tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post3785506294209772733..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Broken HabitsSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65181581018753150492012-08-10T22:23:12.757-04:002012-08-10T22:23:12.757-04:00Hi Janette -
The sweet distractions are the harde...Hi Janette -<br /><br />The sweet distractions are the hardest to resist, aren't they? :)<br /><br />Early morning is my ideal writing time. I'm most alert and productive after a good night's rest.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-87163305368523871532012-08-10T15:29:20.350-04:002012-08-10T15:29:20.350-04:00Hi, Susan:
I write at night, when my kids are asl...Hi, Susan:<br /><br />I write at night, when my kids are asleep and won't sneak into our home office to sit on my lap as I write or show me their latest artwork. Theirs is a sweet distraction, but a distraction nonetheless! Working late at night works for me and let's me focus on my words uninterrupted.<br /><br />Glad you found your glasses. I wouldn't be able to see the words I'm typing right now without my contacts in or glasses on!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JanetteJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-73504155895096312502012-08-09T15:38:10.523-04:002012-08-09T15:38:10.523-04:00Hi Dena - A neat little trick: I put everything I&...Hi Dena - A neat little trick: I put everything I'm taking with me in front of the door. I can't get out without seeing the stuff! Of course, it only works if I remember to do it.<br /><br />I also need quiet when I write. <br /><br />Hi Susan - Deadlines end procrastination for me as well. I'm obsessive about beating them.<br /><br />Hi Sarah - I admire all the moms out there, who find time to write. You're all amazing.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-39702164014897661722012-08-09T14:17:13.557-04:002012-08-09T14:17:13.557-04:00I have so few hours to devote to writing (thanks t...I have so few hours to devote to writing (thanks to young children at home), that whenever a chunk of time presents itself, I have to take advantage. Otherwise, I may not be guaranteed another opportunity for a while.<br /><br />Thankfully with preschool starting soon, I'll have a few hours to focus on writing again. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52768451924431058412012-08-08T21:42:41.288-04:002012-08-08T21:42:41.288-04:00Hi Susan...
I write as a freelancer for a weekly ...Hi Susan...<br /><br />I write as a freelancer for a weekly newspaper so I work on deadlines. If I didn't discipline myself and just write, I wouldn't make the deadline. And that is "curtains" on a newspaper. So, I just DO it. <br /><br />Thanks for your visits to my blog. Love it when you stop by. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-5334618748274603572012-08-08T11:22:51.665-04:002012-08-08T11:22:51.665-04:00I can have several things neatly stacked on the ki...I can have several things neatly stacked on the kitchen counter, ready for me to put in the car. Then one distraction and i forget the whole stack! Ach. I'm fortunate that I have a separate office for my writing. But if I don't close the door, sounds from the house distract me. Dena, close the door!DenaNethertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247035834657508537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-4899370181882338322012-08-08T08:42:38.852-04:002012-08-08T08:42:38.852-04:00Hi Jan -
You're definitely not alone! My to-d...Hi Jan -<br /><br />You're definitely not alone! My to-do lists are often too ambitious.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-31213217323313496102012-08-07T23:25:34.383-04:002012-08-07T23:25:34.383-04:00I will admit...I struggle with distractions and st...I will admit...I struggle with distractions and sticking to routine. I think I'm learning though to evaluate my to-do lists and eliminate unnecessary items. It is one of the most difficult things to do - for me anyway. <br />Nice to know I'm not alone!<br />Blessings!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-29905986388870060512012-08-07T17:17:21.378-04:002012-08-07T17:17:21.378-04:00Hi Rhonda - If I was in a public place, I'd en...Hi Rhonda - If I was in a public place, I'd end up people watching...for research purposes, of course. :)<br /><br />Hi Jean - I'm in the same boat.<br /><br />Hi Maria - LOL! I'm glad I'm a good influence.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-67231829114943838242012-08-07T13:57:14.914-04:002012-08-07T13:57:14.914-04:00You would have to bring up this subject on a day w...You would have to bring up this subject on a day when I wrote out my grocery list instead of completing the book proposal form I'm supposed to finish today! Thanks for the nudge, Susan! Getting back to my proposal now. God bless! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50950945614845452532012-08-07T13:26:57.885-04:002012-08-07T13:26:57.885-04:00I get distracted by email and the Internet. When I...I get distracted by email and the Internet. When I'm writing, I try not to wander there unless I have to.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JeanJean Fischerhttp://jeanfischer.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-57842907818861412772012-08-07T09:54:32.433-04:002012-08-07T09:54:32.433-04:00I have set times and a set place. This makes all t...I have set times and a set place. This makes all the difference in the world. I literally leave my house to write. It's been wonderful.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30201927853429297322012-08-07T08:50:22.422-04:002012-08-07T08:50:22.422-04:00Hi Hilary -
Changes in our lives do upset our usu...Hi Hilary -<br /><br />Changes in our lives do upset our usual routines. It takes some adjustment and time before things settle down.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-86997600099765707642012-08-07T05:02:25.362-04:002012-08-07T05:02:25.362-04:00Hi Susan .. I'm pretty organised - but lost my...Hi Susan .. I'm pretty organised - but lost my computer glasses the other day .. the ones that stay put! I can read and work without them just - but would rather not, and the half glasses I also use are ok, but not brilliant .. they were in my dressing gown pocket - found round about lunchtime!<br /><br />I am lucky my eyes are very good and I only use the lowest reading glass value ... <br /><br />Now I have to set a routine going as my life has changed and I need to work my way forward. The brain is in gear .. and I have a little time - so moving forward is the thing .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41638197578543790002012-08-06T17:34:06.233-04:002012-08-06T17:34:06.233-04:00Hi Wendy - Being the sociable type, my biggest dis...Hi Wendy - Being the sociable type, my biggest distraction is the Internet. I admire your discipline.<br /><br />Hi Karen - Hmm, we both have the same weakness. We'll have to hold each other accountable. :)<br /><br />Hi Jess - I'm comforted that I'm not the only one struggling in this area.<br /><br />Hi Loree - I like your "pick-yourself-up-dust-yourself-off-and-start-all-over-again" attitude!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27163009557770774142012-08-06T14:37:01.007-04:002012-08-06T14:37:01.007-04:00I set aside an hour to several hours a day. If I g...I set aside an hour to several hours a day. If I get side tracked...I don't feel guilty, I just begin again the next hour, afternoon, or day...Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-87653294895852304302012-08-06T12:45:01.973-04:002012-08-06T12:45:01.973-04:00Oh my goodness, I'm SO bad at this. Still work...Oh my goodness, I'm SO bad at this. Still working on habits and probably will be for a long time. *sigh* I hope you're doing well!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-13699617337977551532012-08-06T09:04:27.072-04:002012-08-06T09:04:27.072-04:00I let too many things distract me from my writing....I let too many things distract me from my writing. Working on that one as we speak. :)<br /><br />Happy Monday,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-81667007137338713122012-08-06T08:20:59.874-04:002012-08-06T08:20:59.874-04:00I really try to adhere to a set number of hours ta...I really try to adhere to a set number of hours tapping away per day. Doesn't always happen, but the goal and the number are there to niggle me.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.com