Yesterday is what I'm calling my first '"Down Day". Here's what I did..
- Went on an early 2 mile bike ride with my Bride
- Made cheese grits, eggs, and biscuits & gravy for breakfast
- Worked on redesigning my blog
- Worked on my social media accounts
- Took a quick dip in the pool at around 5:00
I spent hours tweaking the blog and writing yesterday. I also spent a lot of time reading up on new SEO methods as well as Instagram and twitter algorithms. I spent the first half of the day exiled to my garage because my wife wanted to paint around the area I normally sit and do my computer work.It was actually incredibly peaceful and relaxing out in the garage. It was cool in the morning, and I ran a fan to keep the air circulating in the early afternoon. I had a comfortable chair, Bluetooth Speaker, and was 10 feet away from my beer fridge. It was so quiet, I got a ton of writing and work done on the blog.
I'm the kind of writer that needs peace and quiet to be productive. Not necessarily silence, as I can be super productive in a coffee shop with soft ambient noise. Maybe it's more about a peaceful vibe for me. For a fact, it's nearly impossible for me to be creative and productive if I'm not in a good place mentally. Interestingly, the words DO flow freely if I'm angry. However, anger and stress is something I don't like to nurture, which is why my 'Retro Dad Rants' are far and few between.
Not sure what today holds for me. I feel the need to do some work outside, but may wait to do a couple big projects later in the week when it starts to cool down a bit. I do believe I will spend the afternoon on the blog again.
Take care friends, stay busy and try to keep your spirits up.