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I'm a bit tired of writing...

19 06 06 - 22:50 - Bookmark this post

Okay, this may come as no surprise, but lately I have become a bit tired of writing on blogs. It is not I hate writing, but most of the time I can't get myself around to get some real story or some sort of point in my articles. Since a lot things are changing for me the coming months I feel the writing becomes a bit obligatory. And that is one thing that should not happen. Me writing about GTD should be fun to do and gives me reflection to learn and grow. But lately, for some reason it just doesn't do it the way I want it to.

I would rather read someone's struggle in getting productive than talk/write about my own. And every now and again I think to myself: What does my blog contribute to all the other excellent GTD blogs out there? I am not fishing for compliments, please no, but the upcoming article on Blackbeltproductivity.net made me realize that I still have a very long way to go. Right now I am in a very turbulent period of my life. I will become a father for the first time, my house is being rebuilt and I accepted a new (strategic) function at my office. This all makes me fall back pretty easy to old habits and forget about simple things as cleaning an Inbox. But then again, everybody falls of the bandwagon right?

So does this mean the end of this blog? Hell no! But just a short break, announced this time, in my writing here. Just by announcing this, I feel better already. I don't have the pressure (not much, just a bit) of wanting to write for this blog but I will keep thinking and working about GTD. You may find me on some commentform or on mailinglist. And I will be back here ofcourse. Maybe in some weeks, maybe in some days. You never know with these kind of people :-)

I’ve really appreciated your tips, insights and finds. I TOTALLY know what you’re saying about trying to force a writing ritual. All the best with your upcoming and ongoing big events!
john brown - 20 06 06 - 00:44

Thanks for all that you do. You are one of my @to-read blogs that I check every day.
Michael - 21 06 06 - 15:54

Congrats on your impending fatherhood. This is my first time posting here, and I have found it very useful. I can definitely relate to your situation. My first child was born nearly 6 months ago, went through some extensive remodeling, accepted a new strategic function within my office, and went through a reorg which had me cycle through 4 different managers over the last 6 months. The only blog I have is about my son, which I haven’t updated in 3 months. So all I can say is your blog and other GTD related ones have definitely helped me through this transition. Relax, enjoy your new role as a dad and keep up the good work!
MichaelO - 22 06 06 - 18:07