So I’ve been writing a number of posts recently, however it’s not that I’ve got writers block more that I’ve got too many thoughts that I can’t actually finish one off. I’ve not been out in pretty much 2 weeks which is one of the posts I’ve got in the pipelines, but it seems that I’ve got brain fog and my brain just can’t concentrate for long enough to finish a post. OK that’s almost not true in that I’m writing a post now, but this one also has taken a while to finish. It just seems that my brain doesn’t want to let me finish anything off. I’m having what can only be described as an ADD (definitely not hyperactive so no H), Brain Fog, spaced out, off the planet sort of time.
I am picking up my book and reading a few pages and not being able to focus any more. I’m doing a craft project and finding that after a short time my brain is off on some sort of weird procrastination and I’m on my phone buying something that I thought about weeks ago, or just day dreaming and realising that I’ve not done anything for ages. Now one of the worst things about this spell is that I am struggling to focus on what people are saying. Mum will say something to me, then my brain kicks in, then I think about what she’s said, then finally after a few minutes I will actually answer what she’s said…………or I would except sometimes then brain fog itself will kick in and I will forget what she’s said all together, or what I wanted to answer and so I then don’t say anything at all. It’s all very frustrating.
I’m hoping that maybe once I’ve been out again into the world I might snap out of it. Or I might possibly go for a while and simply snap out of it just doing whatever I am doing. But I hope that it happens soon and that I can again concentrate on doing the things that I want to do, for at least as long as my conditions will allow!!
So I was trying to think of some photo’s that I could show you, to illustrate this and came up with…………….Some of my works in progress…..
and my sofa……
This is what I have all the time near me, I have things to hand so that I don’t have to ask for them!!
I also realised that I’ve not introduced someone to you properly, that’s my lovely new logo. She needs a name, so if you can think of something then please comment below and let me know. This is my new logo…..
It’s a zebra because EDS is known as a zebra condition, she’s falling asleep because (obviously from the name of my blog) I suffer with insomnia so am always tired. I wanted something bright hence the lovely colours and because of all my crafty endeavours she’s knitting. A friend of mine designed her for me, at some stage in the future I am going to create a crafty knitted version of her, but I’m in love. She’s just what I wanted but couldn’t do myself.
What do you think? Do you like her? What do you think you’d call her? On the other side of this post, have you ever had weeks like mine where you can’t settle? What did you do cure yourself, or did you ride it out? Let me know because as always I’d love to hear from you. Hopefully this fog will soon pass and I’ll be able to share with you some of the 8 or so posts I’ve had ideas for!!
Love this post! I also get writers block too
LOVEEEEEE the new logo! just love it – and the new picture of you too. I’m so bad with names (could barely fins name for my kids:) ) so I am no help there. Your WIP look amazing – the baby chick? soooo cute.I hope the fog will disperse soon. Try not to stress too much about it, whatever you manage to do is amazing anyway, so take it as alow as you need. Hope you get to get out soon and that the weather is nice to you:)
Love your post Kate! You must be frustrated on a daily basis (until you start daydreaming again 😉 and lose track of what you were planning on doing. Small consolation perhaps but you’re not alone because we’ve all belonged to the same club as you’re in right now.
Love the zebra!
I can relate to many things in your posts, especially the brain fog, it sometimes ruins my life!
The new logo is adorable! I really like its vibrant colors and design is so cute.
I’ve had about 4 months of not being able to settle – I can 100% relate to this! You’re so good at origami… I used to be able to make a wee lotus out of a napkin but have completely lost the skill now, they always fall apart.
Your new logo is amazing, she’s so cute! I’m rubbish at naming anything though, I always end up going for really outrageously old fashions names like Edna.. hahaha! She looks like Flo to me, Flo is super chilled name and I think she needs a relaxed name to remind us all to take time for ourselves!
Hope the next week is more clear for you! Remember to give your brain a break if you can x
Ysabelle xx
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Oh I love that idea, I like all the old fashioned names I think they’re lovely. Flo is cool though too. I might have to try a poll!! If I can that is. Thanks for your lovely comments xx
Love your little zebra buddy Kate and even more so when you explained why she suits you and your blog!
I’ve had writers block and brain fog for over a month and it is really annoying. I do try and preoccupy myself with craft things with as much as my mental health will let me concentrate on. Also I love your logo!
Meg x
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