tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post4346465037256070228..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Conquering Divided Attention-itis #IWSGUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16352152528366300462014-02-11T15:08:33.231-08:002014-02-11T15:08:33.231-08:00Good luck finding that balance. I find that some t...Good luck finding that balance. I find that some things get more priority and some things get less, and I constantly need to reassess and shift. We all do the best we can, right?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-10777622490680089952014-02-11T13:14:25.514-08:002014-02-11T13:14:25.514-08:00Hi Julie.
I know that IWSG has come and gone, but ...Hi Julie.<br />I know that IWSG has come and gone, but I wanted to pop in to say a belated thank you for co-hosting IWSG this month!<br />I also wanted to say congrats on the book release... it's so exciting! I can imagine how you must be feeling!<br />Keep Well.<br /><a rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-86312338740702604712014-02-09T19:57:02.617-08:002014-02-09T19:57:02.617-08:00Guys, just today I was stressing about all that I ...Guys, just today I was stressing about all that I needed to get done. I had to remind myself to chill out! *deep breaths*Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-85676556977285556362014-02-09T06:01:45.538-08:002014-02-09T06:01:45.538-08:00Thank you for this lovely post. Congrats on your b...Thank you for this lovely post. Congrats on your book, Julie. And thanks so much for all your support.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-33315450095407786972014-02-08T21:31:18.884-08:002014-02-08T21:31:18.884-08:00So wonderful and SO true, Julie. I think one of th...So wonderful and SO true, Julie. I think one of the best things about getting older is that I'm learning how not to stress as much. I'm learning to enjoy the times when I'm relaxing with family and not berating myself that I *should* be working--but also enjoying the times when I am working. Gah. Such a balance! :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23918125269261845132014-02-08T17:08:13.213-08:002014-02-08T17:08:13.213-08:00I love your priorities. I've had a problem wit...I love your priorities. I've had a problem with divided attention myself, but like you said, family first!<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting and grats on the book!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-81591918615491922002014-02-08T04:42:23.047-08:002014-02-08T04:42:23.047-08:00Oh, I SO struggle with this!! I just have to remin...Oh, I SO struggle with this!! I just have to remind myself that yes, Family, FIRST, Writing, SECOND.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134207130107912591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-34543579441909162762014-02-07T17:54:35.149-08:002014-02-07T17:54:35.149-08:00In a way I feel quite fortunate to not have a hubb...In a way I feel quite fortunate to not have a hubby or kids that I need to give time to. For that reason I really have no excuse for being a slacker! ;) Sure, I work full time but it's not a hugely demanding job.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16035605286449272182014-02-07T11:50:24.668-08:002014-02-07T11:50:24.668-08:00My favorite part is where you say, "to write ...My favorite part is where you say, "to write about life, we must live it."<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting the blog hop.<br /><br />Leanne Ross ( readfaced.wordpress.com & @LeanneRossRF )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61412418102859567332014-02-07T06:05:23.650-08:002014-02-07T06:05:23.650-08:00Like how your prioritize family first as it's ...Like how your prioritize family first as it's the cornerstone of our lives. And, yes, YES to getting out and having fun. Umm, perhaps I'm a bit too guilty of that. :)Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28722570710260808112014-02-07T04:30:39.508-08:002014-02-07T04:30:39.508-08:00Now I'm learning about IWSG co-hosts. Thanks ...Now I'm learning about IWSG co-hosts. Thanks for doing this, Julie.<br />I like to have a routine, and my priorities will have to change since hubby (bless!) has recently retired. At the moment I'm not very well placed to give advice on this. Fun is necessary, too. I think you're doing very well.<br />Frankie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787954599014677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-82160479826724930202014-02-07T00:38:14.273-08:002014-02-07T00:38:14.273-08:00I like how you prioritize the fam with your writin...I like how you prioritize the fam with your writing. I admit that I've been buried under volunteer work lately, and I need to put family first more often. Luckily, this particular thing was a short-term thing, but I've dropped family and friends due to being so focused on it. Other than this, I do typically put family AND friends first, and make a point to get out and do fun stuff. I need to get back to that and remember the great points you made.