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For the first time in a LONG time, I’m running out of gas…

Every morning I usually get up and look forward to writing my A/M. blog post. It's a daily ritual that I have been doing for over ten months now, without a single omission.

I had set a lofty goal for myself in 2008 which I was able to achieve, although just barely. But it was that goal that drove me to relentlessly adhere to my self-imposed regimen.

Now, I am a bit deflated. The drive is just not there. I know that I still have a lot of things to say but they're just not bubbling up to the surface as they did in the past. Perhaps, like some athletes, I spent too much effort too fast and have just burnt out.

Most would suggest that I should take a break.

But the reality is, most breaks are permanent. I have seen many depart from daily activity, never to return to the fray.

I know I'll hang in there, but for the first time, it's getting harder instead of easier. I think I'll reflect a little on the past year, and try to decide how I want to move forward in 2009.

If I know me, it will be something bigger, better and more entertaining!

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53 Comments on For the first time in a LONG time, I’m running out of gas…

JAN

don't you dare say these things! I look forward to your posts everyday (not to put pressure on you) and I would miss you terribly if you took a break. you still have the drive - it's just a little sleepy!

You can keep your routine fresh by focusing on a diferent goal. . .

Narrowing your objectives will also keep you fresh of ideas.

just a suggestion. .

Richard,

Everyone goes through it...you can only write about the same subjects so much...blogging will be here when you come back...just take a long vacation.

Richard, Richard, RICHARD!!!!!!!

It could be time for a tuneup and that is all. I have heard that they do wonders for the gas mileage. What would we do without your new Friday series, Dear Richard?

What?? (spewing coffee here) What are we, your legions of fans, to do without you every morning? How are WE to survive? Who will start our days with wit, wisdom and pithy comments? LOL

Meeting one's goal is a worthy accomplishment, indeed, but once the euphoria dies down, isn't it often followed by deflation and "what now?" I think what you're feeling is not only normal, but to be expected. You just need a new goal to rev you up...and don't worry about us, we'll...survive...somehow...even if you need to cut back a bit and focus on new ideas and endeavors. Just don't make us go cold turkey!

Richard,

Sounds like it is time to set a new goal. Maybe put more of an emphasis on "commenting" rather than "writing".

I think the more you read other people's blogs the more opinions you will form about writing - that seems to always work for me. :)

Leesa...

It might be ... it's rainy and dreary here ... I assume it's the same in Wake Forest. Plus, I didn't feel well last night. Thanks for the support.

Fernando...

I usually try to write around my photos ... and I have had a bit of a drought lately ... probably because I'm not getting out like I used to. Thanks for the idea though, it's a good one.

Neal...

Bit there are thundering footsteps behind me ...

Richard,

I coined a phrase for it http://activerain.com/blogsview/855105/CASE-OF-THE-BLUMPS

I'm not an advocate of taking a break. We then tend to fill our time with something else.

Rich

Richard, here's your new goal. You need a little less than 30,000 points to break 300,000. If you write one post a day and make 25 comments per day, you can reach 300,000 in seven days. I will be looking for your post where you have reached the 300,000 milestone. Good luck!

Don...

I do enjoy the Dear Richard, maybe it's just the holidays, but I seem to have a lot catching up with me right now! Thanks for the constant support, my friend.

Susan H...

That was so well worded ... you should consider writing a post around it! That's exactly what it is ... Euphoria followed by deflation! Thanks, my insightful friend.

Mark...

I think you're on to something ... I haven't been able to spend as much time reading other posts ... I'll work on that angle. Thanks for the help.

Richard-when I can't write...I comment and read and read and read..and wouldn't you know it before long I have another topic to write about...other times...I just need to get away from the computer and focus on something else for a bit! In 2009 I want to be steady throughout the year...and not go in spurts!

Richard - we would certainly miss you if you took a break. However, maybe you need to not take a break from activerain but just focus on something else - maybe coming up with some localism posts or commenting, maybe reading some new people's blogs. I think in quick time you will find inspiration. I can only write when something moves me. Its not easy to write "on demand". Good luck with surviving this momentary lapse in energy.

