tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post4901370693458643796..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Procrastination CentralKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12856498895343799682015-03-06T13:49:26.084-05:002015-03-06T13:49:26.084-05:00Patricia,
I think you are right! The internet is o...Patricia,<br />I think you are right! The internet is one of my biggest distractions. Thanks so much for stopping by. It's great to meet you!<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-813777659892304342015-03-05T22:20:04.021-05:002015-03-05T22:20:04.021-05:00Number one is my biggest tool to avoid procrastina...Number one is my biggest tool to avoid procrastinating. If I close the browsers and twitter I can get a lot done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53281534678263178122015-03-05T14:00:38.670-05:002015-03-05T14:00:38.670-05:00Tyrean,
You are welcome. :) yes, I need to use the...Tyrean,<br />You are welcome. :) yes, I need to use the timer more often too. I find that I hop online "for a few minutes" and an hour later, I'm still there. Wishing you the best with it!<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43224865688562040662015-03-05T10:02:48.110-05:002015-03-05T10:02:48.110-05:00Thanks for the great tips, Karen. I think I need t...Thanks for the great tips, Karen. I think I need to post these up in my writing space somehow. I definitely need to use a timer and turn off the internet more often.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53071999827451185502015-02-23T10:51:37.429-05:002015-02-23T10:51:37.429-05:00Lynn,
Thank you. I was hoping my blogging gang wou...Lynn,<br />Thank you. I was hoping my blogging gang would find them helpful! :) I will have to look into the Donald Miller plans. Thanks for the tip!<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-87164223672070633132015-02-22T22:55:13.920-05:002015-02-22T22:55:13.920-05:00Those are all great. Another is starting the day w...Those are all great. Another is starting the day with a plan. I have used Donald Miller's day plans that includes writing down the rewards you will give yourself after completing the tasks, similar to your #6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-71168011062454823682015-02-20T20:28:57.111-05:002015-02-20T20:28:57.111-05:00Jess,
I like that - fun, not fun - lol! :) I agree...Jess,<br />I like that - fun, not fun - lol! :) I agree, sometimes the list itself helps you move things along. :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />I know, I get sidetracked too, all too easily. Working on that one...:) Thanks a bunch!<br /><br />Jen,<br />Well, chocolate and the walk, maybe that was a bad comparison! Lol. But you get the idea. :) <br /><br />Crystal,<br />You are totally allowed to have scatter brain! We need to take care of that sweet little muffin in the oven, don't we? :) Excited for you all!<br /><br />Nas,<br />Thank you! Glad you liked it. :) <br /><br />Yeesi,<br />There are so many things that can distract us, I know! Food can be a distraction for me too. :)<br /><br />Cecelia.<br />I admire your discipline in that area. Although I am not super crazy about social media, it does present a <br />big distraction! :) <br /><br />LD,<br />Ha - I have never played it. But I am thinking I'd best avoid it, right? I know what that's like, just one more game...lol<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4543167221500046242015-02-20T14:33:51.083-05:002015-02-20T14:33:51.083-05:00My worse time suck...Spider Solitaire. I tell myse...My worse time suck...Spider Solitaire. I tell myself I'm just going to play one quick game while I think about whatever I'm supposed to be doing. Yeah. Right.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24372632210883743712015-02-20T10:46:45.142-05:002015-02-20T10:46:45.142-05:00I have been camped out in our living room during t...I have been camped out in our living room during these ultra cold spells. I use my NEO (portable word processor) when I want to write blog posts or essays. I need to stay away from E-mail. One year I gave up Facebook for Lent. I am not always going there like I used to.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31809950999892796302015-02-20T00:50:07.015-05:002015-02-20T00:50:07.015-05:00If I am at home, I cannot resist going to Kitchen....If I am at home, I cannot resist going to Kitchen. I think keeping some snacks within reach is a good idea ;)<br />Yeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6966414118143334192015-02-18T15:39:00.725-05:002015-02-18T15:39:00.725-05:00Great list, Karen. And so true! Welcome back!Great list, Karen. And so true! Welcome back!Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-911371129512861692015-02-18T13:15:06.179-05:002015-02-18T13:15:06.179-05:00Super great list, Karen. I'm having scatter br...Super great list, Karen. I'm having scatter brain, thanks to this pregnancy. Of course, it's also because we're trying to get my oldest into college this fall (very much underage) and we're in a new area, establishing new doctors, new shopping routines, and desperately working to get back into a regular cleaning schedule. Oh, and having a baby for the first time in 8 years. So much to do... I suppose we have to be patient with ourselves too on occasion, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65633902279154323512015-02-18T11:53:36.888-05:002015-02-18T11:53:36.888-05:00Great list, Karen. I use 4, 5, and 6 often, althou...Great list, Karen. I use 4, 5, and 6 often, although I would never put chocolate and a walk in the same reward category! HA!