<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-6596548906259065152014-02-06T15:51:21.761-08:002014-02-06T15:51:21.761-08:00Thanks, guys. It's nice to keep ourselves grou...Thanks, guys. It's nice to keep ourselves grounded, and remember what's important. (Yes, there are things more important than writing!)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35017794683921492842014-02-06T13:34:15.033-08:002014-02-06T13:34:15.033-08:00Family first and just have fun. Have to take care ...Family first and just have fun. Have to take care of both of those or you will make a very small world for yourself. Great post!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-21696502913930806872014-02-06T11:05:14.154-08:002014-02-06T11:05:14.154-08:00You're right, Julie (and thanks for coming by)...You're right, Julie (and thanks for coming by). You gotta live life to write about it. And make that family time. It's great co-hosting with you!<br /><br /><a title="Follow My Writer's Blog" href="http://mlswift.me/blog" rel="nofollow">M.L. Swift, Writer</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092074709852502322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-77690321032015931872014-02-06T03:29:02.882-08:002014-02-06T03:29:02.882-08:00Can totally relate. Family and my full-time job ha...Can totally relate. Family and my full-time job have to come first. I have to squeeze in the writing and social media so it means my writing goes slower,, but that's the way it has to be.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-71092741264418241052014-02-06T03:03:41.789-08:002014-02-06T03:03:41.789-08:00Divided attention - itis is definitely something I...Divided attention - itis is definitely something I suffer from! Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88190665040108316582014-02-05T21:27:47.109-08:002014-02-05T21:27:47.109-08:00Great tips! I need to do a better job on #3, and ...Great tips! I need to do a better job on #3, and be more receptive to spontaneous events. Congrats on your release! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-21898319676927659492014-02-05T20:47:33.687-08:002014-02-05T20:47:33.687-08:00Those are my tips too . . .it's like you copie...Those are my tips too . . .it's like you copied my mind! Congrats on your novel :-) I'll have to check it out! I teach middle school--would it be appropriate for them too? Nice to meet you, co-host buddy! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-78244887907673225082014-02-05T20:16:46.969-08:002014-02-05T20:16:46.969-08:00These are some very good tips. Balance is very imp...These are some very good tips. Balance is very important, both in work and life.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-86282024311510878802014-02-05T19:59:29.980-08:002014-02-05T19:59:29.980-08:00I remember having an attention span. Those brain c...I remember having an attention span. Those brain cells died a few years ago - TWO SQUIRRELS. I often have to "take a meeting" with myself to prioritize. I find being accountable to my C.P.'s (yes you) helps me stay on track with the writing, and feel supported when life steals my writing time.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18843592734809708782014-02-05T19:24:53.253-08:002014-02-05T19:24:53.253-08:00Divided attention is an epidemic among us insecure...Divided attention is an epidemic among us insecure writers. Either we have to convince the rest of the world to stop turning while we write (totally doable, right?), or we have to focus on a few things that matter the most. Your list seems to choose the latter. Pretty wise choice. ;)kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-73781348226195017252014-02-05T18:28:12.912-08:002014-02-05T18:28:12.912-08:00Those release times can be really time consuming. ...Those release times can be really time consuming. My plan for 2014 is to find more balance in my life and stop stressing about my writing time.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-48613219717263380702014-02-05T17:27:15.687-08:002014-02-05T17:27:15.687-08:00How you do it all with kinds is amazing to me. I w...How you do it all with kinds is amazing to me. I work really hard to balance things, but I always fall short. I just squeeze everything in and hope it all works out. Thanks for co-hosting today.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-20749680954259892572014-02-05T16:58:22.744-08:002014-02-05T16:58:22.744-08:00Sounds like you have your priorities straight! 3 t...Sounds like you have your priorities straight! 3 teens is a lot. I'm amazed you can do any writing.Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.com