Richard - hand in there, I just finished a break, not just from blogging but from commenting also, (we took a short trip for the New Year and elected to leave all email/blogging/etc behind) and it is hard getting back into both. But, it is also hard to get back into exercising after a break but you love the endorfins when you do.

First of all you are not alone, especially in Georgia. From what I have read, we have been hit much harder than most areas. We all must acknowledge that things have changed, our routines have been totally shifted, and that only time can heal this mess. Choose another area to move your business towards. For the past few months I have been working on my websites, giving them a face lift, checking optimization, refreshing content etc. At some point this will pay off, and in the meantime it keeps me productive. I also found the web work was more directly productive than Blogging.

Morning sweetie. Phone-tag. You're it. I will clear my desk for 11. Love, Carolyn. ;-)

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Richard, I almost did a patented "Danny Thomas spit-take" when I read this headline. Maybe you can use the fact that your loyal readership would be bereft if you "took a break" as your drive to produce.

We don't want to put undue pressure on you, but how many of us will have to increase our medication, if we don't have our daily dose of Weisser?

Brother Richard - It will come to you. I think if you walked away from it, you'd wind up missing it more than you think. Being someone who has done so much of it and created quite a following, you'd miss the daily back and forth. I like Midori's suggestion of reading and commenting...there will be a spark in there somewhere.

Rich...

I went back and checked your post ... I think it was during my "crash!" Thanks!

Michael...

I think that 300K is achievable by the end of January...with some effort and help! Thanks for the encouragement!

Midori...

i need to get back to reading more posts! Thanks for the support.

Wow you have been pretty dedicated to this. Don't quit now i just found ya. :)

Richard,

Now did that little "breather" help? You've got another 500 posts in you for 2009, but don't expect that all have germinated yet. All in good time. :)

Steve

Richard, before entering your post today I saw that you were at over 500 posts. For the time you've been here that is a wild man pace. It is no wonder you feel pooped. I know there's goals you have but make sure above all you are enjoying yourself. There's nothing wrong with breaks!

Well if all else fails you can write about me! I love reading about me. Do a long series about me. If all else fails call me I give you more great ideas. Did this help?

Richard: You will bound back with some great blogs for all of us to read. The daily insight into your world is always a great place to start.

So... You didn't get a new pair of boxers for Christmas this year, I see. Perhaps you should go out and purchase them for yourself. I think you have been setting the wrong goal. Your new goal should be to obtain 300k on-line girlfriends. You have a head start with me, Susan, Carolyn, and Mandi. I am sure there are others I am unaware of.

Oops! There I go again. Not members only. Please delete if you feel inclined.

Hi Richard. You certainly keep up an intense blogging pace.

I would say to take a week off. You will be bubbling over with ideas.

I look forward to reading you in 2009!

Ken

Having a bit of "Blogger's Block"??? A mini break might help. How about one day off??

You need to make some top 10 lists, that always helps me.

How about sending me some money. I will take the money out and spend it and give you an hour by hour account as to what I am doing. It will be like tracking your dollars? I will make the sacrifice for you.

You can't take a break. I look forward to your blogs too much. So SUCK IT UP and keep writing... ~A:)

Well, join the club...it seams i have felt that way for a few months. I have to push myself in a lot of my daily activities

Hi Richard:

It's that time of year. Take two aspirins and you'll be posting again in the morning!

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Richard, Others may balk at this but maybe every other day for your post would be enough for a short time, just to give yourself a rest. I am finding that blogging is very much like a diet and that it is impossible not to cheat once in a while. Take a little rest. It's good for what ails you.

Richard,

I am with Midori! Sit back and comment on other blogs. If you need a new morning regimen try this for a week or two. You'll find more to say. Don't worry, I will be here to read your next post when you are good and ready.

Rich, take a short break look at it like it's a vacation, where at the end of the vacation you get back to work. When you return you will be full of energy etc..

