It was a Friday and I had spent more hours at my desk than I realized. Tired and done for the week, I asked my kids if they wanted to waste some time with me.
My son was quick to point out that THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE calls it “sharpening the saw”. Or purposefully wasting your time.
Just what I needed.
Several garage sales later I netted a new writing friend, material for craft projects, treasures for my kids, smiles, and a much more relaxed mom and writer.
Creativity can get lost in the haze of productivity. A heads down approach may be necessary when there is a deadline, but a constant grind will only wear a person down. Words get lost, characters get lazy and plots tend to drift. Renewal is necessary.
What do you do to “waste” time and rebuild your energy and zest?
Man do I need to go sharpen my saw!
Be blessed in the strength of the Lord as you rebuild and rest.