Does it mean that you can't write, or that you're a bit batty maybe? No, it probably means you had a great idea that happened when you were tired, or when your mind was trying to write one thought while contemplating another.
Is that normal? Yes, unfortunately it is. When we try to multi-task too often we end up adding that, "one more thing," to our daily plate and end up with a total mess. The productivity we so wish for often ends up with very little that is good copy (As with we who write know).
I am of a mind to suggest that those of us who believe we are multi-tasking are actually simply adding too much to our lives and as a result aren't doing very well at anything. We can juggle - the brain can do that, but by focusing on the many - we lose the depth that we need to do any task well, and in the end have nothing by mediocracy, and that is scary.
Yes I agree with you.There's a saying :"Jack of all trades, master of none".I do that and end up wiping the whole thing which is frustrating. The best solution is to only write when you are compelled to and when there is time spent in processing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteInteresting...but for those of us who have had to write for pay over the years that can prove to be a problem...thanks for the thought!
ReplyDeleteI believe we feel we have a need to take things upon ourselves for social recognition and acceptance; and, we seem to be obsessed with how much and how well the Joneses are doing. Society seems to frown on those who don't want to get into the whole game.
ReplyDeleteBudgetBride,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! The whole thing of "multi-tasking" is a creation that can be used to make "us" look good.
Whether created by the employer to get more work, or by the employee to look really good it is a false reality and seldom does it work to get anyone "into the game" or keep them there over the long haul!