Staying sane at Nationals
For all my friends attending RWA's National Conference in the next few weeks, here are a couple of tips for staying sane (at the conference and in NY).-Accept that you won't get enough sleep. Consider a power nap before lunch.
-Eat breakfast. Pick up some granola bars or yogurt to keep in your room. Breakfast will give you the energy boost you need to get through those early morning workshops.
-Bring your walking shoes. The hotel isn't that far from Central Park. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed by everyone and everything, take a walk!
-Keep snacks on hand. Nothing ruins a day faster than a blood sugar dip.
And my most important tip? Have fun. Most of us writers like to keep to ourselves. Let's be honest, we don't get out much. This is your chance to step outside your box.
Labels: conferences, healthy writer
posted by Erin @ 7:58 PM
2 Comments:
Love this! I'm a "Highly Sensitive Person" (apparently there's a condition besides "nutcase!") so big crowds, lots of noise, and too much stimulation can be wearing. I'm not going to National, but I remember past ones being downright overwhelming. Carving out time to get alone, especially in nature, is a godsend. Good blog! :D
I'm glad you liked it. Yes, conferences can be their own brand of hell when it comes to the crowds/noise/etc. If you ever get the chance, ask Serena or Shannon about Atlanta's conference and my meltdown :) We learned a very important lesson that year.
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