Comments on: Staying On Task While Traveling

By: Cynthia Morris

Cynthia Morris — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:46:55 +0000

This is a toughie! I spent nearly a year as a nomad and found it hard to not succumb to well-intentioned “Oh, but you must visit St Peter’s and while you’re in London it would be a crime to not….”

I did feel a little bit like I needed to speak $%^@()#*)@ to get my point across: I am working, even if it doesn’t look like it.

I got into a routine by working in the morning and then having the afternoon and evening free for yoga class or a walk or exploring or meeting with friends. My work day shrunk to about 5 hours, but when I got rid of a lot of online wandering, I found I could do my job in a shorter amount of time. That’s one of the benefits of working while traveling.

Thanks for the post! It’s a good one, and a difficult thing to navigate.

By: mic

mic — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:38:49 +0000

hehe had to smile sometimes while reading your article. sounds some kind of familiar, when travelling some routines must be broken down to keep on the road and get to your destination earlier or later

By: Vilmis @ Travel Tips

Vilmis @ Travel Tips — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:38:24 +0000

I am not writer just blogger and travel a lot, but then I am away I am try also to be away from computer as much as possible, otherwise all writing can became not just hobby but burden.
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By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:45:57 +0000

I just got back from a week away and since there was computer access, once a day I cleared out email. This week has been about getting back into the groove, which means my fiction has suffered. We’re going away againg this weekend meaning more time away from fiction too.

That’s my struggle. People can understand the work needs, but to say “I’m going to ignore you all to write my novel for a while” means choosing to miss out on fun and to isolate myself. People don’t get why I might want to do that while on holiday…
.-= Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome´s last blog ..Not Getting Started: Introducing (the rest of) the New Lab Rats =-.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:06:51 +0000

Eliza,

I am going to be very, very busy trying to figure out which of your many aliases to use. I don’t think I can fit work into that schedule, lol.

Hot tub, eh? I hadn’t even thought of that. Better to bring a notebook and a pen with waterproof ink, if I’m even considering work.

Until later,

Kelly
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..The Tale of the 3 Mad Hatters =-.

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By: Eliza

Eliza — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:03:52 +0000

Dearest Kelly,

If you can figure out how to a) not electrocute yourself with your laptop in our hottub, and b) drink wine, eat Lion prepared food, and still focus on your customers …. well, then fill your workaholic boots my girl!

Sincerely,

Eliza (a.k.a. Urban Panther)
.-= Eliza´s last blog ..Understanding weight gain after 40 =-.

By: Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder

Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:22:16 +0000

I usually take my laptop with me when I go away, as much for the kidlet’s entertainment as for me to work. However I generally do work a few hours each day anyway. Me not working = money not coming in.

I carry a small moleskine notebook too (love my moleskine!) and use it to make notes whenever I have a few minutes spare. And yes, I tell people that I’m working. Family are the hardest though, possibly because they don’t have a clue what I do.

The attitudes of people always amaze me. “But you work for yourself” To which I normally reply with a saccarine sweet smile “which means that when I don’t work then I don’t get paid” or something very similar to Kathryn’s reply above.

The only people who get it are the one’s who also work for themselves. And they’re normally sitting right next to me working away themselves.
.-= Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder´s last blog ..How Big Do You Want To Be? =-.

By: Nathan Hangen

Nathan Hangen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:52:09 +0000

I love this post, especially the part about making up the cost of traveling. Prior to having my own business, spending $ used to freak me out…quite a different feeling knowing you can refund it at will with a few hours of work….if that.
.-= Nathan Hangen´s last blog ..Do You Have a Release Mechanism? =-.

By: Bea Sempere

Bea Sempere — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:39:49 +0000

Nice post! Iâ€™m not a freelance writer, but Iâ€™ve recently considered becoming one so now I have something to refer to. Although, some of your points do apply to me. My work is scary and I usually have no problem having a drink. LOL! Glad to hear you returned safe with an article to produce.