Reading and Writing

I write a lot, and I read a lot. Mainly it’s for work, my day job. But, in general, I just do a lot of reading and writing. And although I love both, after a while it can get to you. It gets to me. Day in and day out, I’m reading other people’s work, I’m editing other people’s work, and I’m writing my own stuff. So, it’s no wonder that there are times I don’t want to read, let alone look at another word.

One of my favorite things to do is to read, especially before bed. But with all the reading I’ve been doing lately at work, the last thing I want to do is read, even if it’s for pleasure. This doesn’t happen too often, but it happens … to all of us. And it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy what I do.

Although I chose my career because of my love of the written word, I tend to need a break. Whether staring at a computer screen or at an open book all day, words consume me sometimes. It’s not unusual from what I hear.

It doesn’t matter if I’ve been reading and writing copy or reporting on a story, sometimes I have to take a break and step back. I need to give myself some time and take a breather.

So, basically, no matter what you love, step back and take a break. You can find that when you come back to it, you’ll appreciate it much more.