tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post8648628952182000995..comments2024-01-13T03:17:02.912-06:00Comments on S.K. Mayhew, Kid Lit Writer : ARE PROCRASTINATION AND BEING OVERWHELMED RULING YOUR LIFE?Sharon K. Mayhewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-62170047941980722082010-02-19T12:34:04.017-06:002010-02-19T12:34:04.017-06:00Haddock--That is so true! My husband often questi...Haddock--That is so true! My husband often questions why I go public with my intentions, you nailed the reason I do so. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-89538812112712367652010-02-19T12:31:37.654-06:002010-02-19T12:31:37.654-06:00Wgat they say is procrastinate in public, so that ...Wgat they say is procrastinate in public, so that you don't have a chance for postponement.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-9726489889497300612010-02-17T17:57:55.987-06:002010-02-17T17:57:55.987-06:00Shannon--Thanks for the award....you are so sweet ...Shannon--Thanks for the award....you are so sweet to think of me. I'm still getting my land legs under me. Hopefully, I'll come up with something worth posting about tonight. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-84802528432595069672010-02-17T09:19:12.523-06:002010-02-17T09:19:12.523-06:00Hi, Sharon! I have an award waiting for you at my...Hi, Sharon! I have an award waiting for you at my blog. Stop by next time you're online. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-63349102072562436772010-02-14T20:05:50.568-06:002010-02-14T20:05:50.568-06:00Judith--I don't think I was talking about thin...Judith--I don't think I was talking about things you enjoy doing ever and over...I was talking about doing things like reading the mail, putting it in a varitey of piles and then reading it again rather than addressing it immeditely. Walking by stuff that needs to be put away and thinking, "UGH, I should put that away." Just that time thinking of thinks you should do and not doing it immediately wastes your time. :) Hopefully, that explains what I meant better. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-31666779046426597892010-02-14T19:55:37.585-06:002010-02-14T19:55:37.585-06:00Thanks for reading and visiting me while I was gon...Thanks for reading and visiting me while I was gone. I learned the Bamahas were goregous, but cruising is NOT for me.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-28932500041871635682010-02-14T19:54:25.583-06:002010-02-14T19:54:25.583-06:00MG--I was more structured and successful when I wa...MG--I was more structured and successful when I was more organized...I'm just trying to get back there. :)<br /><br />Jennie--I'm in recovery---trying to get back on the organization bandwagon. :)<br /><br />Jill--I think staying on top of things helps. I got home from a week in the <br />Bahamas and had 285 emails. (with one agent rejection) and I'm down to about 50. Read,respond or delete. :)<br /><br />Hilary--If that's the way you roll...more power to you!!! Me, I've got to stick to a routine. :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Shannon--I'm just going through this journey publically...hopefully, someone else will learn something along with me. :)<br /><br />Jessica--You have to block off some time each day to write. Yes, all those household chores have to be done, but if writing gives you joy and is part of your dream you have to schedule time for it. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-63709993495103247282010-02-14T07:53:53.321-06:002010-02-14T07:53:53.321-06:00It's kind of like dieting. We all know what to...It's kind of like dieting. We all know what to do, but actually doing it is hard. I have my to do list, and I do it, but my problem is that most things on my list are maintenance (laundry, groceries) instead of progress (writing, sending out stories). I have to do more progress things.<br />JessicaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618350627495245558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-7668380754580329352010-02-13T20:37:38.728-06:002010-02-13T20:37:38.728-06:00Wow. I am way behind. Sorry to have missed so ma...Wow. I am way behind. Sorry to have missed so many posts recently, Sharon. I'll definitely go back to check out the first two posts - great series idea and great tips! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-538454824310198462010-02-11T15:33:47.718-06:002010-02-11T15:33:47.718-06:00That doing things once is a very good tip. There a...That doing things once is a very good tip. There are things I like to do, really like to do, that I do over and over. What a waste of time. So true. Never thought about that. And yes, I do sleep so much better, am so less stressed, when I have a list.<br />Thanks for the tips!jdsanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658357606303732115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-29031590951020256782010-02-10T19:02:15.711-06:002010-02-10T19:02:15.711-06:00Sharon,
