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Slice of Life: January 29, 2014

January 29, 2014 By Holly Hammersmith 7 Comments

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Today my blog editorial calendar told me I should write about an idea I had to discuss heel-striking vs mid-foot striking in running. Riveting. At the time, of course, it sounded like a much more exciting post. Today, not so much. I’ve been feeling stuck this week. Losing traction, not moving forward. I realized it was probably a good time to step back and reflect on where I’m at right now.

• Networking. A necessary evil. I’m trying hard to meet networking goals this year for my writing business but my gosh, this is really tough. Networking should feel natural but I tend to always feel like I’m forcing it. I hope it becomes easier over time and I also hope to recognize better where there are opportunities to spend my time on, and where there are not.

• Health. One of my friends lost her father-in-law this week to a sudden heart attack. So sad. I couldn’t help but be reminded of how fleeting life on earth can be. How important it is to take care of our bodies as best we can, and how thankful I need to be for being alive and breathing today.

• Saving Money. I’m feeling especially inspired to be extra “gazelle intense” this year financially, ala. Dave Ramsey. I’m striving to find joy in sacrificing for the here and now, in exchange for a better future. You never know when something unexpected financially is going to happen. Along the same note, I was giddy to recently find a lower-priced electrical service provider using the PUCO Apples to Apples resource.

• Disappointment. I’m going to chalk this up to Polar Vortex 2.0 but I’ve been feeling very let down by friends lately. I know nothing is intentional but it still disappoints to have a hangout canceled or rescheduled. It’s happened several times over the past two months and I can’t help but feel like it’s put me in a funk. Friends and quality time are so important to me.

• Pressing On. Successful entrepreneurs often say their success came through persistence. They were the 10 percent who didn’t give up, when the other 90 percent did. That’s a lot to swallow. I feel the same about my blog. I’ve wanted to give up so many times but here I continue to write, sometimes receiving no comments and wondering if anyone is reading. This Twitter image is serving as my current inspiration.

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About Holly Hammersmith

Holly Hammersmith is an independent writer and editor. She blogs about how to keep a healthy home and lifestyle. Topics include wellness, household, saving money, gardening and more. Holly lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, toddler daughter and rescue dog Lulu.

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  1. Elaine Hodges says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I completely understand, I feel stuck for some of the same reasons. You are not alone! I am learning to dislike the Polar Vortex as much as I dislike the sweltering Southern heat in Summer. I can only imagine what the Polar Vortex must be like in Ohio. It will be Spring soon!

    Elaine

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  2. Rhonda says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    I feel you. I journal a lot to reflect and express gratitude when I feel stuck. It helps me find new motivation and momentum. I’m in Pittsburgh and this weather has been a bummer, but I’m make due. It will be over at some point. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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  3. Savvy Working Gal says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    “I also hope to recognize better where there are opportunities to spend my time on, and where there are not.”

    This is probably one of the biggest problems for most bloggers/writers. If you figure it out this would make a great blog post or e-book.

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  4. Susan Wojtkowski says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Wow! You are reading my mind. I’m rather stuck this season, as well. Needing to find my motivation and balance. As an entrepreneur, we can’t give up. Press on, my new friend!

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  5. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    I have most definitely been feeling stuck lately and I swear it’s the Polar Vortex! It’s been really hard to motivate and to keep moving forward, particularly with regard to writing. I’m new to this freelancing and I know that a big part of it is persistence. As hard as it is, I’m going to keep putting one foot in front of the other even though I feel like I lose more ground than I gain. But one day that has to change, right?

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    • Holly Hammersmith says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:33 PM

      Yes! I keep reminding myself of all the established writers who felt the same way at the beginning. We keep pressing on and take note of every small accomplishment.

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  6. jen says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    holly – hang in there. there are always highs and lows and i know it can be draining to give, give, give (in all areas of life) and feel like you’re not receiving back. what you put out into the universe WILL come back to you. keep pressing on.

    xo

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