tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post7632216428421410569..comments2024-03-27T02:56:19.634-06:00Comments on Melissa Amateis: Motivation, Balance, and DisciplineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-58081734035402797002009-07-12T13:06:55.791-06:002009-07-12T13:06:55.791-06:00Yes, keeping things in balance is really important...Yes, keeping things in balance is really important if you want to stay with healthy mind. I am undergoing such stuffs too.jonathanhttp://www.surveymethod.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-15511240613544700242009-07-03T01:43:00.643-06:002009-07-03T01:43:00.643-06:00I agree that you have to want something badly enou...I agree that you have to want something badly enough to keep on working on it for the length of time we do. I love my writing and for the past couple of years it has been a part of my daily routine. Some days are far better than others, but I do keep going.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-61645326199011141432009-07-02T10:54:17.427-06:002009-07-02T10:54:17.427-06:00Great advice. We all have ways that work best for...Great advice. We all have ways that work best for us, but it is important to have rest times without beating yourself up. We have to recharge the batteries.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-15546198796951683012009-07-02T08:27:04.345-06:002009-07-02T08:27:04.345-06:00You're right - we have to find our own way. I...You're right - we have to find our own way. I've been going in circles lately though, I just want it to stop!!Amy Sue Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854920309673361956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-22674385499841009042009-07-01T23:09:26.318-06:002009-07-01T23:09:26.318-06:00awesome advice! Since being in the US I've de...awesome advice! Since being in the US I've definitely spent much more time not writing than writing, and I'm enjoying myself immensely! And the kids are having a blast too. But I do have a down day every week no matter what and that's Sunday. I never write on Sunday, and it's so great to know i've got that day to rest even when i'm in the middle of a must finish book. JenniJenni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340454147439103595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-12192240314515262532009-07-01T18:02:18.415-06:002009-07-01T18:02:18.415-06:00I agree. If we want to write badly enough, then we...I agree. If we want to write badly enough, then we will figure out a way to make it happen. Everyone has a myriad of responsibilities and life-happenings. We can make excuses or we can make it happen.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-61081093349438095782009-07-01T17:03:12.955-06:002009-07-01T17:03:12.955-06:00Great post. I always think about Tim McGraw's ...Great post. I always think about Tim McGraw's song "How bad do you want it?" when I'm feeling not-so-motivated. Check it out if you havnen't heard it. It's good stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-77550062413814934422009-07-01T15:40:05.335-06:002009-07-01T15:40:05.335-06:00Very important when there's a family at home -...Very important when there's a family at home - or anytime, really! We need to do our best, but understand that our best comes in different forms, whether it's writing one day and mothering the next, etc. Great post!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-29369898944464566612009-07-01T14:15:35.985-06:002009-07-01T14:15:35.985-06:00This appears to be a theme today. Maybe it's ...This appears to be a theme today. Maybe it's because it's the first of the month, but alot of us running our blogs are taking reflective looks at what we're doing and making proactive goals for getting things done. Good job with this one.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-90305041909369449312009-07-01T13:49:43.670-06:002009-07-01T13:49:43.670-06:00Great advice, especially allowing for the off-days...Great advice, especially allowing for the off-days. They happen, and rather than fret about them, might as well go with it. I work a lot with itineraries, and as long as progress is made, the routine isn't particularly set in stone.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-192687746100782672009-07-01T12:47:17.300-06:002009-07-01T12:47:17.300-06:00Wow, Melissa, another fab post!
I'm awed by ...Wow, Melissa, another fab post! <br /><br />I'm awed by your determination. <br /><br />I'm so glad I'm back 'virtually' but I'm taking note from your self-discipline and keeping my internet times secondary to my family and writing. <br /><br />Thanks for being such a great inspiration! ~ xxSusan Rixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886401948164523860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-49034513534192042802009-07-01T12:14:12.620-06:002009-07-01T12:14:12.620-06:00I love that your daughter is your number one prior...I love that your daughter is your number one priority:) You both are blessed! <br /> I try to make goals and get them done some way even if not in the way I originally plan--it usually works and if not--at least I tried!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-35744257667480677392009-07-01T11:53:36.147-06:002009-07-01T11:53:36.147-06:00Great writing advice! Very true that everyone has ...Great writing advice! Very true that everyone has to find their own balance; not every regimen will work for every writer. Or even at every stage of a project. When I'm revising, I can squeeze in as little as 15 minutes of work and make it count; when I'm starting a novel, I do better with b-i-i-g stretches of time. I'll be posting about that soon, in fact... <br /><br />Very, very impressive that you can get a couple of hours of work most weekdays, in addition to a full-time job. You've got the chops! :)Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.com