tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7860606603214358516..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: 3 Reasons Why Breaks Reduce StressKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58068714633733455992018-02-27T16:18:49.696-05:002018-02-27T16:18:49.696-05:00Misha,
That is a good plan. Perhaps I need to impl...Misha,<br />That is a good plan. Perhaps I need to implement it too! :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />This is so true - all of it! :) Breaks really need to be a regular thing.<br /><br />Ceil,<br />I applaud your decision to take a break from blogging indefinitely. I've been tempted to do the same for quite some time. Perhaps it's time. :) Wishing you much quiet and direction on your journey! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-86163458235069934022018-02-25T12:10:21.580-05:002018-02-25T12:10:21.580-05:00Holy Cow, this post is so applicable to me right n...Holy Cow, this post is so applicable to me right now! I have decided to take an indefinite break from blogging because I am just craving more time in my day for quiet. I think that really will be a game-changer for me. Well, at least I hope it will be. <br />Thank you for the confirmation that breaks are exactly we need at times,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44024423287653283322018-02-23T08:33:42.664-05:002018-02-23T08:33:42.664-05:00Everything you stated is 100% true! And the simple...Everything you stated is 100% true! And the simple truth is that once we take that much needed break, we realize how good it is for us. We as individuals place so much stress on ourselves.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37321407285857751572018-02-21T10:48:05.236-05:002018-02-21T10:48:05.236-05:00I've started taking at least a day a week off ...I've started taking at least a day a week off from screens. Sometimes I let myself watch a movie or something, but no work, and no social networking. <br /><br />Since doing that, I do feel a lot less stressed. But for some reason, it's STILL hard to do. :-/Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28649706993342978212018-02-19T13:39:08.839-05:002018-02-19T13:39:08.839-05:00Susan,
Yes, you should definitely take one, then! ...Susan,<br />Yes, you should definitely take one, then! Maybe during your blogoversary month? :)<br /><br />Victoria,<br />Ooh, your trip away sounds divine! Hope you rest and recharge thoroughly. :)<br /><br />Jess,<br />I think you are correct. It's so easy to get caught up in "busy", isn't it? Hope you have a break on the horizon! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br /><br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-19408402842234318222018-02-19T11:25:26.676-05:002018-02-19T11:25:26.676-05:00Very true. Sometimes we get so caught up in worki...Very true. Sometimes we get so caught up in working and working hard that we don't see how much it is draining us. Breaks are so important. :)<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64338085493981700042018-02-18T19:15:37.979-05:002018-02-18T19:15:37.979-05:00You are sooo right, Karen. In fact my husband thin...You are sooo right, Karen. In fact my husband thinks I've been working too hard. We are going away for two weeks to unwind--and be offline! We're visiting his sister in another state. Thanks for this confirmation. I’ve shared it online. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81232243663025491202018-02-17T14:38:05.018-05:002018-02-17T14:38:05.018-05:00I'm at the point where I need a blog break. Wi...I'm at the point where I need a blog break. With family issues taking more time, the strain is starting to show.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27549695187699616182018-02-16T21:22:45.625-05:002018-02-16T21:22:45.625-05:00Alex,
Disconnecting is something I need to do more...Alex,<br />Disconnecting is something I need to do more often. Have been too connected of late. Enjoy your break! :) <br /><br />Natalie,<br />Hope all goes well with the production, and that you can enjoy that much needed break. Take care! :) <br /><br />Lee,<br />Thanks so much. I'm glad it resonates with you too. I think we were designed to have time to process and rest, you know? :) <br /><br />Hilary,<br />Well said! Real life stuff is so important to our longevity and peace, not to mention our productivity. Hope you are finding a good balance in the new place. :) <br /><br />Martha,<br />I know right? :) Hope things are smoothing out for all of you with your mom in law there. I understand, my mil lived with us for a stretch some years ago.<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Yes, that's always a good way to work in a break. :) I say find the balance that works for you and be flexible. <br /><br />Jennifer,<br />Thanks so much! I value your insight and opinion. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84683848393434614602018-02-16T20:37:39.825-05:002018-02-16T20:37:39.825-05:00"If we're honest though, genuine living h..."If we're honest though, genuine living happens mostly apart from these devices." So agree. I've taken social media and my personal email off my phone so can be much more present when out with others. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183845434778804672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68742955161515096482018-02-15T16:16:30.329-05:002018-02-15T16:16:30.329-05:00Valid reminders here, Karen. Words well worth heed...Valid reminders here, Karen. Words well worth heeding.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27135017780882589022018-02-13T14:54:17.817-05:002018-02-13T14:54:17.817-05:00Karen: Jennifer Brown-Banks presented the idea of ...Karen: Jennifer Brown-Banks presented the idea of taking breaks around certain holidays.<br />I have adopted that. However, I don't know how far to take it. I find I want to know what is going on in the lives of my friends,fellow bloggers, and authors. But the good thing is I feel refreshed when I return.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84543779679059237392018-02-12T16:18:59.142-05:002018-02-12T16:18:59.142-05:00Breaks in our routines is TOTALLY necessary, Karen...Breaks in our routines is TOTALLY necessary, Karen. I'm a firm believer in that, and have practiced it just recently shortly after my MIL arrived to stay with us indefinitely. She is a wonderful person, but the added stress has been challenging to say the least. Beginning this Lent, I'm intentionally setting aside quiet/solitude time every day for prayer, study and reflection. Hoping this helps!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54402662726961024232018-02-12T12:46:43.531-05:002018-02-12T12:46:43.531-05:00Hi Karen - excellent post ... and we need to be &#...Hi Karen - excellent post ... and we need to be 'human' ... interact, exercise, be sensible, keep honest with all things ... I love getting out and about - friends and family, talks, good movies, walks etc - stimulating aspects of life - just what we all need to read - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-22195316326102919092018-02-12T10:57:59.489-05:002018-02-12T10:57:59.489-05:00Absolutely! I applaud your post. Life in the small...Absolutely! I applaud your post. Life in the small screen is not all it's cracked up to be, and it could be quite harmful when used to excess. To that end, I'm off to take a hike, then to go to a movie--a big screen with a story that I can talk about later. Thanks, Karen.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69699823558877822532018-02-12T07:59:15.514-05:002018-02-12T07:59:15.514-05:00Breaks are important. I can't wait till the pl...Breaks are important. I can't wait till the play I am producing is over in early March so I can get one. In the meantime, I'm at least not committing to more meetings or anything but work so at least I can recharge with a little break at night while I still have free nights.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37356099379161591462018-02-12T07:39:05.247-05:002018-02-12T07:39:05.247-05:00That young people can't function in real life ...That young people can't function in real life is becoming painfully obvious. It takes real people and real interaction to learn that.<br />Even half a day of disconnecting makes me feel better.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com