tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post5949442243225410897..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: The Blog SpaKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-61750219832804663712012-12-02T21:56:54.373-05:002012-12-02T21:56:54.373-05:00Blogging can be very draining and take time away f...Blogging can be very draining and take time away from writing and family. I think it's very healthy toe set limits, and reevaluate from time to time to make sure we aren't being overwhelmed. <br /><br />These are great tips to avoid burnout! Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31566122718287859052012-12-02T21:52:56.676-05:002012-12-02T21:52:56.676-05:00Susan R.,
You are welcome! Glad you were so inspir...Susan R.,<br />You are welcome! Glad you were so inspired. It inspired me. :)<br /><br />Annie,<br />I hear you. I think we all have to find the right balance for us. Still working on it...:)<br /><br />CYW,<br />I think that's a good solution. That's part of what I'm thinking if I go down to once a week. I don't get around as much as I'd like. Good to meet you, thanks for following! :)<br /><br />Susan W.,<br />Always good to stop by your place - I enjoy your posts! :)<br /><br />Yeesi,<br />I am glad you liked it. :) I think we all need to find the right balance that works for us, you know?<br /><br />Lydia,<br />This is another good point. Thanks for adding to the mix!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7749298718903480992012-12-02T17:12:05.113-05:002012-12-02T17:12:05.113-05:00When I go on vacation, I always take a blog break....When I go on vacation, I always take a blog break. It's not fair to my family to spend all that time online. I think of blogging as work, since it's part of my writing career. So when I'm on vacation, I'm really on vacation.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25711872932804682542012-12-02T02:42:58.611-05:002012-12-02T02:42:58.611-05:00Hi Karen,
This is really a refreshing post. It'...Hi Karen,<br />This is really a refreshing post. It's been months that I haven't post anything on my blog. I don't have any good and significant reason behind it. I thought I needed a break and I took a break. Howsoever, I really missed blogging/sharing my life out and soon you will see one :DYeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47111140417663222482012-12-01T23:32:31.421-05:002012-12-01T23:32:31.421-05:00p.s. on Saturday night....Thanks for your visit, K...p.s. on Saturday night....Thanks for your visit, Karen. I wish a peaceful rest of the weekend to you, too! SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-19773617010810249732012-12-01T20:41:43.658-05:002012-12-01T20:41:43.658-05:00I've reduced my posting considerably. That gi...I've reduced my posting considerably. That gives me time to read and visit other blogs.<br /><br />Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-2957646747525038982012-12-01T08:40:17.599-05:002012-12-01T08:40:17.599-05:00I Needed to read this and the replies to this as I...I Needed to read this and the replies to this as I am facing the same issues. It's not the blog its the REST OF MY LIFE that's gotten too busy to give me time to blog and read blogs. I have already moved to 2 blogs a week but sometimes that's too much. I am going to reorganize a bit after the first of the year. Am considering only 1 regular sized blot post (answering a questions) then 2 mini posts.<br />That's my solution. Maybe.DearHelenHartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191525904664350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89172508385109857312012-11-30T21:26:18.093-05:002012-11-30T21:26:18.093-05:00Hi Karen,
Thanks for linking to my blog.
I like...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Thanks for linking to my blog. <br /><br />I like the addition of mountain views and hiking paths. As long as I don't meet any bears, I wouldn't mind a nice walk. :)<br /><br />Holidays seem to be a popular time to take a blogging break. Everyone's busy, and traffic is light. I'll be taking a breather between Christmas and New Year's.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18819633442119622282012-11-30T17:20:23.304-05:002012-11-30T17:20:23.304-05:00Loree,
Yay! It's going to be a fun visit with ...Loree,<br />Yay! It's going to be a fun visit with everyone stopping by the spa. :) And yes, definitely candles!<br /><br />Diane,<br />Oh yes, I think we can accommodate that too! Come on by! :)<br /><br />Sarah,<br />I think it's like anything else we do too, you know? Can't overload in any one area. :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-90634370967283166342012-11-30T14:51:09.893-05:002012-11-30T14:51:09.893-05:00I love your and Susan's idea, Karen! And I agr...I love your and Susan's idea, Karen! And I agree that it's important to evaluate our blogs from time to time, making sure the schedule fits our life in that particular season.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-67224185033400470452012-11-30T14:08:19.446-05:002012-11-30T14:08:19.446-05:00Throw in foot massages and you can sign me up for ...Throw in foot massages and you can sign me up for that spa.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31965822982341714322012-11-30T12:12:47.213-05:002012-11-30T12:12:47.213-05:00I'm coming to your blog spa!
