Hi Elizabeth – I think I’ve always been lucky that way … I’ve been able to adapt and get on with things. But I don’t have a family or children – but I still adapt to people around me. Now – I’m having a good sort out – and taking my time about it … seems like there’s some of that around – and not stressing … just as long as a few things get done – then it’s fine by me (for me!!). If I had a passion – as you do with your books … I suspect I’d be more like you … not sure though – and am unlikely to find out!! Take care and keep on writing … Hilary
That’s such a great quality to have! I’m very envious of adaptability. :) I’m hoping that, as I get older, I can get better at it.
Hi Elizabeth – I’ve tried to add to my earlier comment – about you getting better … so glad to hear. I’m lucky I seem to be able to adapt quite so easily … take care – Hilary
Thanks, Elizabeth. We do need to be flexible and adaptive. Instead of fighting against the changes that come, we need to find ways to make them work. But, as you say, that means having patience with ourselves and others. It’s an unsettling time, but I think we’ll get through it better just taking things a little at a time and adapting.
I think, like you’re saying, it’s a slow process of adapting. Once we stop fighting the changes, we can start making changes of our own.
That’s sad there is such a shortage of tests. Oh well, you didn’t add to the already huge number who have it. I hope it ends soon and you feel better.
I’ve operated under chaos so long, it’s the norm to me. Although I don’t like my planned day going awry.
Thanks, Diane!
You and I are both planners…tough to see when our days get hijacked!
I’m organized and disciplined like you. I don’t like change, which is all I have had these last six years, so do not love pivoting. But I’m getting better at it. I think there will be a lot of pivoting as we navigate our new world as writers.
I guess, in some ways, change (even if it’s not as violent as this one) is really a natural part of life. I’ve just always railed against it, ha.
Good to hear you’re getting better at it, too. Maybe there is hope for us planners!
Hi Elizabeth! Yep pivoting is crucial in chaotic times like these. I’m usually pretty good at that, but I must say, that lately, I’ve felt some resistance to any forward movement. I have a clear task with a deadline, and plenty of time (duh!), but I struggle daily to keep my pace as steady as I’d like. I think it is a case of existential angst – a sort of “what’s the point”. I fight it, it hasn’t beat me, but I really need to be on guard.
I’m very sorry you’ve been sick, and hope you have a good and speedy recovery.
I can understand that. Good luck pushing through the resistance!
Feeling much better now, which is a good thing…after 11 days in, I was really getting restless with it.
So glad your symptoms are mild and hope you feel back to normal soon. This is definitely a time where we’re all trying to figure out what works best for us.
Thanks, Ellen! It’s a lot to figure out, isn’t it?
Glad you’ve only had a minor case and hope you’re feeling better each day. I’m not good with change. I like to know how things are going to go and plan accordingly. Being able to adapt is something I’ve been working on and our current situation has shown me that being able to change is very important.
I’m working on it, too. :) It’s definitely a good trait in times like these.
Long-distance hugs over your illness! I hope you’re feeling stronger.
I’m trying to keep to a schedule, but I’m less fanatic about it. Since I’m a hermit by nature, very little has changed here, though I do a lot less grocery shopping, and no side trips. I just hope we can all outlast the disease until a vaccine arrives.
Thanks so much, Deb! The last couple of days have been good ones. :)
Hoping a good vaccine becomes available in the next year or 18 months so we don’t have to deal with this particular bug the next time it comes round.
These are great tips, and I’m so pleased to hear you are feeling better! While I have been using the same phrase that you have (we’re going to have to give each other a little more *grace*), I hadn’t really thought about applying that to myself as well. Thanks for the permission!
Isn’t it funny how we don’t think of ourselves? Hope the permission will help. :)
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Be flexible and easy on yourself.
Hope you feel better really soon.
Thanks, Alex! Feeling better now…last symptoms Saturday night. Fingers crossed.
Hi Elizabeth – I think I’ve always been lucky that way … I’ve been able to adapt and get on with things. But I don’t have a family or children – but I still adapt to people around me. Now – I’m having a good sort out – and taking my time about it … seems like there’s some of that around – and not stressing … just as long as a few things get done – then it’s fine by me (for me!!). If I had a passion – as you do with your books … I suspect I’d be more like you … not sure though – and am unlikely to find out!! Take care and keep on writing … Hilary
That’s such a great quality to have! I’m very envious of adaptability. :) I’m hoping that, as I get older, I can get better at it.
Hi Elizabeth – I’ve tried to add to my earlier comment – about you getting better … so glad to hear. I’m lucky I seem to be able to adapt quite so easily … take care – Hilary
Thanks, Elizabeth. We do need to be flexible and adaptive. Instead of fighting against the changes that come, we need to find ways to make them work. But, as you say, that means having patience with ourselves and others. It’s an unsettling time, but I think we’ll get through it better just taking things a little at a time and adapting.
I think, like you’re saying, it’s a slow process of adapting. Once we stop fighting the changes, we can start making changes of our own.
That’s sad there is such a shortage of tests. Oh well, you didn’t add to the already huge number who have it. I hope it ends soon and you feel better.
I’ve operated under chaos so long, it’s the norm to me. Although I don’t like my planned day going awry.
Thanks, Diane!
You and I are both planners…tough to see when our days get hijacked!
I’m organized and disciplined like you. I don’t like change, which is all I have had these last six years, so do not love pivoting. But I’m getting better at it. I think there will be a lot of pivoting as we navigate our new world as writers.
I guess, in some ways, change (even if it’s not as violent as this one) is really a natural part of life. I’ve just always railed against it, ha.
Good to hear you’re getting better at it, too. Maybe there is hope for us planners!
Hi Elizabeth! Yep pivoting is crucial in chaotic times like these. I’m usually pretty good at that, but I must say, that lately, I’ve felt some resistance to any forward movement. I have a clear task with a deadline, and plenty of time (duh!), but I struggle daily to keep my pace as steady as I’d like. I think it is a case of existential angst – a sort of “what’s the point”. I fight it, it hasn’t beat me, but I really need to be on guard.
I’m very sorry you’ve been sick, and hope you have a good and speedy recovery.
I can understand that. Good luck pushing through the resistance!
Feeling much better now, which is a good thing…after 11 days in, I was really getting restless with it.
So glad your symptoms are mild and hope you feel back to normal soon. This is definitely a time where we’re all trying to figure out what works best for us.
Thanks, Ellen! It’s a lot to figure out, isn’t it?
Glad you’ve only had a minor case and hope you’re feeling better each day. I’m not good with change. I like to know how things are going to go and plan accordingly. Being able to adapt is something I’ve been working on and our current situation has shown me that being able to change is very important.
I’m working on it, too. :) It’s definitely a good trait in times like these.
Long-distance hugs over your illness! I hope you’re feeling stronger.
I’m trying to keep to a schedule, but I’m less fanatic about it. Since I’m a hermit by nature, very little has changed here, though I do a lot less grocery shopping, and no side trips. I just hope we can all outlast the disease until a vaccine arrives.
Thanks so much, Deb! The last couple of days have been good ones. :)
Hoping a good vaccine becomes available in the next year or 18 months so we don’t have to deal with this particular bug the next time it comes round.
These are great tips, and I’m so pleased to hear you are feeling better! While I have been using the same phrase that you have (we’re going to have to give each other a little more *grace*), I hadn’t really thought about applying that to myself as well. Thanks for the permission!
Isn’t it funny how we don’t think of ourselves? Hope the permission will help. :)