Showing posts with label work locations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label work locations. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Different environments

Having different locations where you can do some of your work can make such a difference.

I am one of those individuals that can really benefit from having different environments sometimes to do my writing. The environment doesn’t have to be that different but it can make such a difference to me when I want to accomplish something. Normally I have a couple of spots where I do most of my writing and they normally work which is great.

What I have found is that there are times that a different environment can recharge me and get me back to where I am very happy. The different environment can also assist me in getting blog entries written or at least ideas written down. The environment can vary from an office area to a hotel room to even sitting on a patio or balcony. Any of these areas can give me the change that I didn’t know that I needed.

There are some authors that say that they need the different spots to help them get their writing done. It does make sense because always dealing with the familiar surroundings can make things just the same and then nothing happens for a while. Yes, as a writer there are times when the familiar surroundings are great but then having even different sounds around you can make such a difference. The different environment can even be just sitting in a little different area in your office or home. It doesn’t have to be a major difference but even a little change can make a big difference.

I am fortunate that with my job, it means that I am in different locations sometimes. I have noticed that there are times that my writing seems to be so much better in these different locations. I have even found that there are times when we are at a conference that I can sit and write and lose myself. Conferences can be some of the busiest locations but there seems to be something about them that helps me find a focus and get thoughts down that I couldn’t do in the quieter environments.

Different environments can sure make a difference when you are trying to get something done. As a writer of various things, I am finding that the different locations can really help. I am not saying that this would work for everyone but at least I know that it works for me and that is what is nice. Of course, other people can’t work in the different environments because of needing various tools that are only available at one location. Being someone that can work as long as I have something to write on does help. The various little notebooks are always around when I am out and about and then there are the various tablets and computers that are also used for m writing.

Different environments can make a difference and knowing what works best for you is important. If different environments don’t work then you stick with what works for you. For me, my writing is something that I can do in a lot of different locations and I am happy about that.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Locations to work

As a small business co-owner we find various locations where we can get some of our work done. Yes we have a small executive office and we go to client sites. We do need to have other locations where we can get work done.
Other locations where we can get work done is at home, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, conferences and even sitting outside. For us as long as we have our computers we are able to get work done. For me there are times I don’t even need my computer because when I am writing I can also write in my small paper notebook that I keep with me all the time.
Yes we have spots that are easier to work in but knowing that we can work in various locations makes it easier to adjust when something comes up. I know that since we got a small ultrabook that I have with me it means that I can even get some writing done in the car when we are out. No I do not drive and write, I am the passenger and I can write when I get ideas.
Sometimes we need the internet to send emails or research something but there are times when just getting the ideas down really does help when there is no internet available. OK, we both have our mobile devices so it means we can send emails and answer questions even when we are not connected to the internet.
I love having the ability to work in different locations because just the change of location can really assist me in my writing. It is now time for me to try and get a bit more writing done for work before we have to change locations again for today.