tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post874822397733732568..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: I Love Hanging Up My Shoes!Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-14066623393916579012010-10-22T09:14:05.696-05:002010-10-22T09:14:05.696-05:00I am going to have to take a break. DH has probabl...I am going to have to take a break. DH has probably got to have spinal surgery. I do not want to give up writing, so blogging time will be reduced. I will hang up my shoes for a short time. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-60397408373971795492010-10-20T23:02:56.500-05:002010-10-20T23:02:56.500-05:00i am planning to do so, it's more comfortable ...i am planning to do so, it's more comfortable for me after reading this post, thanks.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721222612581918104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-9040453280033614052010-10-19T20:37:55.214-05:002010-10-19T20:37:55.214-05:00Oh yeah. "Taking-a-break" in my middle n...Oh yeah. "Taking-a-break" in my middle name! Ha, ha! Although I've been trying to be better since the September adjustment month has past. I do agree though, taking breaks to avoid burnout are better than just stopping completely.Name: Holly Bownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079363337603264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-40390852032041570002010-10-13T01:09:42.350-05:002010-10-13T01:09:42.350-05:00That makes sense. Otherwise: burnout. :(That makes sense. Otherwise: burnout. :(Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-90819602501670836192010-10-12T22:56:28.210-05:002010-10-12T22:56:28.210-05:00I've been on break for much too long. Wheedlin...I've been on break for much too long. Wheedling my way back in, slowly. I find after being away, my mind does not proffer up all the ideas that I usually have. Better to wait for something good worthwhile, I think.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-67601922682968775592010-10-12T21:52:09.630-05:002010-10-12T21:52:09.630-05:00I totally do. I love the breaks. I'm thinking ...I totally do. I love the breaks. I'm thinking of taking one next week. Have a great break!Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-54943875441088942972010-10-12T21:21:29.092-05:002010-10-12T21:21:29.092-05:00How timely :) It's not exactly a break, but I&...How timely :) It's not exactly a break, but I'm getting ready to cut back. I'm actually struggling to find time for my fiction...but there are 3-4 posts on my blog each week. Huh? <br /><br />I'm so there...and I think this is going to be a good thing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-77861129975055177812010-10-12T18:42:03.259-05:002010-10-12T18:42:03.259-05:00Great advice! And, yes ... I do! :-)Great advice! And, yes ... I do! :-)Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-51899657506278735652010-10-12T17:15:33.514-05:002010-10-12T17:15:33.514-05:00Yes, my breaks generally link to my travels and fa...Yes, my breaks generally link to my travels and family commitments, but sometimes it's just a breather to catch up on real life...<br /><br />Enjoy your break-- we'll be here when you get back.<br /><br />L.Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-91157269401717695522010-10-12T14:20:27.980-05:002010-10-12T14:20:27.980-05:00I must admit, when I take blogging breaks, they...I must admit, when I take blogging breaks, they're often unplanned and unscheduled. Often, they're related to the fact that something(s) has/have been getting away from me. Oops.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-49169534174644912422010-10-12T14:13:45.449-05:002010-10-12T14:13:45.449-05:00I used to get stressed about it sometimes. Once I ...I used to get stressed about it sometimes. Once I took myself off of a set-in-stone daily blogging regimen, I was good. Now, if I skip a day, no one cares and I feel better.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-48952912124602422912010-10-12T13:46:06.582-05:002010-10-12T13:46:06.582-05:00I think a break is what you need to feel rejuvenat...I think a break is what you need to feel rejuvenated and appreciate the benefits of blogging more. Just like when your teenage son leaves for a week. It's quiet and you get a lot done, but you really do miss him in the end.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-84273241899902975082010-10-12T13:39:38.892-05:002010-10-12T13:39:38.892-05:00I just post at such a slow and irregular pace that...I just post at such a slow and irregular pace that it only looks as if I'm taking breaks!J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-28844942332145152042010-10-12T12:51:40.864-05:002010-10-12T12:51:40.864-05:00I've noticed the blogging break trend too. I ...I've noticed the blogging break trend too. I think it's good for us to get a break sometimes. :) Usually when I'm not blogging, I'm writing more,Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-80184837344882566542010-10-12T12:02:01.395-05:002010-10-12T12:02:01.395-05:00:) Blogging is a break for me, since I write most ...:) Blogging is a break for me, since I write most of my reviews during my normal work day! Don't tell anyone though. :)<br /><br />I am considering starting a second blog to just ramble on instead of just reviewing books. I don't think I would even try to be on a schedule for that!<br /><br />Anyway, I agree, breaks are almost never a bad thing!! Especially lunch break! :)The Book Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742929699209017621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-78343315746361668722010-10-12T11:56:02.810-05:002010-10-12T11:56:02.810-05:00Yes, I had a lovely break recently and it's go...Yes, I had a lovely break recently and it's good to be back.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-8708164902440541212010-10-12T11:20:56.552-05:002010-10-12T11:20:56.552-05:00The longest break I've taken was a week. I enj...The longest break I've taken was a week. I enjoy blogging, but I limit my time with it so that I don't get overwhelmed.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-4861271128660352982010-10-12T10:06:29.959-05:002010-10-12T10:06:29.959-05:00Janna's pun made me laugh. :] I've moved i...Janna's pun made me laugh. :] I've moved into what I call sporadic blogging. No more set schedule. Sometimes there are longer breaks between posts. I would like to post at least once a week, but sometimes that doesn't happen. For now, it's keeping the burn-out away.Tara McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246124060126729229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-64023278800558333302010-10-12T09:47:37.352-05:002010-10-12T09:47:37.352-05:00I take breaks when needed. Good advice to prevent...I take breaks when needed. Good advice to prevent burnout or boredom. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-42940051584781097042010-10-12T09:43:58.966-05:002010-10-12T09:43:58.966-05:00I've not done it as often as I should. I just ...I've not done it as often as I should. I just feel guilty when I neglect the blog. But you're right that when burn-out hits, it's good to take a break. Enjoy yours!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-19345584951727514422010-10-12T08:30:42.106-05:002010-10-12T08:30:42.106-05:00Those breaks are so good for the sole. Erm, soul. ...Those breaks are so good for the sole. Erm, soul. Love hanging up my shoes once in a while!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.com