This is such great advice! I've tried...Sharon,<br /><br />This is such great advice! I've tried daily lists to get things done. They last about, mmmm...1/2 a day! I've gotten so used to the chaos, I kinda like it! Although my poor husband does not feel the same way! Ha, ha! The man is a Saint! :)<br /><br />Great post! <br /><br />xoxo -- HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-31778458138229940602010-02-10T15:42:58.219-06:002010-02-10T15:42:58.219-06:00I follow your method, and it really helps keep me ...I follow your method, and it really helps keep me organized and calm. One thing I need to work on is deleting e-mails once they've been read. I think my inbox has thousands of read mail. Sad!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-44705458198332555542010-02-09T21:27:13.468-06:002010-02-09T21:27:13.468-06:00That is absolutely fantastic advice. Your organiza...That is absolutely fantastic advice. Your organization is impressive!Jennie Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-69290952363889158212010-02-09T10:26:27.022-06:002010-02-09T10:26:27.022-06:00Wow, great tips. I used to be this organized. What...Wow, great tips. I used to be this organized. What happened? I can get so scattered (I think I have a touch of ADHD), it really helps me to stick to one thing and see it through before I start something else.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-78082962030079379112010-02-06T22:12:54.437-06:002010-02-06T22:12:54.437-06:00Amanda--Thanks for stopping in. :) Budgeting your...Amanda--Thanks for stopping in. :) Budgeting your time is always difficult, that's why prioritizing is helpful. <br /><br />Anita--Yikes! Sleep less???? I'd rather be more productive during my waking hours and keep my sleeping hours the same, but you go girl!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-81744621623993362062010-02-06T18:27:57.721-06:002010-02-06T18:27:57.721-06:00My tip: sleep less, do more.My tip: sleep less, do more.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-32026551870678240312010-02-06T18:21:03.525-06:002010-02-06T18:21:03.525-06:00I must remember to delete something when I take on...I must remember to delete something when I take on something else. Of course I end up deleting something, but it's not on purpose and it's always the thing thing that shouldn't have been deleted. It's just that I ran out of time. <br /><br />Great post! :)Amanda Borenstadthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061109442550378113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-16959020774672009472010-02-06T08:14:09.553-06:002010-02-06T08:14:09.553-06:00Susan--Most of us already have very full days. It...Susan--Most of us already have very full days. It is hard to say no when asked to add a new commitment, but you have to prioritize. I've found that when I get overwhelemed, I just shut down...<br /><br />Thanks, I'll miss blogging and my email...I don't know how my days will go. I usually wake up to my computer and go to bed with it (basically)...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-1362155244670952832010-02-06T07:28:04.008-06:002010-02-06T07:28:04.008-06:00You're so right about giving up one commitment...You're so right about giving up one commitment when you take on another. Unfortunately I haven't done that in the past, and now I have to decide which of my current commitments I have to give up - I've definitely let myself get overloaded, and that just messes everything else up. We'll miss you - have a great time!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-82549175797627808812010-02-05T23:41:27.198-06:002010-02-05T23:41:27.198-06:00Tess- I'm right there with you...I'll have...Tess- I'm right there with you...I'll have my Daytimer in one hand and my cross in the other. <br /><br />As I posted this one, I felt a bit sad about being off line for that long. I can't remember how much it costs to stay online, but it seemed like WAY too much for me and my budget...Maybe they have an internet cafe's????Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-91274715257014184692010-02-05T22:59:56.926-06:002010-02-05T22:59:56.926-06:00I'd die without my lists. In fact, I think I&...I'd die without my lists. In fact, I think I'll be buried with them clutched in my sweaty little palms. All things to do once I get to Heaven :D<br /><br />Great post, Sharon. And - we'll miss you on your time off. have fun!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-57646352309127642312010-02-05T21:42:41.182-06:002010-02-05T21:42:41.182-06:00Diana--I thought you would enjoy this post. Doing...Diana--I thought you would enjoy this post. Doing tasks when they arise is the best method...prioritizing is very helpful too. :) Have fun with that stack. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-49493795176806082922010-02-05T21:33:11.599-06:002010-02-05T21:33:11.599-06:00Thanks, Sharon. You are so right about doing thin...Thanks, Sharon. You are so right about doing things more than once. As I was reading your example about the mail sorting, I had to laugh. Looks like I'll be tackling the mail piles this weekend. :)<br />DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com