tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post7979424516806682560..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: Finding Release When You're Too Emotionally Drained to Write PLUS a Mystery Box Book GiveawayMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-24751887640501880412017-03-27T21:32:46.821-04:002017-03-27T21:32:46.821-04:00To deal with stress I usually try to take my mind ...To deal with stress I usually try to take my mind off it by either reading or playing with my pets. Alisha S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10168765132252917295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-8047265698167156652017-03-27T10:11:22.649-04:002017-03-27T10:11:22.649-04:00I have stopped watching the news as much. If ther...I have stopped watching the news as much. If there is something in particular going on (weather, event) I will tune in but only watch that part. bookbunny68https://www.blogger.com/profile/17869315732973378180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-24220006605700097632017-03-16T15:06:48.528-04:002017-03-16T15:06:48.528-04:00Really smart response, Shannon. I like the simile ...Really smart response, Shannon. I like the simile (hmm, writer much :)), because yes, no matter what we're doing, whether that's being activists, or mothers, or spouses, or writers, or advocates for teens, or anyone else, we have to find the strength to do that somewhere within ourselves. I feel like snark is a good meter of how bad things are--we appreciate it more when the world feels like it's falling apart.<br /><br />Two FEET? Yikes. Hope it warms up soon!<br /><br />XOMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-65772221061431809692017-03-15T23:49:03.323-04:002017-03-15T23:49:03.323-04:00It is so hard sometimes, but I think of it this wa...It is so hard sometimes, but I think of it this way: You know how on an airplane, they tell you that you have to put your own oxygen mask on before you can help others? Same kind of thing. You HAVE to take care of yourself before you can take on the other stuff. <br /><br />I have to step away sometimes, when the panic and anxiety get extra hard. Because who am I helping if I can't even face my own life? I try to do something offline- read, take a bubble bath, watch an old episode of Friends, anything... less hard to swallow. And then when I can, I go back. I feel like it IS important to be informed, but it is equally important to know our own limits. <br /><br />Writing has been a struggle for me. I somehow managed to finish NaNo in November, even after the election- mostly because I think throwing myself into it helped me try to tune it out. But as things got worse in January... I haven't been able to. And I think for now, that has to be okay. I use my blog as an outlet, I let some of my snarkiness and humor come out, because I feel like I *need* to. And when I need a break... I take one now, which I didn't used to. But we also weren't dealing with the same kind of thing before, either. <br /><br />Really, all you can do is your best, and make sure you are taking care of yourself. It is definitely NOT easy to navigate, that is for sure. Big hugs ♥♥<br /><br />P.S.- It is decidedly NOT warm here, in fact, it has snowed more than 2 feet in the last 24 hours so... hope it is better where you are ;) Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-50019464639278539612017-03-14T20:59:10.802-04:002017-03-14T20:59:10.802-04:00I love that philosophy about being a light in your...I love that philosophy about being a light in your corner of the world. If we all led by example a bit more, led with joy and generosity, the world would be a better place. Good for you!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43724384258192646702017-03-14T20:57:00.007-04:002017-03-14T20:57:00.007-04:00Congratulations on turning in the book, Carol! And...Congratulations on turning in the book, Carol! And yay for watching Once Upon a Time--but I hope you're better about containing your binging than I am. I've been reading, but even that has me in a bit of a slump. I'm finding too much YA is too on point for what's going on. Or maybe I'm just reading into it. : ) Sending hugs and singing with you!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-24833926867883440682017-03-14T20:55:04.976-04:002017-03-14T20:55:04.976-04:00Oh, I'm right there with you, Molly! I self-sa...Oh, I'm right there with you, Molly! I self-sabotage because I'm afraid. I know I do it, but it still happens. And I'm so glad you like the magical realism aspect. I love that part of this book so much. Good luck with your writing!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-40030902997239160432017-03-14T20:53:32.192-04:002017-03-14T20:53:32.192-04:00Tea. The drink of a calm life. : ) Tea. The drink of a calm life. : ) Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-28882054791036571012017-03-14T20:49:03.264-04:002017-03-14T20:49:03.264-04:00I took a week off social media and it was just wha...I took a week off social media and it was just what I needed to break the habit of checking too often. Now, I check in once a day and feel much better. Like you, the news has drained my energy. Luckily, I don't have TV, so that helps, but I've gotten better at not being obsessive about reading the news. I'm writing and reading, and I've let go of my guilt about not keeping up with the other stuff. Tough times, but I remind myself that the best thing I can do is be the light in my little corner of the world. That means doing things that make me happy.Jeri Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576975074158550253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-36152670750585751602017-03-14T19:33:27.490-04:002017-03-14T19:33:27.490-04:00Oh man, I hear ya. I've totally stopped scroll...Oh man, I hear ya. I've totally stopped scrolling my newsfeed for the most part on FB--just a quick check in for messages. Started watching Once Upon a Time on Netflix (finally, yeah, I'm behind the times). I've finished my latest book and am having fun READING...it's research, right? I'm all for diversions when the world is too anxiety-causing. It hasn't changed my writing habits much, really. My office is my cocoon, my bubble. Fingers in ears, chant with me loudly: LA LA LAAAA...Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-42906768568198317092017-03-14T19:30:41.026-04:002017-03-14T19:30:41.026-04:00I think fear is my greatest enemy as a writer. I&#...I think fear is my greatest enemy as a writer. I've always struggled with social media, and like you, pretty much quit it altogether recently. I'm glad you found escape in a happy romance book! The magical realism aspect interests me. Happy writing!Molly Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09321341454204254615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-11876804171941487082017-03-14T19:25:34.409-04:002017-03-14T19:25:34.409-04:00I take a long walk, then drink a cup of tea. I take a long walk, then drink a cup of tea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-61048422270632704382017-03-14T17:01:00.056-04:002017-03-14T17:01:00.056-04:00Oh, gosh. That's so hard, and I feel for you! ...Oh, gosh. That's so hard, and I feel for you! Sending hugs. I have to avoid Netflix like the plague. If I let myself get swept down the rabbit hole of binge watching, my productivity is doomed. I feel better temporarily, but then I feel guilty for not having accomplished more. : / Catch-22. Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-44135835580785695372017-03-14T16:59:08.019-04:002017-03-14T16:59:08.019-04:00I'm so sorry, Christina. I hope that helps you...I'm so sorry, Christina. I hope that helps you!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-35584651300839411742017-03-14T15:42:27.339-04:002017-03-14T15:42:27.339-04:00I suffer from panic disorder, agoraphobia, depress...I suffer from panic disorder, agoraphobia, depression, and OCD. I feel for you having any kind of stress and anxiety as it is horrible. I read, watch Netflix, watch videos with music that usually involve nature and harps or piano. It doesn't cure anything but it helps. ♥Melissa Dog/Wolf Lover Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855195601963742785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-14557840095075984582017-03-14T15:20:42.300-04:002017-03-14T15:20:42.300-04:00I suffer from anxiety daily. I usually nap, read, ...I suffer from anxiety daily. I usually nap, read, or listen to music until it lessens.Christina C.http://thereadingqueen.comnoreply@blogger.com