I’ve had my unfinished ebook tucked away for the past 8 months.  8 months! Thinking I had a lot left to write. I took it out (well, opened the file) and I was shocked at how much I had written. Upon review I saw that I have only a few sections to complete (at the most 6-8 paragraphs) and a few finishing touches.  I couldn’t believe that I’d been putting off finishing my ebook because of 6-8 paragraphs.  Shame on me. But, I always like to see the benefit of my actions. And as you know, looking at something with a fresh pair of eyes after stashing it away for a while (8 months), you see it in a new light. Some parts of it I was pretty amazed at, asking “did I write that?”  LOL   I actually enjoyed reading it to see what I had to say

This brings me to my point about distractions. Distractions, distractions go away come again another day!  As I’m sitting here trying to find excuse (as usual) of why I can’t just write the last 8 paragraphs, I’m noticing how easily distracted at the smallest things… Of course, checking out my Twitter account. Thinking of OTHER ebooks I could (not) be writing. Checking my emails, and actually just searching for random things in Google.  Ruffling through some delivery menus to find something easy for dinner. Checking my emails on my cell phone (the same emails that I check online).  Does it ever end?  Well, I’ve been here for 2 and a half hours doing everything  BUT writing 8 paragraphs LOL

Using myself as an example, that’s all to say that distractions add up. In 2.5 hours, not only could I have finished my ebook, but have done final edits and sent it out to others for review – and still have plenty of time to ruffle through delivery menus to order dinner.

Distractions are time eaters.  Some people are able to focus very well, some aren’t. I’m willing to admit that I’m one of those who fails to focus. But my saving grace is that when I have a deadline I deliver on time. I tend to know when playtime is over.  So what I need to do now, is set a deadline for myself for this ebook!