All this talk about hypomania hasn't struck a chord with me to be honest. There are few times I can recall going on writings. I understand, but can't say I have a history of the habits associated.
Environmental controls - patients? Oh Boice.
"Time that could be spent writing (or practicing, or drawing, or other helpful, productive actions) is always in danger of displacement by other binges; office cleaning or redecoration can dislodge writing as much as any acitivity imaginable."
Guilty as charged. The desire to create the perfect working environment often is acted upon before the actual working, leaving me feeling ashamed of my decision. It's not even that fun while you're doing it! You're stressed out about how unkempt the place is, while knowing you're procrastinating by cleaning.
I'm not sure what Boice means by distance-focusing. Looking into the distance to re-establish focus?
Not surprised that Boice makes sure to include a social factor into writing settings - social support.
I'm surprised to see music didn't play a larger factor in the conditions, but like the idea of a desk fountain. Such a great reminder (in my mind) of the idea of mindfulness, as well as a calming sound to focus on in unsteady thoughts/times.
The reactions of those who know they are not as successful as other members of the writing groups were a small sense of comfort and certainly a reminder of something I tell myself everyday: "people live their lives differently." There is no reason to beat yourself (or others!) up for not following each and every rule, and in the correct manner.
I think I have been far more concerned about doing everything right and in the correct manner, rather than experiencing the effects of the actions. Fear of failure, not doing things right, pops up in the funniest ways and places.
Aha, distance focus!
Has to do with our eyes, so I wasn't too off base. It is a relaxation technique. Why not distance relaxation Boice? I don't exactly want more to focus on!
Environmental controls - patients? Oh Boice.
"Time that could be spent writing (or practicing, or drawing, or other helpful, productive actions) is always in danger of displacement by other binges; office cleaning or redecoration can dislodge writing as much as any acitivity imaginable."
Guilty as charged. The desire to create the perfect working environment often is acted upon before the actual working, leaving me feeling ashamed of my decision. It's not even that fun while you're doing it! You're stressed out about how unkempt the place is, while knowing you're procrastinating by cleaning.
I'm not sure what Boice means by distance-focusing. Looking into the distance to re-establish focus?
Not surprised that Boice makes sure to include a social factor into writing settings - social support.
I'm surprised to see music didn't play a larger factor in the conditions, but like the idea of a desk fountain. Such a great reminder (in my mind) of the idea of mindfulness, as well as a calming sound to focus on in unsteady thoughts/times.
The reactions of those who know they are not as successful as other members of the writing groups were a small sense of comfort and certainly a reminder of something I tell myself everyday: "people live their lives differently." There is no reason to beat yourself (or others!) up for not following each and every rule, and in the correct manner.
I think I have been far more concerned about doing everything right and in the correct manner, rather than experiencing the effects of the actions. Fear of failure, not doing things right, pops up in the funniest ways and places.
Aha, distance focus!
Has to do with our eyes, so I wasn't too off base. It is a relaxation technique. Why not distance relaxation Boice? I don't exactly want more to focus on!
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