Every night I write at the same time. But after spending too much time staring at screens today, I couldn't do it. So I gave myself a break. Went for a drive and then walked around instead. I let myself break the rule of "I always write now."

But I still held myself to a standard that I would write everyday. That's what I am doing now. Hours later than I usually would, I am putting pen to paper, or rather fingers to keys.

I usually default to habits and systems. But once in awhile, you have to give yourself some leeway. Just make sure you have a plan to get yourself back on track.