tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post679152641877642114..comments2024-03-11T03:04:52.544-05:00Comments on All Things Writing: BALANCE: How do YOU do it?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969128607361895190noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-54048164959952981652010-06-07T19:59:08.826-05:002010-06-07T19:59:08.826-05:00What E.B. wrote is very practical. Have to agree.
...What E.B. wrote is very practical. Have to agree.<br /><br />I also agree that writing is writing & it always helps to have an outlet, especially a blog so you can get some quick feedback when it's needed.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-19576316454525325722010-06-03T18:16:36.913-05:002010-06-03T18:16:36.913-05:00Hi Kaye,
Realizing that what is balanced for me m...Hi Kaye,<br /><br />Realizing that what is balanced for me may be insanity for you, or vice versa, I'll risk sharing my opinion.<br /><br />For me, the heart of balance comes down to prioritization. What do I want to be, a writer of books or of blogs? <br /><br />For me the answer is books, so that means book writing goes in my primo slot for the day. I set word count goals each week, but because of my part-time jobs, my writing schedule is actually compressed, so I know when I'm on track and when I'm not. <br /><br />There's a strong pull to flip over to email or check out your three best friends' blogs when the words aren't coming. Don't do it, not until the book writing goal for the day is met. Then layer in the social networking around the rest of your responsibilities. <br /><br />Plan for success, but realize life happens and you're doing your best. We all get behind when we travel. Plan ahead and temporarily turn off some of the notifications you receive.<br /><br />Fellow GUPPY,<br /><br />Maggie ToussaintMaggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-72107279508103230832010-06-03T10:22:26.032-05:002010-06-03T10:22:26.032-05:00Thanks for the answers, everyone! Time to organize...Thanks for the answers, everyone! Time to organize and prioritize. We can do it!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-13270479144235855912010-06-03T08:35:16.132-05:002010-06-03T08:35:16.132-05:00I agree with setting up what you need to get done....I agree with setting up what you need to get done. I go in spurts. When I'm writing I zone out. Sometimes I'm more actively pursuing. One thing or another, but I'm following your investigation and I'm reassesing my balance.Cher'leyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15135360082307967914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-83164935822379461162010-06-02T18:23:45.365-05:002010-06-02T18:23:45.365-05:00Real live, E.B.? What on earth is that? :) Yes, cl...Real live, E.B.? What on earth is that? :) Yes, closing the browser is an excellent idea. I should do that regularly. <br /><br />Susan, organizing is a key, isn't it? I guess to organize, I'd have to prioritize and decide how much time to spend on what.<br /><br />Carol, I have days where I think I'm humming along, others where I bog down and get nothing done! Too many of the latter lately.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-7605984866570675652010-06-02T17:56:08.301-05:002010-06-02T17:56:08.301-05:00I wonder about this, too. Part of my problem is I ...I wonder about this, too. Part of my problem is I schedule too much into the day and end up accomplishing nothing. I don't think there's a magic answer. Different things work for me on different days. I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to time.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-2811275748557228862010-06-02T16:26:16.617-05:002010-06-02T16:26:16.617-05:00I think in order to balance your life you have to ...I think in order to balance your life you have to know what elements you're trying to balance. If we throw our energy in one direction, e.g. writing, that's not any more useful than jumping from task to task. I think the key is to take into consideration what we feel we need to get done and set aside the time for each. That means getting organized and setting aside the time to GET organized. Otherwise we expend a lot of energy and accomplish nothing--something I'm very good at! It's work, but at least it's work that makes progress!Susan Schreyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902407971890082541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637035864156536177.post-5223264614869254812010-06-02T16:10:47.282-05:002010-06-02T16:10:47.282-05:00I think putting in an hour or two a day and then c...I think putting in an hour or two a day and then closing your browser so you don't check your email constantly is best. And every so often, we do all burn out, do stupid things because we are exhausted trying to keep up with blogging, management, writing, and then of course there is real life!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.com