<br /><br />I try and do my most dreaded task first, to get it out of the way. Then it's not hanging over my head like a dark cloud. Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24870485686018186892015-02-18T09:52:35.904-05:002015-02-18T09:52:35.904-05:00These are great, Karen, and so true. The internet ...These are great, Karen, and so true. The internet is the biggie for me. I get sidetracked, even when I'm trying to be good.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34263326791581801182015-02-16T17:01:04.207-05:002015-02-16T17:01:04.207-05:00I have the same problem. I have been trying to com...I have the same problem. I have been trying to combat it by alternating my to dos. Fun, not fun, fun, not fun, and also trying to get a shorter item off the list first or second so I start to feel accomplished. Good luck!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40870302038910082552015-02-16T15:21:34.970-05:002015-02-16T15:21:34.970-05:00Medeia,
I think the word processor is an excellent...Medeia,<br />I think the word processor is an excellent idea. Really can help one focus on writing. You are a very productive writer! :)<br /><br />Kelly,<br />Thank you! That's another good point. Sometimes we take on too much when we shouldn't. That can make us overwhelmed in a hurry! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53153704453506657702015-02-16T15:18:26.011-05:002015-02-16T15:18:26.011-05:00Love your list. So true, I take on so much and com...Love your list. So true, I take on so much and completely unable to do. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-30727808151391259062015-02-16T15:04:41.775-05:002015-02-16T15:04:41.775-05:00I do all of these. Sometimes I use my word process...I do all of these. Sometimes I use my word processor instead of computer since there's no software or internet. I've also used a timer. For big tasks, I break them into small chunks so they seem achievable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34404337917507229032015-02-16T14:50:08.706-05:002015-02-16T14:50:08.706-05:00Joylene,
You are so kind! I've been thinking a...Joylene,<br />You are so kind! I've been thinking about that lately too; many are posting less and I can really relate. You were one of my early followers and I appreciate your support over the years! :) <br /><br />Connie,<br />I procrastinate some days like crazy! :) And yes I've forgotten what I started out to do too. LOL<br /><br />Lee,<br />It seems it's on many minds, isn't it? Well, I guess they are timeless, no matter what time of year. :)<br /><br />Alex,<br />That is probably one of the best tips! Yeah, that's what I need to do today for sure. :) <br /><br />Ceil,<br />Thank you! I agree, it is a hurdle, and it's so easy to go in different directions. You are right, many times household and other chores offer a better sense of accomplishment. :) <br /><br />Terri,<br />LOL - well yes, I do the same thing! :) But glad you are having a good time while doing it! All the best with your book!<br /><br />Tyrean,<br />You are right - 24 hours wouldn't be the end of the world, would it? I need to do that. Thanks for the tip! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24168915411430009202015-02-16T14:38:39.779-05:002015-02-16T14:38:39.779-05:00I love the list! I think I might need to ignore th...I love the list! I think I might need to ignore the internet for a bit - or at least in 24 hour chunks on the days that I"m not posting. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7105193027278879282015-02-16T14:33:05.281-05:002015-02-16T14:33:05.281-05:00Why do you think I'm reading posts today? LOL ...Why do you think I'm reading posts today? LOL I'm procrastinating!!! But enjoying it as I do!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57050637774267156742015-02-16T14:08:25.789-05:002015-02-16T14:08:25.789-05:00Hi Karen! Welcome back from your blog-break!
I am...Hi Karen! Welcome back from your blog-break! <br />I am also reading a ton about time management on other blogs, it really is a hurdle for writers. So much of our time is staring into space, digging for a memory, or just the right word... No wonder I see so many other things I could do right now, and then they'd be done! A much more immediate feeling of accomplishment. <br />I like the built-in reward you mentioned. At least that should keep me on task!<br /> Ceilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-51202712656724929112015-02-16T13:53:31.719-05:002015-02-16T13:53:31.719-05:00Just do it!
I'm a procrastinator, which is why...Just do it!<br />I'm a procrastinator, which is why I force myself to do things right away. Just in case.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7806032182410535992015-02-16T13:44:17.281-05:002015-02-16T13:44:17.281-05:00Yours is the second post I've read today on st...Yours is the second post I've read today on strategies for time management and organization. It must be that time of year when we all start thinking about how we're going to make the most of this year. Thanks.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28849541639631814722015-02-16T13:32:13.731-05:002015-02-16T13:32:13.731-05:00Oh yes, the internet abyss! A big distraction for ...Oh yes, the internet abyss! A big distraction for me. Those are good tips. I have procrastinated to the point of forgetting about what I was needing to do and woke up during the night remembering.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.com