Today is the first of my self-timetabled admin days. I cannot believe I haven't made time for this before. I did plan some in last month, but I ignored them and carried on in my usual path of misaligned priorities and bizarre feeling of duty to useless things and unhelpful people. I have always known I should do it, but something has snapped to make me actually act. I have also recognised how useful blogging has been and that, accordingly, it should be timetabled in. Just an hour a week or so, but same goes for updating profiles, emailing and the other things that make me feel guilt.
Bec Garland mentioned making time for your practice a few times at the AIR event on Monday night. I don't do it enough. I have hardly been to the studio in the last few weeks, except to sign cheques, meet people and show people round. I have been working from home, probably on an entirely unsuitable scale. I am beginning to resent this very much and recognise the need for a shift in my working habits. It may not be as simple as saying, monday for this, tuesday for that, as unexpected things do occur, but any kind of structure would improve things. This also points towards problems with my studio, and the fact that I have taken on too much responsibility for the place. I adore the building, but it seems it does not love me back.
So, admin down, studio to go.
