I am having some strong creative feelings most closely resembling, “Burn it all down!” 😂
I think that this part of the school year is a bad time to evaluate things. Everyone is a little crispy, the sun is out, the kids are insane, and it’s just a lot.
Also, I am having a similar process regarding coming to terms with the fact that the max I can handle in publishing is 1 post a week, which means with two publications I have to alternate them. Not what I wanted to do, but reality doesn’t actually care about what I want. Like, it doesn’t matter how idealistic you are if you just can’t make it happen. So better to adjust to the slower pace, swallow the pride and keep going, right? You’re definitely not alone.
(Also, re. homeschooling, “Teaching from Rest” and all things Sarah Mackenzie are such a godsend)
Always appreciate your perspective as a more seasoned mother than myself! And I JUST started reading Teaching from Rest on the recommendation of someone else!
This is very relatable for me. Created an intricate Q2 publishing schedule, and haven't written anything the last week: I'm grateful my burst of creative energy from the beginning of this month will carry my newsletter through the end of this month. This toddlerhood season is the wildest one yet.
I read something once about how writers feel when they’re not writing. I should have written it down. It basically said we feel crazy when we don’t get words on the page and that is accurate!🫣
I have been having serious grief about career related things, and anxiety about homeschooling too! There has got to be a club for us somewhere - maybe here :) and I just got Big Magic from the library! Thanks for your vulnerability and honesty as always Amber
Can’t wait to read that post on domestic labor! Really enjoyed the post on ambition and will be coming back to it.
Ohh thanks for letting me know! That’s one that’s been brewing for a while. And thank you; I’m happy to hear you found it encouraging💕
I am having some strong creative feelings most closely resembling, “Burn it all down!” 😂
I think that this part of the school year is a bad time to evaluate things. Everyone is a little crispy, the sun is out, the kids are insane, and it’s just a lot.
Also, I am having a similar process regarding coming to terms with the fact that the max I can handle in publishing is 1 post a week, which means with two publications I have to alternate them. Not what I wanted to do, but reality doesn’t actually care about what I want. Like, it doesn’t matter how idealistic you are if you just can’t make it happen. So better to adjust to the slower pace, swallow the pride and keep going, right? You’re definitely not alone.
(Also, re. homeschooling, “Teaching from Rest” and all things Sarah Mackenzie are such a godsend)
Always appreciate your perspective as a more seasoned mother than myself! And I JUST started reading Teaching from Rest on the recommendation of someone else!
Teaching From Rest was such a great book to help me not stress.
This is very relatable for me. Created an intricate Q2 publishing schedule, and haven't written anything the last week: I'm grateful my burst of creative energy from the beginning of this month will carry my newsletter through the end of this month. This toddlerhood season is the wildest one yet.
I read something once about how writers feel when they’re not writing. I should have written it down. It basically said we feel crazy when we don’t get words on the page and that is accurate!🫣
I have been having serious grief about career related things, and anxiety about homeschooling too! There has got to be a club for us somewhere - maybe here :) and I just got Big Magic from the library! Thanks for your vulnerability and honesty as always Amber
This is the club! I declare it. What shall we call ourselves? :D
Ahhh can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Big Magic!
So real and relatable, (which is just as encouraging and necessary as your post on ambition) thank you for sharing this!
Aw thank you for letting me know you appreciated it Catie💕