Tag Archives: stress

One Day I’ll Make These Posts about Goals . . . Not Today

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, I understand I’ve been turning this into a weekly rant.  This is really the only place I put aside for life stuff, so crap tends to come out.  This week isn’t any different and I’m going to be trying … Continue reading →

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Ways to Support the Author in Your Life

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us have seen the above picture and it’s right.  That is a great way to support an author that you enjoy and want to see them continue.  Yet, there is another area of support that I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited- Paranoia in Self-Publishing?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a big one that went live on February 8th, 2014.  I think I’ve figured some of it out, but don’t hold me to that.  Though re-reading it, I do seem some of my youthful naivete in there at … Continue reading →

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*Witty Title Involving Job Hunting*

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

*This became a rant.* Things are stressful here and I’ve said that every weekend.  Broken record syndrome, but I’m going to try to get a little more into it.  Mostly because this week seemed to bring everything to a head. … Continue reading →

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To Rise Above

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of those times The world seems mad And chosen me to vent Odd events Reaping stress and frustration Chipping at my mood Forging it into an asp Dripping venom that I know so well Told to rise above Let … Continue reading →

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Perpetual Trudge

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

How much sleep does one need? To recover from the day Pressure never ending Until it has become one’s life Permanently at the lip of exhaustion Rarely making ground Each day feels like it should not be Because the last … Continue reading →

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Can’t Ducking Win

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Errands found in piles Laid on stairs and desks Adding to my mind As the tired one screams And the other wanders off Everything on my head As if I am their boss Having no other role Stress building Sleep … Continue reading →

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Waking Up Lost

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Eyes opening as slits In a skin I barely know Yet I see it every day The sensations are wrong Nerves misfiring Causing phantom touches Motivation is lacking Though I still want to start the day A voice says it’s … Continue reading →

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Numbness of the Depths

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Bombardment of pressure The vise around my mood Crushing and grinding Always one more turn Making life harder to stomach Desperate for relief Even for a day But the stress builds and waits Pouncing upon my return Reaching a point … Continue reading →

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Paranoia in Self-Publishing?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I had a thought yesterday that birthed a panic attack that my dear friend Ionia had to smack me out of.  I think she rather enjoyed it a bit too much and I’m still looking for my missing contact lens, … Continue reading →

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