No this isn’t me going on another random hiatus but rather something I’ve learned while working on multiple projects all at once. Admittedly I’ve been having a bit of writer’s block when it comes to book 4 of The Legend of Nariko as there are certain parts I need to reconsider. There’s a certain part … Continue reading The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
Tag: Productivity
Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
Hello everyone! As some of you have probably surmised, I’ve been having a hard time staying focused and making progress on several of my projects. It’s a strange mix of brainfog, exhaustion and the plethora of distractions that feel more gratifying or easier to do than working on passion projects. For the longest time I … Continue reading Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
Reflections on Inspiration, Motivation and Discipline
Something I noticed during my break was how difficult it was to start on something and stay focused. Working on three separate projects, it’s hard to divide time and effort equally amongst them. I’ve found that lately I’ve been guided more by motivation than I have been by consistent practice and routine. It’s not necessarily … Continue reading Reflections on Inspiration, Motivation and Discipline
Update: Publishing Timeline and my Mental Health
Hello!I wanted to take the time to give an update on what’s going on with me and how things with The Legend of Nariko: The Goddess Prophecy are going as well as how things have been progressing. These past couple of months have been more taxing than I initially expected to be honest. I hadn’t … Continue reading Update: Publishing Timeline and my Mental Health
Scheduling the day according to Energy
I’ve come across an interesting realization as I work towards a more focused and productive lifestyle. I was hoping to have my book and my current art project completed by the end of October. The recent events have really destroyed my motivation and discipline. For the past few months I’ve been in a rut that’s … Continue reading Scheduling the day according to Energy
Revisiting The Importance Of Self Care
Earlier this week I saw a tweet that took me a bit off guard. One of the artists I follow tweeted about how men shouldn’t have to meet expectations everyone expects of them to have value. The points she had listed were admittedly all things I had thought of as failures in my own life. … Continue reading Revisiting The Importance Of Self Care
Raph's Cozy Musings 