White Gloved Monster
I feel like I haven't been on here for years, but I think it's been a couple of weeks.
I miss being here and reading all of your fabulous blogs. I love how you all are able to weave words to produce such vivid and colorful posts; it's like you're sculpting a piece of clay into a work of art. I hope one day I can become just as good.
Lately, I've been struggling with juggling household chores and working on my WA training, but am I procrastinating? Am I using "juggling" as an excuse because I struggle with writing or is it my inability to allow my home to be a little messy and unorganized? Having 3 boys, I've had to learn not to be overly clean and organized, but occasionally the white glove toting monster rears her head and wants cleanliness, perfection and organization.
So, what is it, procrastination or white glove monster, or both?
Getting this business off the ground is the most important thing I can do for my family. Especially for my daughter who I need to make sure is financially secure should anything happen to me. I know that and yet I struggle to ignore the dirt I see collecting in and on and around everything inhere.
Maybe, as long as the home is somewhat clean I might pacify the monster, but somehow I don’t think so. If the monster feels anything is out of place or dirty, then the monster demands a sacrifice.
When did this start happening again, I thought the monster died when my 3 sons slew it, but ever since I stopped working, I’ve felt the monster slowing building, until it exploded out into my home and thoroughly disinfected and organized it.
This is madness; procrastination or monster. I think both. When I get stuck on what to write, I look to something to keep me busy in order to ignore that I can’t write and have no ideas. Since I don’t have a job to go to the next best thing is, clean, organize, yard work and I almost forgot, I coupon,so I can spend hours looking for deals. Yes folks, I can buy $500.00 worth of stuff and pay $50.00 or $0.00 if the coupon Gods are aligned.
In conclusion, I bring forth the white gloved monster and the coupon magician by avoiding writing thus procrastinating.
What to do about it? I think recognizing when I am avoiding writing. I think it’s okay to step away and do something else for a bit, but not let it overtake me. I have been gone for 2 weeks because I couldn’t face my insecurities about writing, but I’m back now and I’m ready to slay the monster
Thanks for reading
Luba
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And there's your niche --- cleaning and organizing. How to clean any stain. How to use ingredients in your cupboard to save money and make a decent cleaner. What's the best way to get crayon marks off the wall?
How to organize a small space for maximum efficiency. Maybe you could come to my place and organize my kitchen. I can't get it together in there.
You could create an ebook with handy shortcuts for people who hate cleaning. Or an ebook on how to reduce clutter and get organized.
What about environment friendly cleaning products, they're in demand? What is the best way to get that toilet shiny and clean without sticking your hands in it?
You could set up a site that reviews all kinds of furniture that allows for organization and reduces clutter. Some of that furniture must generate huge commissions. :-)
Last but not least: The best places online to look for grocery coupons...or....How to use store coupons to save hundreds a month...
Everything you do, everything you clean, is a writing topic and at least a couple of good articles. Everything you need to write tons of stuff is right at your fingertips.
Meanwhile, don't beat yourself up...we all have times where we can't write, or would prefer cleaning to writing because we can't write...or would rather be out in the park feeding birds. You get the idea.
You'll be fine. :-)
Wendy
WOW!! thank you, Wendy for all the great ideas and for your support. I never thought of using cleaning and organizing as a niche. This is why I love this place the support is phenomenal
Great post and we all at times have to step away to handle other things in life, however you back and now rolling.
Theo
Try not to panic Luba, it is hard to be on top of our writing all the time, and I think if folks are being honest they would agree with that one just came through a dry patch myself. The thing about this business is there are so many things to do besides producing content sometimes just shifting our focus for a little bit works wonders.
Thank you for reading and for your support. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one that struggles. I guess I just want to hurry up and start having money come in so this panic feeling in my gut might subside a little.
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Absolutely agree with Wendy!! Fab niche for you. Oh... and Moms are making a Killing online with coupon websites! Ever heard of the crazycouponlady? I loved this post, Luba! Your honesty. The struggle is real!
I also struggled at the beginning to think of what to write about and suddenly I have endless ideas... here's where it all changed for me. Research the Top 10 Bloggers in your niche....
Thank you, Lauren for reading, commenting and your support. it really helps when others are will to share their experiences and encourage you to keep moving forward.
Yup, I love that coupon website. It;s easy to get lost in all the deals. I use to donate a lot of it to shelters, I realized I needed to find a way to make money for my family because we are barely staying a float. I am so glad I found Wealthy Affiliates, it has given me hope and I love all the members.