Guys, Am Stuck. Give Me A Push
I need your help. For some reason I have become bugged down.
Thing is that I don't know why. If I knew the reason then I would know what to do.
When my mom died I was writing a post and I completed and published it. So I do not think that its because of grief.
I have topics to write upon but it seems that I just don't know how to resume writing. I find myself doing all types of things on WA except adding content to my site.
So if you have been through a similar experience and conquered it, please share so that I too can overcome this hurdle.
I need that push since right now I feel as though my wheel is spinning in the mud and I am not getting out.
Push, pull.......help me get unstuck.
Thanks in advance for all your help. I know that I will come unstuck.
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I like what Debbie has said below.
Just start slowly and pick a topic that interests you and go into it in some depth and know the subject inside and out. Try and focus your energy, it may build some confidence
Don’t spread yourself to thin by learning and reading many random things at the same time. I don’t think this will be helpful.
It has been said so often on here - baby steps.
Don’t underestimate or ignore the feelings and emotions that you have experienced with your mom. It will take time.
You wrote such a wonderful post about your mom. Perhaps you can focus on the subject that interests you and write a few words, share it with friends and build on that.
I hope this is not blah blah blah but take time and go slowly and restore your strength and direction again. You will get there and when you tread wisely, you will come back stronger!
You are not alone, you are never alone, there are many going through similar or sadly, worse!
Keep posting to your friends here, if it helps - I think it will.
Wayne
Thank you Wayne. Your encouragement and suggestions are greatly appreciated and will be acted upon. Blessings.
There are times in our lives when it's harder to move forward than others. Grief may not have stopped you in the moment, but I bet it's contributing to your not feeling able to move on with your work. Write down your goals and create baby steps to reach them. Then get up each day and make it happen.
Hi Russ,
Interestingly enough, you put the whole idea of your bitter-sweet blog into your last sentence.
And I quote, " I know that I will come unstuck."
And I know that you will become unstuck too and so does everyone that knows you here at WA.
Russell Stuck? Well Not For Long! Wait, isn't the next Sabbath right around the corner? I'm looking forward to the next Sabbath blog!
Give yourself some time and space. Do what it takes.
Blessings, Sue
Thank you Sue. You know just what I need to hear. I feel like I am gaining some traction now.
Stress can hit us all in different ways Russell. The death of a family member or particularly a parent can be very stressful.
Try to focus on a training module and see if you can do that. I would suggest there is a good chance that the answer will be no.
If that happens, give yourself time to grieve, even write down what you are feeling and share it with others when you feel ready.
I send you my sincere condolences.
Derek
Don't rule out grief as the reason...losing a Mom is difficult. Instead of focusing on writing...why not focus on training. Start the next course or watch Jay's videos. Something that is said or presented might click with you and move you to take action. At least you are admitting you are stuck...which will lead to a solution. You can do it.
Debbie
I think your mom is looking down right now and wants to pinch your arm, you know how moms can do that ;)
I am not sure what website you have, it's not on your profile
Here are some tips to write about on a Bootcamp website 101 List of ideas to write about for your WA Bootcamp website Here is a tactic to get you going 3 Secrets To Learn How To Write A Blog Post And if that is not enough, here are 20 Productivity Tips to Stay Focused I hope to get you in the flow again:)
I vote to reinstate Loes as an Ambassador (as if we could vote on such things, right). But I would, if I could. :-) Thank you for reaching out precious lady and I appreciate it very much.
My website is on health but I will still look at the training that you suggested. Maybe the distraction is what I need.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Russell
Health? I have a Superfood website, you may take a look there if it's to combine with your health subjects
My mom just died last Friday night so can relate. I managed a post yesterday, but my heart wasn’t in it. We make think we are through grieving an it isn't affecting us. But, having worked for hospice for 41 years I know it is. For instance I forgot my medicine 3 times this wk. And until she got really bad on the last (she lived with me.) I was really good about it. I have trouble remembering a lot of things.
So while to today most of the time I am my normal self my mind knows diff. My heart has a hole in. Only time can change that with the Lords help.
So chill out go have lunch with a friend do something just for you even if it’s eating chocolates and reading a book. Lol
Which sounds good.
When your mind settles you will know.
Blessings
Scarlett
I love that... eating chocolates and reading a book! I prefer saucy, messy, veggie spaghetti and a good John Grisham novel.
Thank you for helping Russell with your sweet message. He is such a sweet soul. ;-]
No, problem grief manifests in many ways, I remember his mom and mine died the same day or were buried the same day. And while I think I’m fine my memory says I’m not fine. So I really think he needs to lighten his expectations for a few days.
Thank you and send me some of that veggie spaghetti and I’ll read John Grisham with you. Love, love, love to read.....
Blessings
Scarlett
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I know you don't think it is about grief, I read your post about your mom and it was absolutely beautiful. Whether it's grief, lack of motivation, you have gone through a rough period and it's probably just hard to start. When my father passed away many years ago, I didn't immediately grieve, in fact I felt a sense of relief. He had been so sick and he even told me he was ready to die. But several months later it hit me one day, like I had stepped in the path of a speeding truck. While everybody else was putting their lives back together, I was just starting the journey of grief. I think it was always there but just took time to come out.
Maybe a bit of time to rest will help get the writing moving again, I am not sure you can fight it. Just know there are a lot of people on here that will listen if you need to talk, rant or whatever it takes. I am one of those people.
Mary