Back to school game plan

  Awww, the kids went back to school this week and I have to admit, it is so wonderful to have the house to myself again.

This summer flew by in a blink and as far as my freelance work , I was the busiest I have ever been.

Believe me, I'm not complaining but it was a major challenge trying to juggle home life, children and a freelance schedule. Balance? Nope, not even close.

If you're an aspiring illustrator you're probably thinking - like I did when I read posts like this - "what  a  nice problem to have!". And it is, it really is. I hope that the work continues to come in. I'm so grateful to be doing something I love.

But I learned this summer, that I need a game plan. I need to get more organized with my time if I want to maintain some semblance of balance.

The two main things I scratched out of my daily routine were pretty basic, water and exercise. Not good. And boy did my body let me know that I wasn't being kind to it. You can only live on highly caffeinated diet drinks for so long.

So I'm feeling like I do in January. It's a new school year, time for a fresh start.

In my mind I know the solution is simple, "just do it".  Similar to deadlines, you get them done because you said you will and your career depends on it. Well, I need to treat my personal goals with the same respect and discipline. Just do it. I feel so much better on the days that I do, why can't I remember that?

I toast my water bottle to all my family, friends and fellow freelancers.
Here's to a fresh school year and my game plan.

More jogging, less blogging!

Just do it !

Comments

[Gina]

We must be on the same waves all the way down to the caffeinated drink...LOL
Dreams do come true but you have to work at it, right!? I've decided to blog once a week, pick a day and a time and try my best to stick with it, No more and the rest of the time is for actually working..LOL

[Julia Kelly]

Good Morning Roz, thanks so much for the comments on my illustration friday! It means a lot that you are checking me out! I loved your back to school entry and you hit the nail as far as managing time and the things we let slip that we need the most- I am right there with you and raise my water bottle to you too!

[chickengirl]

I raise my water bottle to you too! I am glad you had a busy summer. I know exactly what you mean about needing to treat personal goals with the same respect and discipline.