Comments on: Confessions Of A Blogaholic http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html Keep it simple. Make it better. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:01:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Heidi Hass Gable http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1387 Heidi Hass Gable Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:13:37 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1387 I know what you mean! I find I'm now constantly thinking in blog posts or comments - all day, every day. I don't, however, think that's a bad thing! In our world, we tend to focus on action and spend very little time reflecting. We're so busy DOING that we never stop to think about WHAT we're doing and whether it's really what we WANT to be doing? Blogging gives me the opportunity to reflect on my daily actions - and, as a result, to incorporate changes into what I do & think. Even if I never actually write down those posts or comments that I've drafted in my head - I'm constantly learning from them. And growing as a human being. And becoming a better parent. That's pretty powerful stuff, if you ask me! I know what you mean! I find I’m now constantly thinking in blog posts or comments – all day, every day.

I don’t, however, think that’s a bad thing! In our world, we tend to focus on action and spend very little time reflecting. We’re so busy DOING that we never stop to think about WHAT we’re doing and whether it’s really what we WANT to be doing?

Blogging gives me the opportunity to reflect on my daily actions – and, as a result, to incorporate changes into what I do & think.

Even if I never actually write down those posts or comments that I’ve drafted in my head – I’m constantly learning from them. And growing as a human being. And becoming a better parent.

That’s pretty powerful stuff, if you ask me!

]]> By: Ron Lambert http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1382 Ron Lambert Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:46:04 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1382 My wife said I should take a look at your blog and now I know why. She feels at home here. On our recent trip to Yellowstone Park (from Texas) she would begin to tense up everytime we got near a MacDonalds and it's wifi. Thank God our hotel had a connection. I might never have seen her as she searched for the elusive free internet connection. We now have Starbucks cards so we can both indulge in our 'aholicisms. Latte anyone? In all seriousness, though, we too are working to help others in their marriages and relationships and I look forward to getting to know your site better. My wife said I should take a look at your blog and now I know why. She feels at home here. On our recent trip to Yellowstone Park (from Texas) she would begin to tense up everytime we got near a MacDonalds and it’s wifi. Thank God our hotel had a connection. I might never have seen her as she searched for the elusive free internet connection. We now have Starbucks cards so we can both indulge in our ‘aholicisms. Latte anyone? In all seriousness, though, we too are working to help others in their marriages and relationships and I look forward to getting to know your site better.

]]> By: Kip de Moll http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1380 Kip de Moll Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:45:19 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1380 Just wrote about this a little on my site, and find it here. Yes, I'm up early with a list of things to accomplish and they're set aside while I check online. Before I know it, it's mid-morning. I'm thinking if this is my life, there's got to be a way to make it work so I don't have to do other work. I don't want to be a "Pusher" for Laurie, but good reading is essential, somebody's gotta write it. Just wrote about this a little on my site, and find it here. Yes, I’m up early with a list of things to accomplish and they’re set aside while I check online. Before I know it, it’s mid-morning. I’m thinking if this is my life, there’s got to be a way to make it work so I don’t have to do other work. I don’t want to be a “Pusher” for Laurie, but good reading is essential, somebody’s gotta write it.

]]> By: Bas Grolleman http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1379 Bas Grolleman Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:30:21 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1379 During my last Holiday I also did a lot of work on my blog, with a slight twist, I did it at a fixed time. In my case, in the morning before my family got up. So, I think moderation is good, but make sure you got some fixed rules to stick to. Else your mind makes up a whole bunch of excuses. :) p.s. ok, so I found wifi access more essential than breakfast on motel selection, still human. :) During my last Holiday I also did a lot of work on my blog, with a slight twist, I did it at a fixed time. In my case, in the morning before my family got up.

So, I think moderation is good, but make sure you got some fixed rules to stick to. Else your mind makes up a whole bunch of excuses. :)

p.s. ok, so I found wifi access more essential than breakfast on motel selection, still human. :)

]]> By: Corey http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1378 Corey Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:50:08 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1378 I guess I should point out that this post is intended as a bit of a joke. Or is it? Maybe that's the addiction talking. :) I guess I should point out that this post is intended as a bit of a joke. Or is it? Maybe that’s the addiction talking. :)

]]> By: Laurie http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1377 Laurie Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:59:24 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1377 @Tim yeah right.....when pigs fly! @Tim
yeah right…..when pigs fly!

]]> By: Tim http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1376 Tim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:52:51 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1376 I can give up any time I want..... I can give up any time I want…..

]]> By: bob http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1374 bob Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:26:07 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1374 There is a fine line between passion and addiction. If it's addiction it will cause problems in your relationships, work etc. If it's your passion you'll find opportunities to squeeze in a bit here and there and you'll be able to lay it aside when necessary. Love your site and what you're doing! There is a fine line between passion and addiction. If it’s addiction it will cause problems in your relationships, work etc. If it’s your passion you’ll find opportunities to squeeze in a bit here and there and you’ll be able to lay it aside when necessary. Love your site and what you’re doing!

]]> By: Laurie http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1373 Laurie Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:43:08 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1373 Corey, I am an addict as well and I blame you. You are my pusher. You got me started first telling me about your blog and then me following other blogs through your site. It is all your fault, you pusher you! I do like the community. But is it real? We talk to others and are supportive but it stops short of something filling. It is pizza with no toppings. There is only so much you can get out of it and you crave for more. But you know me....I'm addicted to more than blogs..... What do you think people get so addicted to? What is the drug in blogging????? Corey,
I am an addict as well and I blame you. You are my pusher. You got me started first telling me about your blog and then me following other blogs through your site. It is all your fault, you pusher you! I do like the community. But is it real? We talk to others and are supportive but it stops short of something filling. It is pizza with no toppings. There is only so much you can get out of it and you crave for more. But you know me….I’m addicted to more than blogs…..

What do you think people get so addicted to? What is the drug in blogging?????

]]> By: Peter http://www.simplemarriage.net/confessions-of-a-blogaholic.html#comment-1370 Peter Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:14:56 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=355#comment-1370 I would recommend something like RescueTime. I started using it to help me track how much time I am spending and where. Like you said, the first step is admitting you have a problem. The next step, for me, was to really see how bad the problem was :) This tracking has really helped me be mindful of how much time I spend, where I spend it, and I can use that info to help me make better choices (such as spending more time focusing on my family during vacation!) That reminds me... I gotta get off here and get back to the kids! I would recommend something like RescueTime. I started using it to help me track how much time I am spending and where. Like you said, the first step is admitting you have a problem. The next step, for me, was to really see how bad the problem was :) This tracking has really helped me be mindful of how much time I spend, where I spend it, and I can use that info to help me make better choices (such as spending more time focusing on my family during vacation!) That reminds me… I gotta get off here and get back to the kids!

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