I would only add...I'm coming to your blog spa!<br /><br />I would only add a wonderful smelling candle.<br /><br />I post once a week. It saves me from burnout.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31800096174233822102012-11-30T09:01:40.002-05:002012-11-30T09:01:40.002-05:00Sandie,
Hey there! I am glad you feel refreshed. Y...Sandie,<br />Hey there! I am glad you feel refreshed. You've had a challenging year and deserve some R & R! :)<br /><br />Janet,<br />It can be a challenge, can't it? But no matter how often we post, it's just nice to visit with each other, I'm thinking. I would miss everyone if I gave it up altogether. Thanks so much for your sweet words! :)<br /><br />Rachna,<br />I'm glad you're finding a good balance for your schedule. Time to write is so important, isn't it? :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-83067135281489322022012-11-30T07:48:31.458-05:002012-11-30T07:48:31.458-05:00I have reduced my posting from twice a week to onc...I have reduced my posting from twice a week to once a week. I take short breaks and I also like the idea of guest posts.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82266564421157425552012-11-30T01:09:48.748-05:002012-11-30T01:09:48.748-05:00Karen, I would love to blog more, but w/my family ...Karen, I would love to blog more, but w/my family and work, it is so challenging! However, I appreciated the tips that I will keep in my back pocket for when the time comes that I can write more! <br />Take a break, have some chocolate, be refreshed and be blessed, as you bless all of us!<br />JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85069414656640338112012-11-29T17:17:10.940-05:002012-11-29T17:17:10.940-05:00HELLO! I recently lowered the amount of blogs I w...HELLO! I recently lowered the amount of blogs I wrote for a few weeks and now I feel refreshed and renewed.<br /><br />Just stopping by to say hello.<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-76779620712849878302012-11-29T15:11:13.586-05:002012-11-29T15:11:13.586-05:00Alex,
The pace you maintain for your blog is admir...Alex,<br />The pace you maintain for your blog is admirable. And yes, I'm thinking Hot Tamales could be part of the spa package!<br /><br />Robyn,<br />Well, amigo, I knew you'd be nodding your head on this one. Maybe not THE one I was thinking but close. Someday the other one will come to fruition! :)<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />Yes, mocha, of course! We wouldn't have it any other way! Yes, Susan took the idea and ran with it, that's for sure. :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />I admire your blog fortitude! It's always fun to stop and see what you have up for the day. :) Your ideal spa sounds nice!<br /><br />Joylene,<br />I am leaning toward once a week too like I said. You were one I thought of who does this. I think you are right, maintaining the relationships is a good and important thing. I'm thankful to have met you all. :)<br /><br />Mare,<br />I invite you to stop by the spa! Sounds like a wonderful thing, that's for sure! If I were exceedingly rich I would seriously think about building one! :)<br /><br />Linda,<br />I think it's different for everyone, you know? Some can maintain an everyday posting pace, others, not so much. It's great to get to meet and spend time with everyone, no matter how often they post!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-61947618959495900382012-11-29T12:55:17.099-05:002012-11-29T12:55:17.099-05:00I love blogging and am so inspired by other blogge...I love blogging and am so inspired by other bloggers...but yes, the thought has crossed my mind to step away a bit, but so far it hasn't happened, don't know if and when it will... so long as I'll have a stack of books, coffee, snacks, music and maybe a candle or two, I'll be fine.Hutt-Write Voicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972139441391835088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14300050860082255832012-11-29T12:41:46.441-05:002012-11-29T12:41:46.441-05:00I would love your blog spa too. Perfect things to...I would love your blog spa too. Perfect things to have around. I have up and downs w/ blogging. Sometimes I love it, sometimes it hangs over me. It's no different than anything else in life, though. If writing it important to you, you stick w/ it, even if less frequently. Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28880892239012384302012-11-29T11:38:24.866-05:002012-11-29T11:38:24.866-05:00These past few months I've slowed down and now...These past few months I've slowed down and now try to blog at least once a week. Sometimes even less than that. It feels as if I'm established enough without losing my followers. Which of course happens. But at least I'm able to keep up at that pace. I was overwhelmed a few months ago and knew something had to give. <br /><br />When I started out I blogged every day because that's what the experts suggested. Now it's about quality instead of quantity. Plus I feel as if I'm giving my followers a bit of a breather. They also have more blogs to read and probably also feel the constrains of time. <br /><br />It's no longer about making my presence online known; today it's more about keeping my relationships growing. It's too easy to fade away in this busy community. <br /><br />Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85019410403859677662012-11-29T10:02:10.374-05:002012-11-29T10:02:10.374-05:00Hi Karen...
I absolutely love blogging but you ar...Hi Karen...<br /><br />I absolutely love blogging but you are right.It takes time and effort. <br /><br />I post 7 days a week and have for 3 years now. I like to think of it as a kind of legacy to future grandkids and grown kids.<br /><br />I also freelance for a weekly newspaper so my writing gets a good workout.<br /><br />A writing spa, for me, would be a sweet light-filled cottage by the ocean....lobster for lunch...my old faithful computer...dear blog friends and other friends for visits...and sleeeeeepppppp. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28107714238306018622012-11-29T09:03:17.931-05:002012-11-29T09:03:17.931-05:00You KNOW I'd add mocha. Sure would.
I did cat...You KNOW I'd add mocha. Sure would.<br /><br />I did catch that post by Susan, and I think you gals are on to something. :) It is hard sometimes, and there are days when it becomes a stewardship issue for me. Know what I mean?<br /><br />Anyway, do what you have to do to be obedient. As will I.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />RhondaRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53888736301851192962012-11-29T08:07:13.935-05:002012-11-29T08:07:13.935-05:00You rock amigo! I knew the burnt out post would co...You rock amigo! I knew the burnt out post would come soon. I'm there now. The hackers brought me down and that's where I've stayed. Still going to do the WP blog though. I just have to find the time to do it. <br /><br />Love your spa. Except I'd add my horses. *wink*<br /><br />Happy weekend. (((hugs)))Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41652891622408937482012-11-29T05:48:23.371-05:002012-11-29T05:48:23.371-05:00That's why I only post three times a week. (An...That's why I only post three times a week. (And if I'm feeling extra burnt or uninspired, I skip Wednesdays.) Those three days, I go hard. The days in between, if I don't have as much time or I'm just burnt, I scale back.<br />And of course, vacations help as well.<br />All about balance.<br />Are there Hot Tamales at that spa?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com