The price of gas has fallen 50% in the past few months so get a fillup Richard.

Richard, I admit it. I don't read you everyday. But I do read you several time a week. Last year I trained for the 1/5 marathon. The last few weeks were brutal because it was all about getting your miles in. I didn't feel like I had time to do anything else. I took 3 months off. Way too long! Cut back a little. You're kind of committed to the Friday thing ya know. :)

Stacey-Ann...

That's a great idea. I have cut back on my localism posts since all of the technical turmoil ... that would help fill the gaps! Thanks.

Big Mike...

I was wondering why you were being uncharacteristically quiet! Thanks

Jim...

It has indeed been tough for us! I need to get back on my other sites ...great advice! THX

Hey cutie! I'm with you! I can't think of a thing to say. I think my manic/depressive personality is coming to fruition! I was up, up, up, up, up about the end of 2008. I was never so glad to see the end of a year. And now that 2009 is here, it's feeling an awful lot like 2008, and I'm at a loss for words!! Yikes. Something will pop into our heads! xxoo

C...

Sorry I missed you, was showing property all day! Let's try again tomorrow! THX for the feature.

Alan...

I really appreciate the encouragement, I really do! I'm really tired, but I'll hang in there for now! Thanks for the nice comment.

Brother Matt...

I used to mix in three to five Localism posts, that will help I think! Thanks, my friend!

Richard-I love your posts. I hope you continue to post. If not, I will call Mel and C. and get them to help you get back on track. LOL Seriously, your posts are great.

RW - I don't like to hear this. I'm w/everyone else and say NO!! But, if you feel a break is necessary, we will understand. We will miss you greatly, but we will understand :D. KM

Wayne...

I won't, I'm just whining today! Thanks.

Steve...

I know it, I have a bit more time to remain on schedule ... 300K looms near. Thanks, my friend!

Gary...

i feel that i have been at a wild man's pace, I had a lofty goal and it was all I could do to make it! Thanks, as always.

Terry...

You got a good laugh, that was pretty funny! Thanks, my friend.

Chris Ann...

That's why a lot of my posts are dark and depressing! lol

Mel...

Now that's a goal I can live with! I have to admit, I love the attention that I get from the fairer sex! That is what is most compelling about blogging for me! Hmmm I wonder how someone should "register" as an official girlfriend for the count?

Richard~don't even think such silly things! Just refresh yourself with one every other day instead of every day. None of us could live without Richard........

Richard... I don't think a break has to be permanent. Granted, most of them are in the summer, but I take lots of breaks from AR. It's good for rejuvenating the mind. You set a heck of a goal and made it... don't burn yourself completely out. What on earth would we do without Dear Richard?

I think we can all relate. It's hard to stay focused when there's so much down time. Setting goals is necessary. And every day, the hardest part is to just get started. Once I get started, I'm fine.

JAN

We all have to regroup and recharge from time to time! I find that if I don't my body usually does it for me - usually in the form of a cold or ?? It's hard to be full speed all the time!

Richard, you have alluded to this in the past. You can't leave. I took a break, too, not because of the holidays, but because I have been so nuts busy that I don't have time to even floss. Now you know how busy that is! Well, I'm not complaining...but I can't rain or listen to music which keeps me somewhat sane. I know that's a stretch. LOL.

You always have something wonderful to share and your photography keeps me moving. In a lot of ways. Hang in there, friend. And just give us a bit to keep us going. You are a warm, sane, lovely person in this cold, hard world. We'd miss you so much. Stay true to yourself and us. Happy New Year!

Richard, some days ya feel it and some days (or weeks) you don't. I know you had a big goal to make all those posts but cut yourself a little slack. Don't but so much pressure on yourself. You don't have to take a break but just don't write if you don't feel like it. It is OK! BTW, love your posts!

JAN

Oh, you know and we know who we are! On line girlfriends are a lot less maintenance than real ones. Just imagine what your credit statements would look like!

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