tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post3065557584762445730..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Too Rushed?Susan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82369020380040475512010-12-23T09:56:12.889-05:002010-12-23T09:56:12.889-05:00Hi Dorothy -
Thanks for stopping by!
Yes, there...Hi Dorothy -<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! <br /><br />Yes, there's something about a brand new year that makes us ready for change. We're starting winter in the U.S. With less summer activities distracting me, I find I'm more productive. :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-43166990835595743282010-12-23T05:32:04.764-05:002010-12-23T05:32:04.764-05:00I love how the changing of years presses us to con...I love how the changing of years presses us to consider what we would like to achieve as a new year comes into view. In Australia, the new school year begins in early February when the summer holidays end, and everyone's slate is clean and poised for exciting new things. <br />Blessings<br />Dorothy :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-488529195270473822010-12-22T20:41:21.622-05:002010-12-22T20:41:21.622-05:00Hi Carol -
There are so many wonderful blogs out ...Hi Carol -<br /><br />There are so many wonderful blogs out there. I try to keep up, but I don't always succeed.<br /><br />I schedule my posts, so maybe scheduling blogging time would help me be more efficient.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50801986654250275452010-12-22T20:38:41.323-05:002010-12-22T20:38:41.323-05:00Hi Terri -
You and I are in the same boat. I need...Hi Terri -<br /><br />You and I are in the same boat. I need to be a good steward of my time.<br /><br />Aww, thanks! I'm so happy we met in the blogosphere.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-19606623905673784182010-12-22T20:36:45.013-05:002010-12-22T20:36:45.013-05:00Hi Jean -
I'm learning to slow down and focus...Hi Jean -<br /><br />I'm learning to slow down and focus. I do fight the opposite extreme of losing momentum. Getting that balanced is a tricky business.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15027767838548166802010-12-22T17:18:23.740-05:002010-12-22T17:18:23.740-05:00Blogging around the globe has definitely taken a b...Blogging around the globe has definitely taken a back seat lately. I just don't have the time to keep up with so many. I want to try to schedule my blog hopping to one day a week. Don't know if that will help or not.Carol J. Alexanderhttp://caroljalexander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53402033840513172612010-12-22T08:09:48.735-05:002010-12-22T08:09:48.735-05:00I have had to make writing a priority right now be...I have had to make writing a priority right now because I am wanting to do the best I can with this book. <br />I hope you have a Merry Christmas Susan. I love that you are part of my blogging world:))Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-85000605541977972442010-12-22T00:03:06.272-05:002010-12-22T00:03:06.272-05:00I sometimes have the opposite problem. I stop too ...I sometimes have the opposite problem. I stop too long to take stock and measure my progress. When I don't stay focused on my work, I'm led to procrastinate.<br /><br />Blessings.<br />Jeanjean Fischerhttp://inthecompostpile.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15778331044927800162010-12-21T20:52:34.108-05:002010-12-21T20:52:34.108-05:00Hi Nancy -
Call it being deliberate, intentional,...Hi Nancy -<br /><br />Call it being deliberate, intentional, whatever, but taking stock and checking our progress is a good idea.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-70413202052107459372010-12-21T20:50:30.556-05:002010-12-21T20:50:30.556-05:00Hi Rhonda -
Ah, you're so right! When we rush...Hi Rhonda -<br /><br />Ah, you're so right! When we rush, it's easy to fall flat on our faces. In real life or in the writing life, it isn't pretty.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-48120910773614602332010-12-21T20:48:39.037-05:002010-12-21T20:48:39.037-05:00Hi Jaime -
I guess it's like skipping exercis...Hi Jaime -<br /><br />I guess it's like skipping exercise for too long. How come it takes so long to establish a good habit and so little time to break it?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-21385997731622198382010-12-21T20:46:59.991-05:002010-12-21T20:46:59.991-05:00Hi Karen -
I must take a hard look at everything ...Hi Karen -<br /><br />I must take a hard look at everything and manage my time better. Hmm, didn't I say that last year?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-59540844292120050062010-12-21T14:51:36.195-05:002010-12-21T14:51:36.195-05:00Yes we must stop to measure our progress. That is...Yes we must stop to measure our progress. That is a great idea. If I didn't do that, I'd have my head spinning, not knowing what was up and what was down.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-70739318390720386212010-12-21T11:19:20.667-05:002010-12-21T11:19:20.667-05:00Hi Jess -
It's been a great temptation to sto...Hi Jess -<br /><br />It's been a great temptation to stop, but I love writing and the blogosphere. God hasn't changed His instructions, so I keep going at a measured pace.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54098123041161134922010-12-21T11:14:15.399-05:002010-12-21T11:14:15.399-05:00Hi Kathleen -
That's the key - being intentio...Hi Kathleen -<br /><br />That's the key - being intentional. It won't happen by itself. We decide how much time we give to each area of our lives.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-17027722140593090472010-12-21T10:53:15.004-05:002010-12-21T10:53:15.004-05:00You raise some good points. I certainly do get ca...You raise some good points. I certainly do get caught up in looking down the road at where I want to go. It's my husband who stops me now and then and says, "But look how far you've come and how fast!"<br /><br />Balance really is key. It's so easy to get off balance in my rush to achieve.<br /><br />Thank you, dear girl.<br /><br />Waving and smiling,<br /><br />RhondaRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-16673252482464711752010-12-21T09:44:04.486-05:002010-12-21T09:44:04.486-05:00I'm with Jessica!! I think I stop too long and...I'm with Jessica!! I think I stop too long and then getting back in the saddle sometimes leaves for a painful ride :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-79851262099394889812010-12-20T21:09:05.174-05:002010-12-20T21:09:05.174-05:00My computer has been grouching at me lately too. I...My computer has been grouching at me lately too. I'm with you, there are tons of things I'd like to do, but I need to focus on what I can realistically get to, and what I'm really called to do. I think I need a new focus for 2011. :)<br />Blessings,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-7428153582552098872010-12-20T20:38:11.848-05:002010-12-20T20:38:11.848-05:00I probably stop for too long! LOL But I get what y...I probably stop for too long! LOL But I get what you're saying here and hope I'll use my time wisely. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52017183019627007432010-12-20T15:31:41.943-05:002010-12-20T15:31:41.943-05:00Oh how glad am I that I finally learned how to slo...Oh how glad am I that I finally learned how to slow down, turn off the volume on life, and absorb the beauty of silence & serenity. Sometimes I have to be very intentional, as it's so easy to forget these things.<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-16267702249483571942010-12-20T14:55:15.458-05:002010-12-20T14:55:15.458-05:00Hi Kristen -
I'm still searching for ways to ...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />I'm still searching for ways to maximize my Internet time. I could stay on here 24/7.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-84769217231675050402010-12-20T14:54:01.366-05:002010-12-20T14:54:01.366-05:00Hi Britt -
I hope not! They're an essential p...Hi Britt -<br /><br />I hope not! They're an essential piece of a writer's equipment.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78401216512242035442010-12-20T11:40:58.561-05:002010-12-20T11:40:58.561-05:00I definitely try to! That's so important!I definitely try to! That's so important!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-373150856519951092010-12-20T08:59:28.438-05:002010-12-20T08:59:28.438-05:00Susan,
My computer hates me.Susan,<br /><br />My computer hates me.Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397116071436885635noreply@blogger.com