Comments on: Balancing Work and Work

By: How to Succeed in Freelancing: Say No to More Work | Men With Pens

How to Succeed in Freelancing: Say No to More Work | Men With Pens — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:02:18 +0000

[...] new freelancers fall into the common trap into of believing that taking on more work for less money is just as good as earning more money for less work. They feel it all comes to the same in the end, [...]

By: Finding More Time For Yourself | Men With Pens

Finding More Time For Yourself | Men With Pens — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:00:58 +0000

[...] We’re all aware that finding time for ourselves is important. We need to learn the right balance between work and personal life, the balance in ourselves, and the balance between work and work. [...]

By: Sharon, Where Have You Been? | Get Paid to Write Online

Sharon, Where Have You Been? | Get Paid to Write Online — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:04:37 +0000

[...] a couple of paragraphs, I found a great post related to this on Men with Pens. It’s called Balancing Work and Work. Related PostsKeeping It In The FamilyWhen I decided to go away for a few days I couldn’t bear the [...]

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:36:18 +0000

Oops - didn't even notice that, but it works too - my blog has been sorely neglected in the past two months. I do the write/right thing sometimes too. I'm getting back to a more balanced existence, so I hope to be more present from January. Sharon Hurley Hall´s last blog post...What To Do When You Have Said It All

By: James

James — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:28:18 +0000

@ Sharon – Hey!! Welcome back, and yeah, your absence was noted – you were missed!

I also see why, too: “… so focused on work that I dropped out of site.” Yep. Those websites can eat us up and spit us out, eh?

Want to know something funny? Recently, I find myself using “write” instead of “right.” Freudian slip?

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:59:19 +0000

This is so true, James. I've fallen victim to the same thing in the last few months and have been so focused on work that I have sort of dropped out of site. Apart from the cost to me in terms of loss of personal interactions with other writers, there's a potential business cost as well. My goal for next year is more balance - love the new design, by the way. Sharon Hurley Hall´s last blog post...What To Do When You Have Said It All

By: James

James — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:54:55 +0000

@ Omar and Deb – Finding time, and often making time even when we feel we don’t have any, are the best gifts we can give ourselves.

And man! Can we ever get a lot done when we’re happy!

By: Deb Frawley

Deb Frawley — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:52:13 +0000

Carving out time for yourself on a weekly basis is very important…whats that old saying….all work and no play? But seriously, make it a point to take at least a couple hours off a week just for you….schedule it into your calendar if you have to…but do it! Life is not all about work…….

By: Omar

Omar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:46:21 +0000

There’s been times, I had to cancel plans with friends and family because I had to work on a project. It hurts because I do want to have fun and enjoy myself but my assignment has to be completed. Once in a while I’m happy I am working so I don’t have to show up for some engagements that I don’t want to be involved with. My goal is to spend more time with family and friends. I have to make it work and I don’t want to be single for the rest of my life. Just working and not having fun isn’t a good thing. Just recently I was working so much I had to take a break. I went to two parties and enjoyed myself. It felt good. James, thanks for the article.

By: The Stone Heart: Picking Up When Inspiration Leaves Off

The Stone Heart: Picking Up When Inspiration Leaves Off — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:59:28 +0000

[...] must be that time of year because other writers are evaluating their lives, reaching out to their readers asking for stories of silent suffering, and making promises to be [...]