Never-ending Tightrope
Hello from Michigan! Though February, it’s a high of 42F today. Ice fishermen are not impressed. As a recently self-published author, I am still finding a balance between work and home life. I want to be writing. I have ideas for my characters, elaborate scenes and schemes ruminating in my imagination. I long to write the fourth book in the series, if only I could finish the third first, not to mention the prequel which only needs a final edit. But I also work as a nurse full-time and have been taking on more responsibilities there, revamping the orientation process and doing more with staff development. Then there are the kids: 2, 5, and 6 years old. They keep me busy with a whole spectrum of things, but even the daily routine of meals, snacks, diapers, baths, laundry, dishes, and preparing for school/daycare can feel stressful. Exercising? Not usually, between a lack of time, motivation, and energy. I have a husband who also ...