I lost my rhythm a few months back. I don’t know how it happened, why I lost it or where it went.
I want it back.
I’ve noticed life gets a helluva lot more difficult when I am out of my zone and uninspired. I lose my focus and momentum. My energy wanes and I avoid projects that require major brain work or major time, wandering instead to ANY distraction that keeps me from doing the things I should be doing. And, then I feel guilty that I am procrastinating. And, later, I feel overwhelmed because at the last minute, I am rushing around like a mad woman trying to meet deadlines. This ever happen to you?
So, the first thing I do is check the internet for ideas. And, whoa, there are a lot! I could spend all day reading about what to do instead of actually doing something, which is quite tempting in my current state, but, I know I won’t get my groove back by just reading about it. So, just give me a minute here to see what it says to do…
AND, a few hours later, I am still in front of the computer perusing articles, still not doing anything. Hmmmm. This might be harder than I thought.
So, I’ve decided to ask you. What do you do to get your groove back?
I was wondering what was up with you. I check your blog EVERY day… I also know you are a type A personality and need to be doing something every minute of the day.
Groovy, Baby!
Lin, Thanks, sister!
Been in and out of my groove for several months now. Maybe it’s not you – and not me. maybe there’s something bigger, something expansive and confusing going on. I know that many people are feeling pulled and stretched beyond their usual comfort zones right now. But to answer your question: What I do when I lose my connection to my groove is I stop pushing. I walk, I sleep. I dance. And pretty soon I feel a shift and my groove starts coming back. Basically, I give up and do something else. And hey, wouldn’t you know it, my groove sidles up, all sheepish and bashful at first, like a teenager who’s stayed out past curfew but knows that it’s all okay, now that he’s home.
Amy, yes, I am pushing too hard to find my groove. Perhaps, the more I search for it, the more elusive it becomes. Maybe a few activities to distract me for awhile might give it the courage to come on back out to play with me!
I like that old time rock and roll! That kind of music just soothes the soul! I have created some awesome playlists on bluebeat.com and it just gets me going. However I am totally useless when Law and Order marathons are on…then I’m just glued to telly.
Carrie, in almost all the sources I read, music was in the top 3 things to do to get your groove going! And, perhaps, you get into those law and Order marathons because of Sam Waterston?
i dropped the ball on my writing since thomas moved in. have also dropped the ball on doing my housework. and that’s just not me. i have cobwebs and dust bunnies and who knows what all else going on. totally not me. i’ve just been so depressed. i know this is the problem. the prozac has helped enormously. but it’s not given me my full gumption back. at least not yet. i look around and see what needs to be done. but i do nothing about it.
so i suppose, my friend, we’re in similar boats.
Mari, your comment brought to mind the quote from my favorite amity Island Police chief, Martin Brody (slightly modified here for our use):
“We’re going to need a bigger boat!”
Yes LOLOL 🙂