I see others being busy, I feel like I am being left behind. Activity breeds activity. Also, can you outsource the writing jobs if possible? If so, you can soak up the sun all you want & not feel guilty. Produce Extraordinary Results!
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07-06-2009, 07:03 PM	#13
Shaka Carpe diem War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: U.S.A Posts: 63 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? I sometimes work myself into a frenzy, wear myself out, then have to motivate myself to charge ahead once again. For me the problem is not one of starting a project, rather it seems to be one of appropriate pacing once I begin.

07-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#14
Odhinn Father of the Gods War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Valhalla Posts: 373 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 25 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? For me, with the heat come allergies, which often hold me back from doing what I need to do. They just tire me out, and leave me with nothing in the tank. In the summer, I tend to clam up in my room with the AC on.
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07-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#15
abhirst Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? I have the same problem sometimes. So I just lie on my couch, turn on my ipod and listen to my downloaded audiobooks.

07-07-2009, 11:58 PM	#16
scottty64 Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? guess I live in the wrong country ...would be nice to get a little bit of summer my way...6 months of winter and now seems to be raining since the snow left.

07-11-2009, 02:57 PM	#17
kanenala kanenala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? Some times the nice weather can get the best of people and slow us down with working hard. But it is also good to take a break every now and then to just relax. Then get back to work!

07-13-2009, 07:46 AM	#18
mentorondemand Transcendental Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia-Vegas-New York Posts: 89 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is it this heat or is it just me? Tell us about the article. What is it about. i would like to know, I am on vacation for a week and thought I would spend time sharing. sometimes it easier to direct your writing to 1 particular person. My name is yves, so write me just a summary of what your article is about. I am sure nobody on this forum would mind. It might be a catalyst for others. Tell me 3 things about your subject Who is the article for Why are you writing it what does it solve You can't do nothing about not writing in the past but you can write something Now. I look forward to reading your outline. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ yves the mentor on demand