Things I’ve learned about writing #1

Writing should not be my last activity before sleep.

My brain definitely works better after dark, and I love the stillness and peacefulness of night. I find it relaxes my mind to know that most other people are asleep. I feel I have more mental space. But once I do start writing, I find it very difficult to wind down. I used to read for an hour or two before sleep, but now that I know I’ll be woken early, like clockwork, by a baby demanding all my attention, this just isn’t feasible.

I have to write at night, since it’s the only private time I have. But I think I’ll have to do yoga afterwards (rather than before) to help me switch off.

So, new routine; settle baby, write for one hour, yoga for 30 minutes, then sleep…