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Sunday Talk with Alexandra Mars (June 4, 2023)

This week I will be discussing, how I need to create a routine for my kitchen, and dyslexia burnout too. Here’s my link below.

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars–June-4–2023-e2590lt

June 5, 2023

What fears have you overcome and how?

That’s a very good question. My answer is battling the fear of perfection because we live in a society where everything has to be perfect according to the culture. Here are some examples: the perfect home, the perfect relationship, the perfect family, the perfect pet, and the perfect career.

I believe the fear comes from realizing that you cannot meet that expectation of having the perfect life. Homes will be messy, relationships require work, careers have up and downs, and pets grow old and start having health issues.

Once I realized that perfection is a lie created to sell products or pushing a narrative about issues. I started seeing my life in a different perspective and realized I don’t have to be perfect. I just need to do things to the best of my ability.

May 30, 2023

Do you remember life before the internet?

Yes, I do. Would I go back? No.

There are so many things that I have because of the internet. That didn’t exist.

Audiobooks, dictation, video calls, and easy access to information these inventions were brought by the internet.

My Internet went out for a few days, and it felt like I went back in time 20 years ago. I was so happy when my internet was restored.

May 7, 2023

List the people you admire and look to for advice…

The people that I go to for advice are my family and close friends whom I trust.

When we are in the middle of storms of life, it is always good to get other people’s perspectives before making a decision.

I also pray about my decisions and other matters too.

April 30, 2023

Check out my recent podcast shorts!

There is no regular podcast for this week, and I’m in the process of working on a new episode. In the meantime, here are some recent short podcasts and two short stories podcasts that are available.

My podcast for April 4, 2023, where I discuss my writing and editing. Here’s the link below:

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-4–2023-e22agkb

My podcast for April 12, 20#3, where I discuss my exercise routine and why it is important. Here’s the link below:

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-12–2023-e22agkc

My podcast for April 18, 2023, where I discuss dealing with paper clutter. Here’s the link below:

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/April-18–2023-e238s4a

THE STORIES PODCASTS

A 100 words short story called THE DECISION

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/A-short-story-The-Decision-podcast-shorts-e1tast1

Here is a short story called SPOOKY LANE.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Spooky-Lane-a-short-story-er4fqh/a-a4p6k69

April 4, 2023

Yesterday, I discussed that I wanted to edit and outline articles. Unfortunately, I didn’t do any outlining. I edited 550 words in my writing session. Expanding my opening scene paragraph which was 120 words to 300 words I edited.

My goals for today are to outline and finish editing my chapter, which I think will be about 500 words edited when completed.

It was hard to get started after so many weeks away from my writing. The ADD wanted to run wild, I stayed in my chair to stay focused and took breaks. Once I reached hyper-focused, I started making good progress on my chapter.

Now, it is about to get back to a routine of writing and editing daily as I transition to a new normal after having my surgery.

It is vital to remember to give myself patience; as I put my new routines back in place, allowing myself time to adjust. It’s essential to keep my expectations in reality. I don’t become overwhelmed with all these changes.

Taking just things day by day. Self-care is crucial.

Feb 3, 2023

I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest.

I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest. My voice isn’t ready to do a podcast, I’m hoping maybe next week. I had surgery earlier in the week, and unfortunately, I couldn’t be put under safely. So my doctors canceled my surgery while I was on the operating table.

The ADD is kicking in big time when I get bored, I’m craving stimulation. My mind wants to do something, but my body is like nope it is not going to happen. Once I feel strong enough, I will get back into my routine. That will help.

I would like to work on composing some music 🎵 or do a little editing this weekend. It is still hard to sit in a chair for a long period of time. I do have some books I want to read that are on my reading list.

Have a great weekend!