tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post3705490850827958480..comments2024-03-15T16:31:30.503+01:00Comments on Everything Must Change: Finding The Right MixPat Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-37201149477841687582015-09-10T21:51:56.428+02:002015-09-10T21:51:56.428+02:00Hi Shannon,
Yes, it is easy to get sidetracked by ...Hi Shannon,<br />Yes, it is easy to get sidetracked by emails and that is why I do it. I also don't answer my emails in the mornings. Mornings are for writing. I do look through them to see if anything is burning, but I use the best time of my day to write and not answer emails.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-73068861734744183622015-09-10T21:49:53.634+02:002015-09-10T21:49:53.634+02:00Hi Sharon,
Your schedule sounds right On! Thank y...Hi Sharon,<br />Your schedule sounds right On! Thank you for dropping by and yes, I am back into the groove and it feels good.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-40886859301608147002015-09-10T21:48:39.160+02:002015-09-10T21:48:39.160+02:00Hi Chrys Fey,
Yes, it is. I try to keep this focus...Hi Chrys Fey,<br />Yes, it is. I try to keep this focus also. I don't always succeed but I am doing much better with this type of focus than without it. <br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-46025562584224827122015-09-10T21:46:49.444+02:002015-09-10T21:46:49.444+02:00Hi Donna,
Thank you. the first things first list c...Hi Donna,<br />Thank you. the first things first list came to me as I was reading the book First Things First by Stephen Covey. It opened my eyes.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-21294070156026637742015-09-10T21:45:37.262+02:002015-09-10T21:45:37.262+02:00Hi Alex,
Right On! I had to learn not to feel guil...Hi Alex,<br />Right On! I had to learn not to feel guilty hitting that delete button. I have to admit emails are a priority for me but not top priority. They are the last thing I do before I close my office.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-38078897059423864312015-09-10T21:43:21.981+02:002015-09-10T21:43:21.981+02:00Hi M Pax,
Right On. Exactly! My writing comes fir...Hi M Pax,<br />Right On. Exactly! My writing comes first. <br />Thank you so much for dropping by. <br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-55308603924638951782015-09-10T21:42:08.338+02:002015-09-10T21:42:08.338+02:00Hi Diane,
You're so right about the volume of ...Hi Diane,<br />You're so right about the volume of emails. Some of the bloggers I follow, blog daily, but I don't respond to each of their blog posts. What I do is leave comments on one or two. It took me a long time to realize that I had to really prioritised and try to maintain a schedule that suits me. <br />Thank you so much for dropping by and I hope your book is doing well. <br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-12315929221590191222015-09-10T21:38:24.551+02:002015-09-10T21:38:24.551+02:00Hi Madeline,
Right On! I have my ringer on my phon...Hi Madeline,<br />Right On! I have my ringer on my phone off too. Most of the time I answer my emails the last part of the day before I close my office.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-45265218450290758702015-09-10T21:37:10.990+02:002015-09-10T21:37:10.990+02:00Hi Jen,
How true it is. It is okay to step back fr...Hi Jen,<br />How true it is. It is okay to step back from anything and breathe. It's never good to do something in a hurry. Somehow, we lose our perspective and our words are empty. They lack emotion.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-40634713568104014712015-09-10T21:35:18.631+02:002015-09-10T21:35:18.631+02:00Hi Juneta,
Thank you so much for dropping by. I li...Hi Juneta,<br />Thank you so much for dropping by. I like what you said about taking a deep breath and recognizing its just an emotion and not fact or real truth.<br />Great!<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-16240469494255528822015-09-10T21:33:34.251+02:002015-09-10T21:33:34.251+02:00Hi Christine,
Right On. Great point. Take one thin...Hi Christine,<br />Right On. Great point. Take one thing at a time. I love that because it is so true. <br />Thank you for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-10761521302956160502015-09-10T21:32:27.537+02:002015-09-10T21:32:27.537+02:00Hi Murees,
I was that same exact way. But now I kn...Hi Murees,<br />I was that same exact way. But now I know that was my own desire for perfection. Once I recognized that, I stop feeling guilty. No one is perfect. <br />Thank you for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-78124497349439075472015-09-10T21:30:47.578+02:002015-09-10T21:30:47.578+02:00Hi Susan,
I know the feeling. I have had to learn ...Hi Susan,<br />I know the feeling. I have had to learn to force myself to take a break. Now I do take breaks, I feel so much better. <br />Thank you for dropping by.<br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-43111866426026098062015-09-10T21:28:29.483+02:002015-09-10T21:28:29.483+02:00Thank you, Susan.
