A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disorder in which the bones become increasingly porous and brittle. My skeletal structure is more subject to breakage than others who don’t have this condition. A small seashell I keep on the windowsill next to my kitchen writing table reminds me of my “lacy” bones, and to take good care of my physical architecture—take the medication, do weight-bearing exercises, use caution with certain yoga poses.
As for structuring my days, one of the greatest takeaways I got from participating in Creative Mastermind groups with Dan Blank, is the idea of “time-blocking.” Time blocking is how I can structure the parts of my day when I don’t have a regularly scheduled obligation. If I want to work on a new project—block out the time, if I want to write a blog—block out the time. Design a new workshop, prepare a class, study a book—block out the time. Time blocking works. Especially if you do it! (I’m still working on this one, Dan.) (PS Dan is starting a new group July 1. Go here to find out more.)