Yes! The first draft of my creative motherhood book I had a chapter titled "Sleep is #1". No point in trying anything else if I'm too tired. And I was never a nap person before motherhood.
I love this tip Hayley. As another mother-writer, I was sure (and indeed told!) that becoming a parent would be an instant, overnight, switch to becoming a morning person. It wasn't. I was never a morning person and being a mum didn't change that (i can't believe I was so fooled that I would!). So I totally relate to the 5am writing session not being available (when other writers tell me they do this, I'm still insanely impressed. Only being in California gave me a snippet of what being a mornings person feels like, and I realised they are very very lucky!). So for me, the evenings too are a blessing. I'm wide awake and mind buzzing until 11pm... so, when I can I utilise this time.
My sister (a paediatric nurse) likes to say that napping saves lives. I really do think it does! And I'm glad it is saving your writing too. I think it will for so many other mammas too!
My main competition for my evening writing time is work—the only days it doesn't encroach are weekends, but for the moment this will suffice! Thanks for the creative energy boost!
Yes! The first draft of my creative motherhood book I had a chapter titled "Sleep is #1". No point in trying anything else if I'm too tired. And I was never a nap person before motherhood.
I love this tip Hayley. As another mother-writer, I was sure (and indeed told!) that becoming a parent would be an instant, overnight, switch to becoming a morning person. It wasn't. I was never a morning person and being a mum didn't change that (i can't believe I was so fooled that I would!). So I totally relate to the 5am writing session not being available (when other writers tell me they do this, I'm still insanely impressed. Only being in California gave me a snippet of what being a mornings person feels like, and I realised they are very very lucky!). So for me, the evenings too are a blessing. I'm wide awake and mind buzzing until 11pm... so, when I can I utilise this time.
My sister (a paediatric nurse) likes to say that napping saves lives. I really do think it does! And I'm glad it is saving your writing too. I think it will for so many other mammas too!
My main competition for my evening writing time is work—the only days it doesn't encroach are weekends, but for the moment this will suffice! Thanks for the creative energy boost!