Shalom,
PatriciaThank you, Susan. <br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-34943496005335003522015-09-06T08:14:03.827+02:002015-09-06T08:14:03.827+02:00I like the idea of turning everything off and skip...I like the idea of turning everything off and skipping the emails until day 2. It's so easy to get sidetracked by email. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-51407941143804933702015-09-04T07:33:19.534+02:002015-09-04T07:33:19.534+02:00The first thing I do is get my office back in orde...The first thing I do is get my office back in order. I'm a bit blessed because now I have two writing spaces, so I need to get them both in order, then I tackle the email and social media along with my editing clients...then querying reviews and new queries and then the best part starts.....writing. Good luck getting back into your groove. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-67493775564239251682015-09-03T22:03:14.225+02:002015-09-03T22:03:14.225+02:00First-things-first it the best way to go. It's...First-things-first it the best way to go. It's good to get the most important things out of the way. Once they're done, we con focus on the rest. Great advice!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-56896357995100727842015-09-03T01:45:01.221+02:002015-09-03T01:45:01.221+02:00I love your first things first list. I must start ...I love your first things first list. I must start using that idea. Good way to get back into the groove. Thanks!Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-52147778043700579572015-09-02T23:39:43.650+02:002015-09-02T23:39:43.650+02:00First, I realize I will never catch up on blog pos...First, I realize I will never catch up on blog posts and hit the big delete button.<br />Emails are top priority. Usually I'm not gone to a place where I can't keep up with it though.<br />Plus we need time to recover from vacation. Because although they're fun, they're also really draining.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-76019136560416639272015-09-02T23:06:38.108+02:002015-09-02T23:06:38.108+02:00something similar. I put on blinders and concentra...something similar. I put on blinders and concentrate on the work. I'll leave the emails, etc.. for their scheduled time. :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-33643567080669139852015-09-02T20:31:30.033+02:002015-09-02T20:31:30.033+02:00Pat, you are so right about vacations. I try to ke...Pat, you are so right about vacations. I try to keep up with email, turn off notifications for most loops, but the volume of unread mail (snail & e) can be overwhelming. I try to prioritize and deal with the most important. Not always successful, though. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-58772395733488095742015-09-02T18:44:25.383+02:002015-09-02T18:44:25.383+02:00I turn the ringer off on my phone and keep my emai...I turn the ringer off on my phone and keep my email closed when I'm writing. Definitely helps me focus.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-32259279882313492762015-09-02T17:58:20.859+02:002015-09-02T17:58:20.859+02:00Great advice! I have a hard time getting back into...Great advice! I have a hard time getting back into the mix after a few days away from social media. My recent, unplanned break from blogging has taught me that it's ok to step back and take our time. I'd rather someone take a few moments (or days) to get back to me with a thoughtful response than instantly respond with something trite. Thanks for the visit this morning!<br /><br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-77873996770972842292015-09-02T16:33:56.721+02:002015-09-02T16:33:56.721+02:00Great post. One step at a time just like you outl...Great post. One step at a time just like you outlined, as for all the emotional turmoil it creates--a stiff drink, lol, J/K.. Deep breath, recognize its just emotion and not a fact or real truth and tomorrow will look and feel different from today. A good cup of coffee or two to go with it. <a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/iwsg-sept-do-you-have-any-self-defeating-beliefs-about-yourself-and-writing/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta Writer's Gambit</a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-11254661016448475222015-09-02T16:22:39.832+02:002015-09-02T16:22:39.832+02:00It is always a little scary coming back after a va...It is always a little scary coming back after a vacation. I'm ready to go with the writing, but the emails and everything else? Yikes! I've learned to take one thing at a time. Things will get done. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com