tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post2471450060222842849..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Choosing the Best Three ThingsElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-81313182447446566152014-01-24T21:11:47.535-07:002014-01-24T21:11:47.535-07:00I keep wanting to move writing into the #2 spot in...I keep wanting to move writing into the #2 spot instead of work. ;)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-29882177599052059902014-01-24T01:39:51.951-07:002014-01-24T01:39:51.951-07:00Writing is top priority. But procrastination has b...Writing is top priority. But procrastination has been creeping in.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46207981071186798132014-01-23T23:03:50.795-07:002014-01-23T23:03:50.795-07:00Writing is number one. Family takes up 2-15.Writing is number one. Family takes up 2-15.L.L. Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479212854384361721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-65252923038703299822014-01-23T16:41:26.124-07:002014-01-23T16:41:26.124-07:00I hear you on this one. I'm like you, it seems...I hear you on this one. I'm like you, it seems. Three things is about all I can handle. That's why publishing is not happening this year, and I'm focusing on weight loss and writing books. Then there's family on the top. And I'm done, heh. Somehow, church stuff gets squeezed in there.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58042327444739617832014-01-23T16:33:10.230-07:002014-01-23T16:33:10.230-07:00Yup, my life is home, work, and writing at night. ...Yup, my life is home, work, and writing at night. If I were to add anything else, something would get squeezed out- like clean underwear or dishes w/out crusties? :)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58683903573239865942014-01-23T14:36:30.588-07:002014-01-23T14:36:30.588-07:00For sure. Family/Volunteering/Writing is a typical...For sure. Family/Volunteering/Writing is a typical one for me. When I got pregnant (and therefore got sick), writing got replaced with 'growing a human' - and that only because it sounded better than 'being pregnant' or 'taking naps.' ;) By the end of the year, piano playing, which was a huge priority for me for most of 2013, got dropped off so completely that I ended up not meeting my hourly goal for the year, even though I was ahead of the game in September.<br /><br />Also, no wonder I struggle at doing well at my day job. It's just... not a priority anymore. Which I don't think I'm supposed to admit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-13750317143704724902014-01-23T10:36:58.073-07:002014-01-23T10:36:58.073-07:00I completely agree. When I start getting unbalance...I completely agree. When I start getting unbalanced because of an extra thing on my plate, I remind myself balancing isn't a one-time deal, but something I have to do every day, and it's okay!Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52086408070569749952014-01-23T10:25:26.247-07:002014-01-23T10:25:26.247-07:00Hmmm, I'm thinking this through, and unfortuna...Hmmm, I'm thinking this through, and unfortunately I think its true. I say unfortunately because there's really much more on my plate than three things...so what am I sucking at? I guess it's good that I officially quit my lawyering job bc now writing is my job. That's weird to say. Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82067585137976456572014-01-23T09:53:23.633-07:002014-01-23T09:53:23.633-07:00I found this exact thing to be true. When I focus ...I found this exact thing to be true. When I focus on writing, exercise goes out the window, and vice versa. It can be frustrating, but I think it helps to realize it up front. And congrats on losing 20 pounds!! That is a lot of work, right there. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-25642279923853175082014-01-23T06:47:00.085-07:002014-01-23T06:47:00.085-07:00I definitely get what you are saying! For me it&#...I definitely get what you are saying! For me it's always family and managing my household (which is my primary "job" as a stay at home mom) first. And for a long time that was followed up with blogging/photography/yoga/reading/writing but I've gotten to the point where I do feel like I kind of have to focus on one of those last things at a time in order to get anything done at all. A good friend of mine always says, "In order to say Yes to what really matters, you sometimes have to say No to what doesn't." I wouldn't say I have ever achieved perfect balance or productiveness but it feels good to shift those priorities around a little.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355168637629625444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58021051338528917162014-01-23T06:26:18.417-07:002014-01-23T06:26:18.417-07:00I used to spend a lot of time with my photography....I used to spend a lot of time with my photography. Not so much anymore. I had to buy a new DSLR back in November because my old one died. I still haven't read the manual (which is massive). I was going to read it during my release week (because I knew I couldn't write then), but so far that hasn't happened. But today I will finally make time, because I really do miss it. <br /><br />Family comes first most of the time, but I have had deadlines hit while I was on vacation. Fortunately I have a very understanding family. Working out and not working out isn't a question for me. If I go a few days without exercise I get cranky. Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10681393892650779412014-01-23T06:21:51.608-07:002014-01-23T06:21:51.608-07:00You might be on to something, Elana. Since the thr...You might be on to something, Elana. Since the three areas include so much in one's life, just juggling those three challenges, especially when one of the areas expands. We recently renovated our kitchen, a time-consuming (and messy) project that played havoc with #3.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51290145785332933782014-01-23T06:16:55.162-07:002014-01-23T06:16:55.162-07:00You may have nailed it with this point, Elana. Whe...You may have nailed it with this point, Elana. When I tried to find balance with moving things all around, things just couldn't settle. But once I prioritized and set goals, I've found that my direction is clearer and much more goal-productive. Plus, my relationship with my kiddo has gotten better now that I'm not lost in my own made-wilderness of work-life-balance.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-89195051710143848312014-01-23T05:54:05.213-07:002014-01-23T05:54:05.213-07:00If that's true, writing alternates with my gui...If that's true, writing alternates with my guitar playing. Right now I'm trying to do both. No wonder I'm struggling.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com