And it's even physically hard, as many writers with bad backs and blurry eyes can tell you. And, just yesterday, I found out I have to have surgery for my carpal tunnel syndrome. On both hands. I understand this concept fully, even if I don't agree with it completely. I actually enjoy writing.
Writers are more adept and talented at figuring out ways to put off writing than anyone else.
We can rationalize almost anything. You know, some day I might write a piece on being stranded on an island. Or we'll check the mail for the 8th time in a half hour because the mailman might be bringing something important like a check for that article we wrote last week or some other mail that just can't wait. Or maybe that shower needs just a biiiiiiiiiit more cleaning. No, they actually have jobs in an office and can't talk on the phone all day or e-mail each other back and forth.