Comments on: Are You Sabotaging Your Goals?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:13:36 +0000

I love IM, too, Rebecca, but it ended up taking time away from writing. I still use it, but I limit the time so that I can focus on my work. I have plenty of other distractions, like reading blogs and checking my stats.

By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:16:32 +0000

I’ve felt that self-sabotaging aspect frequently over the past nine years. I regret those fallbacks too because I imagine where I might be now if I’d started to truly focus back then, instead of tinkering along. But you’re right, we have come a long way.

I’ve found when it comes to time, having a firm goal and focus makes use of every moment more productively. I’ve even found myself feeling like I have more time because when I have my to-do list in front of me with each item ordered by priority things move along quickly with far less procrastination.

Of course, I couldn’t live without my Instant Messenger. I don’t get to chat too often because my friends understand that I’m a busy person but sometimes it is handy to have someone to turn to if I need them. It makes me wish more freelance writers made themselves available like that, but as you said, there is always email.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall of Get Paid to Write Online — Writer’s Round-About - Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:48:04 +0000

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By: Chin

Chin — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:49:37 +0000

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By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:51:37 +0000

Yes, I know what you mean. I turn off MSN, Skype and everything. Of course, that means I miss out on chatting with some of my writing friends, but most of them know they can send me an email if it’s urgent.

By: gracepub

gracepub — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:07:55 +0000

I have the hardest time with balance. Most people need me to do things – now. It often leads me to become emotionally stressed and working far too long.

I have recently learned to shut my MSN off, and focus on work.It was a good choice.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:25:59 +0000

Me too, Dana. There are days when I really get a lot done and feel that I have everything in balance. Then there are the others. I suppose the solution is to keep the goal in mind and stay focused.

By: Dana Prince

Dana Prince — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:21:12 +0000

When I look at where I was a year ago, I do feel like I’ve come a long way. I also see ways that I sabotage myself. When I work with a positive attitude and plan to organize my time I get so much more accomplished. Balance is huge as well. While I some days work too much and play too little, I now make sure I play sometimes to make it worth the extra effort. Great post!

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Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:20:02 +0000

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By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:07:21 +0000

Hi Mirella

I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s easy for us to sabotage ourselves without realising it. It’s a reminder to me as well to stay focused.