In Brett’s study this week

This week, I have:

✔ Enjoyed 3 days off
As part of my input session, I have decided to join my wife on her 3 days off, and we spent lots of time together, and just chilled, resting, relaxing, watching Supernatural, and going out and about 🙂

✔ Edited more chapters on Time Clones book 2
I managed to fill in another square this week. Another step towards completion, yay

✔ Spent time at Biddulph Grange Garden
Had a great time at a National Trust place. The weather was gorgeous, and my wife and I met up with a friend, then had a look around the gardens. The Grange is the home of the UKs biggest Urn, and many beautifully sculpted gardens. The house was not open to the public, but the bookshop, and local shops were. Our friend managed to snag a bargain of a 1903 copy of Pride and Prejudice in almost mint condition for only £4.00 – result!

This week, I have:

✔ More editing updates
10 chapters closer to Beta Reading, then final release. I am so excited, I decided to have a bash on Canva and create the book cover. Lots of good stuff coming, yay.

✔ Went to a craft show
My wife took me and some fam to a craft show in NEC. As a creative, I am often using outward energy to make my characters come to life, and craft the stories I write. When an opportunity come along to get some inward energy, I seize the opportunity to see what’s happening. This act of being able to enjoy other peoples crafts is quite often inspirational, and fantastic for giving my brain a chance to just stop and gather some ideas. We saw all sorts of cardboard crafting supplies, demos, sewing, knitting and more. The displays were exquisite, and gave me lots of ideas for future book signings 🙂

✔ Spent some time in Rugby
Decided to have a day away from the study and get some fresh air into my lungs. A change of scenery recharged my batteries and the day off was just what I needed. The town is quaint and has lots to offer, although I did notice some areas which offered more of a rugged look, which may take some people out of their comfort zones. When you compare the place ou live, with the places you visit, it can really make you feel thankful that you have what you have got, but also sad for others who have less.

✔ Ran an internet safety session for teenagers.
My previous tech experience gave me the opportunity to help some teenagers understand just how dangerous Social Media and the internet can be. The session lasted approximately 30 minutes. At the start, the children I was teaching were a little uneasy, and probably put off by “some old guy” who was going to teach them about the internet… after all, I’m old, what do I know? 
During the session, the teenagers really listened to what I had to say, asking great questions, and by the end of the session, even the adults joined in.
The group has asked me to go back in future, to do a talk about being an Author, and I can’t wait to introduce them to the worlds of writing 🙂 

This week, I have:

✔ More editing updates
10 chapters closer to Beta Reading, then final release. I am so excited, I decided to have a bash on Canva and create the book cover. Lots of good stuff coming, yay.

✔ Went to a craft show
My wife took me and some fam to a craft show in NEC. As a creative, I am often using outward energy to make my characters come to life, and craft the stories I write. When an opportunity come along to get some inward energy, I seize the opportunity to see what’s happening. This act of being able to enjoy other peoples crafts is quite often inspirational, and fantastic for giving my brain a chance to just stop and gather some ideas. We saw all sorts of cardboard crafting supplies, demos, sewing, knitting and more. The displays were exquisite, and gave me lots of ideas for future book signings 🙂

✔ Spent some time in Rugby
Decided to have a day away from the study and get some fresh air into my lungs. A change of scenery recharged my batteries and the day off was just what I needed. The town is quaint and has lots to offer, although I did notice some areas which offered more of a rugged look, which may take some people out of their comfort zones. When you compare the place ou live, with the places you visit, it can really make you feel thankful that you have what you have got, but also sad for others who have less.

✔ Ran an internet safety session for teenagers.
My previous tech experience gave me the opportunity to help some teenagers understand just how dangerous Social Media and the internet can be. The session lasted approximately 30 minutes. At the start, the children I was teaching were a little uneasy, and probably put off by “some old guy” who was going to teach them about the internet… after all, I’m old, what do I know? 
During the session, the teenagers really listened to what I had to say, asking great questions, and by the end of the session, even the adults joined in.
The group has asked me to go back in future, to do a talk about being an Author, and I can’t wait to introduce them to the worlds of writing 🙂 

In Brett’s study this week

This week, I have:

✔ Edited more chapters of Time Clones book 2
Another chunk of editing done which takes me up to twenty chapters in the last edits in Time Clones book 2.

✔ Increased my project management, by merging two popular tools together.
I had a great idea recently, and decided to make mind maps, and todo lists work together. Find out more in the Featured Article section.

✔ Calculated the results of my dopamine habit tracker scores.
A little while ago, I watched a video which showed me how to gamify my habits, and tasks. Over the last couple of weeks, this hack has made it more fun to complete my habits, even the ones I don’t enjoy doing, but I know will be good for my health in the long run, such as sleeping before 11pm.
Last week out of a possible score of 54 (8 habits over 7 days), I achieved a score of 15 🙁
This week, I achieved 25 🙂