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Summertime . . . and the writing is easy?

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by Cathy Fyock @CathyFyock It�s summertime. Vacations. Picnics. Days at the lake.  Thoughts tend to drift toward leisure activities, knowing that �back to school� season is just around the corner. So, is summertime a good time to write? Or is it the time to replenish and restore one�s soul? It depends. It depends on your needs, and it depends upon your goals and aspirations. For some, summertime is the perfect time to get those big tasks completed before the craziness of the fall begins. I know in my work as a speaker and consultant, the fall was always my busiest season, so the summer was the perfect time to wrap up longer-term projects like writing. For others, summertime is the signal for slowing down and smelling the honeysuckle. After all, in order to work hard one must be in top form. That means having an opportunity to relax, de-stress, and refuel so that you can be ready for the balance of the year. Whatever summertime means to you, be intentional. If you need to rest, then...