Time to start writing again

 I found it really hard to write over November and December. Work had gotten ridiculously busy, lockdown number 2 had just started, and the evenings had gotten incredibly dark. I just wanted to get in from work, eat and then sleep. Writing was the last thing I wanted to do, which was such a shame because it is supposed to be something I enjoy, something to relax me and take me to another place for a little while. I was annoyed at myself for feeling this way about writing, but figured that (rather than force it), maybe I should take a break. It was nearing Christmas time so when I felt I should be writing (but really couldn’t bring myself to), I would spend the time baking or crafting, or ‘getting ready for Christmas Day,’ as I put it. I love Christmas time. It is my absolute favourite time of year. I baked cookies and cupcakes. I made festive garland, place names, decorated glasses, napkins. I went overboard on the Christmas preparation. And now Christmas is over, I figured that maybe it is time to get back to writing…

I always struggle with January. It such a long, dark, cold month, and work is always really intense as the usual lead up to the GCSE exams commence (although I am entirely unsure of how that is going to look this year). One of the things that get me through is the whole ‘new year goals.’ I never set resolutions, but I always set aspirations/ goals and do all I can to try and get into the ‘motivated mindset.’ It may be all a bit forced, but it does work for me, and somewhat diminishes those January blues.

So, I am determined to get my motivation and drive “to write” back. I am going to make the time. I am going to be as excited by the prospect of writing like I felt back last February. And it starts with writing this blog post- yay!