Hi. guys!
This morning, I’m finally heading to a workout! I’ve been striving toward this for so long that I can hardly believe it’s actually happening. I’ll admit, I don’t really feel like going, but today I’m going to push myself. It’s not an aerial gymnastics session—just yoga—but it’s an achievement nonetheless. I’m not sure how I’ll feel during the class, but I’m hopeful that everything will go well. As I said, I don’t particularly want to go, but it’s time to start making myself do what’s necessary for my own health—so, up I get, and off to class I go, whether I feel like it or not! It’s cold outside, but it’s reasonably warm indoors now that the heating has been turned on, so I can take my time getting ready and heading out. The session starts at 10:00 AM, and it’s 7:00 AM now, so I have plenty of time to get ready and get into the right mindset. After the workout, I plan to take the dogs for a walk—the day is starting exactly as I’ve envisioned for such a long time. Then, I have a mountain of work to get through: reading a book, filming video reviews—all the typical "blogger" tasks that need to be done. So, I’ll have a full workday, followed by time spent editing my book. Then, it’ll be an early night again so I can repeat the whole process tomorrow. This week, I plan to fully iron out my work schedule and shape it into exactly what I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ll be dedicating less time to editing the book and more to keeping my body healthy—a goal I’ve been working toward for ages. Now, I need to commit to this daily so that my schedule finally becomes what I want it to be.
Obviously, not everything will work out on the first try, but let’s see how things look by the end of the week. I’m hoping that everything starts to fall into place and that I can finally tackle all those things I’ve been meaning to get to for such a long time. If I can at least get back into a workout routine, that will be a huge plus. Starting next week, I’ll also begin attending artistic gymnastics sessions—something I’ve been wanting to start for ages. If I manage that, it’ll be a total victory! So, let’s get moving. I’ll focus on one activity at a time, gradually adding back into my daily schedule everything I’ve neglected over these past few months. I need to reintroduce these things one by one, little by little, so that my day starts to resemble that of a healthy person again—rather than the day of a frantic author who sees nothing but their own manuscript. I’ve mentioned before that I have about 10 volumes planned; it’s clear this will take more than a year to complete, and throughout that entire process, I need to remain a healthy author. To do that, I have to eat properly, get enough sleep, and exercise. So, I’m bringing all of this back into my life—starting with exercise. Today is my first session; let’s hope my body handles it well and that I’m still in one piece afterward!
I haven’t exercised for a very long time, so it’s no surprise that I’ll be sore afterward—but I’m prepared for that. I usually frame these kinds of workouts as something happening within the world of my book; it helps take the load off my brain. So, today, I’ll approach it the same way: in the book I’m writing, there are assassins who train extensively, so I’ll just imagine that I’m one of the characters. It’s a great mental trick for relaxing and easing the pressure. Afterward, I’ll walk the dogs, make something to eat, and get some work done. Then, I’ll sit down to edit my manuscript again—polishing the text, proofreading it, and getting it ready to send to my publisher. I also need to finish a few more draft chapters to help expand the plot. I’m hoping to complete the first part of the book before the New Year so I can move on to the next volume. The sooner I get this all done, the better! I’m really looking forward to seeing my books finished and ready for submission. Anyway, have a great day, everyone!