Comments on: Beating summer ennui http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/ Living and loving the freelance life—on your own terms. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:46:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sugar http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/comment-page-1/#comment-108162 Sugar Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:44:54 +0000 http://therenegadewriter.com/?p=569#comment-108162 Ennui? I wish! I feel like ever since the class bell let the kids out, it's been one project after another. In between work, we go out for bike rides and lunch with friends. Unfortunately, any moments of lingering translate into working late at the computer after the kiddies are out. All the work has been tremendously productive... but it's definitely not shaping up to be a typical summer. Ennui? I wish! I feel like ever since the class bell let the kids out, it’s been one project after another. In between work, we go out for bike rides and lunch with friends. Unfortunately, any moments of lingering translate into working late at the computer after the kiddies are out. All the work has been tremendously productive… but it’s definitely not shaping up to be a typical summer.

]]> By: Amanda Nicole http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/comment-page-1/#comment-107202 Amanda Nicole Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:03:34 +0000 http://therenegadewriter.com/?p=569#comment-107202 Here in Vancouver, the tempting sunny days are limited. So I don't have too much trouble staying inside, but I've definitely been feeling the procrastination and the work blahs kicking in. I try to get my work done in the early morning and the evening, so I can have the middle of the day free, when banks, grocery stores, parks and beaches are less populated. Here in Vancouver, the tempting sunny days are limited. So I don’t have too much trouble staying inside, but I’ve definitely been feeling the procrastination and the work blahs kicking in. I try to get my work done in the early morning and the evening, so I can have the middle of the day free, when banks, grocery stores, parks and beaches are less populated.

]]> By: Charmian Christie http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/comment-page-1/#comment-107072 Charmian Christie Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:15:55 +0000 http://therenegadewriter.com/?p=569#comment-107072 I don't have air conditioning so the coffee shops and libraries are a good way to work in comfort without many distractions. I also have a goal buddy. We email each other with our daily goals. Even though there's no punishment for failing to meet all daily targets, it's good incentive. I don’t have air conditioning so the coffee shops and libraries are a good way to work in comfort without many distractions.

I also have a goal buddy. We email each other with our daily goals. Even though there’s no punishment for failing to meet all daily targets, it’s good incentive.

]]> By: Susan Johnston http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/comment-page-1/#comment-107069 Susan Johnston Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:08:11 +0000 http://therenegadewriter.com/?p=569#comment-107069 I worked on a piece about summer freelancing this morning. I think it's kind of like dieting. If you completely deny yourself any sunshine or fun, then you'll feel like you're being punished. If you allow yourself treats now and then, you'll feel more balanced and relaxed. Even if it's not your vacation, you could an hour walk outside after you complete a deadline. Like this morning I walked some packets to the post office and grabbed a quick lunch on my way home. I can further justify it because I need more vitamin D and sunshine is a natural source. :) I say we all deserve a little time with iced tea and a hammock! I worked on a piece about summer freelancing this morning. I think it’s kind of like dieting. If you completely deny yourself any sunshine or fun, then you’ll feel like you’re being punished. If you allow yourself treats now and then, you’ll feel more balanced and relaxed. Even if it’s not your vacation, you could an hour walk outside after you complete a deadline. Like this morning I walked some packets to the post office and grabbed a quick lunch on my way home. I can further justify it because I need more vitamin D and sunshine is a natural source. :) I say we all deserve a little time with iced tea and a hammock!

]]> By: SJS http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2008/06/25/beating-summer-ennui/comment-page-1/#comment-107058 SJS Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:17:15 +0000 http://therenegadewriter.com/?p=569#comment-107058 I'm having a tough time this summer as well. Here's one thing I'm trying to do to get my rear in gear: http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/1021-cookbooks-project/ I’m having a tough time this summer as well. Here’s one thing I’m trying to do to get my rear in gear:

http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/1021-cookbooks-project/

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