tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post7065579932109099294..comments2023-10-19T04:32:51.514-05:00Comments on Books Lists Life: Reflections on BalanceLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-64807086889230856082009-01-06T14:53:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:53:00.000-06:00Setting a timer is something that I need to do so ...Setting a timer is something that I need to do so I can reevaluate just how much time I spend online. And I sometimes just give up on commenting, but that's my goal this year. Like you, I need to realize that it doesn't matter if it's a week later, the comment is still valid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-21380937569908704162009-01-06T10:50:00.000-06:002009-01-06T10:50:00.000-06:00This certainly sounds reasonable. However, I know ...This certainly sounds reasonable. However, I know from experience how difficult it can be to strike that perfect balance. There just never seems to be enough time in the day to do everything I have to do and everything I want to do. But, you're right, there are many ways we all 'waste' time in small ways that add up to big chunks of time. Good luck with the resolutions. You've inspired me!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-5713599565267627912009-01-06T05:33:00.000-06:002009-01-06T05:33:00.000-06:00Blogs are inspiring for both reading and sewing, a...Blogs are inspiring for both reading and sewing, and I love the sense of community, but they are time-consuming. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck on all of your goals!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-20372266073641794702009-01-05T20:57:00.000-06:002009-01-05T20:57:00.000-06:00I think it's a wonderful goal, Lisa. And if you f...I think it's a wonderful goal, Lisa. And if you find yourself not reading those blogs--take them out of your reader! I've unsubscribed to blogs that I've realized I just don't care about and it's saved me much headache about how jammed my reader gets. <BR/><BR/>I don't think you can find balance in a day or even a week, but I think by changing little things here and there, you'll start to see a difference. <BR/><BR/>And for one of MY 2009 goals, I'm going to bust out that brand new sewing machine that I've had for over a year and actually sew some stuff--so I may be bugging you. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-71243154259877046002009-01-05T16:39:00.000-06:002009-01-05T16:39:00.000-06:00I love the New Year and all that it holds. I too ...I love the New Year and all that it holds. I too have made some 'goals' for this year and hopefully they are all doable. I think that you can do it:) I know that I am going to try.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-41079254928885516622009-01-05T15:36:00.000-06:002009-01-05T15:36:00.000-06:00Good luck. You have a lot on your plate, but I'm ...Good luck. You have a lot on your plate, but I'm sure you can find the right balance for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-53963335792024766002009-01-05T15:34:00.000-06:002009-01-05T15:34:00.000-06:00Your goals sound reasonable to me. I have designat...Your goals sound reasonable to me. I have designated two areas in my house as acceptable "clutter zones". I did this last year and it really worked out well for 2008. The kids can dump whatever they want into those clutter zones...they each have their own. Then once a month we go through them and clean them out. We actually do it every month because these zones are only so large and they cannot add more stuff if there is no room.<BR/><BR/>The zones are made up of two large baskets I got at a craft store for $4 each. When company comes over I stash them in the garage. Ha! Easy clean up. You might find it works for you as they get older.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687620527201679249noreply@blogger.com