tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401594310284525564.post23699154328293256..comments2023-10-29T06:10:03.089-04:00Comments on Beverly Is Yarn Crazy!: I Need to Find BalanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17819368283406189362noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401594310284525564.post-70953007970120976452012-07-14T15:54:06.267-04:002012-07-14T15:54:06.267-04:00The reality of it is, well, I don't balance it...The reality of it is, well, I don't balance it. Balancing work and family is hard enough, I don't even THINK of adding crafting to the mix. That's the great thing about crafting. It's there no matter how long it takes to get back to it! When the four (yes, four...damn student loans) jobs I currently have get entirely too overwhelming (usually finals and midterm season - main job is teaching at a university) I will honestly not touch my knitting or crochet or sewing for weeks, and I completely disappear from my blog (something I'm trying to prevent by spending this summer working ahead for relaunch in September).<br /><br />And you know what? That's okay. That's why crafting is such a great thing. The WIP's don't care if it takes you a few weeks to get around to working on them. The yarn doesn't have deadlines and due dates. The crochet hooks aren't going to get mad and irritated if you haven't had a chance to have dinner with them in weeks. It's there for when you want it and need it. Don't beat yourself up over not having time/energy/desire. <br /><br />Take a break, allow yourself to adjust to the changes in your life. Particularly with anxiety issues (fellow fighter here). Don't turn crafting into something you have to worry about. I used to find myself doing that a lot, transferring my anxiety over other things onto crafting and it not only sapped my desire to work on anything, but also made my battles with anxiety worse. Instead, try to concentrate on caring for yourself, and making sure that in the midst of all the changes and recovery that you're not losing yourself to stress. It's an exciting shift, but admittedly stressful, so don't bring the stress home and transfer it to something you love! The WIP's will be there when you're feeling better and have more time/are more comfortable in your new schedule! Congrats on getting back to work, and you'll be in my thoughts hoping that that back pain goes away!lunaticrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03072278065241763385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401594310284525564.post-27206069912039506512012-07-09T17:59:10.113-04:002012-07-09T17:59:10.113-04:00Nmk is right, Bev. When I was working there would...Nmk is right, Bev. When I was working there would be entire weeks when I just didn't have it in me to even look at a WIP never mind cast on something new. And there were times when the stress levels were such that I could even take a lunch (!) and knit until it was time to start work again. It will balance out eventually but you're in a massive change of routine right now. <br /><br />Don't stress about the crafting as it will only make it worse. Do what you need to do each day and if there's strength and time enough, do what you want to do. It's how I got through many days - in fact, it's how I get through many days now even though I'm retired (which is an improvement, I guess, over unemployed and poor). Hugs and blessings ♥Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896225590676052139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401594310284525564.post-60382448667792756932012-07-08T07:01:56.740-04:002012-07-08T07:01:56.740-04:00Thank you so much for your kind and supportive wor...Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words! <br /><br />*hugs*<br />BevAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819368283406189362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401594310284525564.post-65901478098985947622012-07-07T21:52:23.135-04:002012-07-07T21:52:23.135-04:00Although crafting can be something to decrease anx...Although crafting can be something to decrease anxiety, the WIPs and spinning can wait until you are wanting to do them. If you are able to control your anxiety levels without crafting, then it's okay to let your body and mind get used to working and just "being" at the end of the work day. Be kind to yourself. I'll bet you find that the crafting bug will come back and bite you when you have gotten used to the new things going on in your life. We all have a loss of mojo at one point or another.. just be kind to yourself. Oooodles of hugs! M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229724894661808906noreply@blogger.com