How much sleep do you need to get?
I often wish I was like the superman or wonder woman who only needs five hours of sleep. I'm not. But that's about what I've been averaging the last few weeks. Part of it is the NBA playoffs. Most of it is my book deadline.
When I'm in a writing season I set my alarm extra early. I've got to write before my mind gets cluttered with emails and meetings. I think 90% of my creativity happens before 9 AM. And anything I write after Noon probably isn't worth reading.
I'm burning the candle at both ends, but I can see the end of the wick. I will finish up my last chapter on Monday, minus epilogue. Email it to my editors. Then we will volley it back and forth until we get a final manuscript.
I often wish I was like the superman or wonder woman who only needs five hours of sleep. I'm not. But that's about what I've been averaging the last few weeks. Part of it is the NBA playoffs. Most of it is my book deadline.
When I'm in a writing season I set my alarm extra early. I've got to write before my mind gets cluttered with emails and meetings. I think 90% of my creativity happens before 9 AM. And anything I write after Noon probably isn't worth reading.
I'm burning the candle at both ends, but I can see the end of the wick. I will finish up my last chapter on Monday, minus epilogue. Email it to my editors. Then we will volley it back and forth until we get a final manuscript.
3 Comments:
God gave you a passion for sharing his word so people like me can find hope and encouragement. Thank you for being obedient to God.
The US ARMY told me I needed 4 hours of Rest a day... rest, not even Sleep.
Can I say..."Suck it up buttercup."
This is nothing brother. Imagine being in a pit with a Lion on a snowy day.....(sorry couldn't resist)
Brother, God gives you what you can handle. If he didn't know you would do a great job, (or learn something important :) )He wouldn't have put you in this situation. Tomorrow will be fantastic and when the creative juices are flowing, you can feel that Holy Spirit descend upon you. Embrance that.
Keep your Faith.Strength.Wisdom.
Heh, your post reminded me of a recent study I read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19139325 <7 hours sleep/night = 3x likelier to get a cold than 8+ hours/night. That being said, I'm usually feeling pretty good on 6-ish per night.
Do what you gotta do to write your awesome books... just have your Robitussin ready! :)
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