Monday, April 30, 2012

Block Two

My next block was a worry that I had about dedication.

I have always been a person who is very driven at working for someone else. I have also been a person who is un-motivated when it comes to working for myself.

I worried that if I was allowed to work at home writing that I would be unable to work and accomplish things. I am in month three of my new job of working from home. I am happy to report I am just as dedicated to my work when I am home.

So I've proved to myself that I can be dedicated and get a full days work done on a daily basis. Would I be that dedicated if I was writing the things I want to write - rather than the things I am getting paid to write? Well it's still a question, but I see it for what it is now.

It's fear. It's another block in the wall of things that hold me back. I now know that I am capable of great dedication to work even at home. So would I rather write about worky stuff or about my screenplay, or novel, or this blog, or my new cat book? I think the answer is clear.

Since writing the things I feel passionate about doesn't pay the bills yet, I will be filling my off-hours with the same dedication to my own ideas. Don't I deserve to have the same level of dedication for myself that I give so freely to others?

Yes I do. Block broken and slowly being removed.

5 comments:

  1. Rock On! Its a tough job, but somebody has to do it! And You and me are those somebodies!
    Nellie' Mom

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  2. Turning the blocks into stepping stones is quite an achievement!!

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  3. One block at a time falling down!
    xoxox

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  4. Meg~
    I just want to say that I have been lurking for a loooong time but since I usually get your blog via email on my blackberry I haven't been able to comment.
    I have been encouraged to see you be so real and show your struggles with work and writing and transitioning through new phases of your life. I have been inspired to start blogging again, so thank you so much!
    Hang in there!
    LeAnn

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  5. Hi Meg! So happy to hear the at-home gig is going well. I often wonder if I could make it through all the distractions. So kudos to you for maintaining the dedication. Good luck finding the bliss when the clock strikes 5.

    ...so I have to ask...Do you work in bunny slippers? ; )
    Debbie

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