I completely bombed today. I haven’t felt this unproductive in ages. So maybe that will be my solution tomorrow – get up one hour earlier and take your lead.

My biggest problem is that I struggle to go to bed early – I hit the sack at 9 on weeknights now, but rarely doze off until after 10, which just feels like wasted time to me. So I can’t imagine getting to sleep around 8. Maybe I just need to accept that I’ll sleep less until my body finishes adapting, or maybe afternoon naps would help to round it out.

And I understand the issue of deferring things until later in the day to the point where you just want to give up and push it to tomorrow – today’s been one of those. I have one work project I need to get back on this evening, and fortunately the rest can be done tomorrow morning. Whew.

By getting a ton of writing done before noon, I don’t feel tempted to promise myself I’ll get to more writing later. Whenever I’d do that, I’d usually end up deferring thing so far in the day that I had already used up most of my energy, giving me an excuse to put things off until the next day.

I write a short to-do list in the evening covering what needs to be done the next day. I include my workout on the list (I hate having something not checked off at the end of the day). I put that on an index card, which I place on my keyboard (so I can’t touch it without seeing that list).

I fold my workout clothes for the next day, and put them on my desk chair – I can’t sit down to go through email without seeing them, so I just put them on immediately (I find getting ready to workout is really the bulk of the battle for me – once I’m dressed with sneakers laced up, I could go for miles and miles with no complaint – the dread always hits me before I start for whatever reason).

I put my mp3 player and a water bottle on my desk next to my mouse. I usually put a piece of fruit, little box of raisins, or some trail mix there too depending on how long the workout will be – I find I feel better if I eat something like that before going out.

Seeing all of that reminds me that the previous evening I was feeling gung-ho about wanting a good start to the morning. Then I start to feel guilty if I don’t drag myself out the door. It helps. It’s also helped that it’s getting cooler again. I completely slack off most of the summer, because I can’t bear to be out in the heat and humidity we get around here.

Maybe we should get a little workout group going on the blog or something to keep us not only writing, but healthier. lol

I really do feel so much more productive, energetic and more positive. I didn’t get up earlier though because I stayed up working late last night. That’s a left over habit from my college days that I really need to change starting tomorrow… I have really neglected my exercise routine since I started freelancing full-time. Thanks for the push!:)

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And wouldn’t you know it? No sooner do I post here about my “up early” schedule, and I end up sleeping in. lol

Today I got up two hours later than planned, and my entire schedule and mood is thrown off – unfortunate since today was due to be a busy one. I know I won’t get as much done as I’d like, but I’m sure going to try – and I’m definitely remembering to turn the alarm on tonight!