tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post6991839905989369185..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Pace YourselfJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2602446720470489232010-03-05T11:49:29.593-05:002010-03-05T11:49:29.593-05:00I'm constantly trying to revamp my schedule to...I'm constantly trying to revamp my schedule to fit everything in. Somedays I just let it all go and enjoy the moment and know that tomorrow I will try to catch up:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-31369223034308994192010-03-05T08:10:28.169-05:002010-03-05T08:10:28.169-05:00Jessie, if we had more hours I bet we'd still ...Jessie, if we had more hours I bet we'd still be as busy. That's the real kicker. *sigh*<br /><br />Kathy, yep. :-)<br /><br />Deb, I love disappearing into a book too. :-) It's a great stress reliever.<br /><br />Warren!!! LOL You're supposed to say what works for you, not what you fail at. Heehee! I love it though. Thanks for the comment and the laugh. I think we've all done that.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-40533611648369556862010-03-05T01:04:30.171-05:002010-03-05T01:04:30.171-05:00I make a list of priorities then I ignore it. I ge...I make a list of priorities then I ignore it. I get behind then have to stay up late and work frantically to finish it. Since I have been doing this for 30 years I suppose that is my style. Still don't like it.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7925353311426436612010-03-04T23:36:53.846-05:002010-03-04T23:36:53.846-05:00Routine helps. And when craziness happens, I go fo...Routine helps. And when craziness happens, I go for a walk or go to yoga, then disappear into a good book.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-88331607018469010872010-03-04T21:51:53.193-05:002010-03-04T21:51:53.193-05:00I would say I just prioritize. I can't juggle ...I would say I just prioritize. I can't juggle too many things at once or I do get crazy.<br /><br />Some things just have to go on a back burner until I can get to them.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505675063769786300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8684220826614144942010-03-04T21:46:19.371-05:002010-03-04T21:46:19.371-05:00Pacing myself when it comes to home and family? T...Pacing myself when it comes to home and family? That's difficult - mostly I just try to seize the moments that I have and try to get when I can done, and then just try not to sweat whatever is left unfinished.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50570083844350053732010-03-04T20:03:17.203-05:002010-03-04T20:03:17.203-05:00Oh isn't that THE question?? My house is messy...Oh isn't that THE question?? My house is messy and my ms is far from done. There aren't enough hours in a day.Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-32183296710050421292010-03-04T13:26:38.380-05:002010-03-04T13:26:38.380-05:00Too funny Amy! Gotta love the schedule-ruiners. He...Too funny Amy! Gotta love the schedule-ruiners. Heh.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-26048173399946836492010-03-03T22:04:17.287-05:002010-03-03T22:04:17.287-05:00Every time I set a schedule that makes sure the is...Every time I set a schedule that makes sure the is family time, work, clearning, excercising, writing, etc. something happens that ruins it - lol. I just do the best I can.Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-61793323401452551982010-03-03T21:07:47.967-05:002010-03-03T21:07:47.967-05:00T. Anne....I hope that story you just told was a j...T. Anne....I hope that story you just told was a joke. *grin* And not some deep, inner dream. Snort. <br /><br />Heehee, you cracked me up!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-81126455670141111342010-03-03T21:01:37.850-05:002010-03-03T21:01:37.850-05:00Well, most of you sound like you got this DOWN. :-...Well, most of you sound like you got this DOWN. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42458407946384965652010-03-03T14:19:04.085-05:002010-03-03T14:19:04.085-05:00Ah, this sounds an awful lot like BALANCE. And I a...Ah, this sounds an awful lot like BALANCE. And I am not always very good with that. But I'm getting better. <br />The biggest thing for me has been learning to say NO and YES at the right times.<br />And being OK with getting little jobs done. Yes. Baby steps are my friend! *grin*Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-71360262727672078552010-03-03T14:12:47.377-05:002010-03-03T14:12:47.377-05:00You're right, pacing yourself is important. So...You're right, pacing yourself is important. Sometimes I have to remind myself to balance everything, but having a schedule helps. I totally tackle cleaning in little blasts. Usually my whole house isn't clean at the same time unless company is coming. ;)Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20885423332053427172010-03-03T13:42:28.499-05:002010-03-03T13:42:28.499-05:00OK Jessica, we need to have a serious talk. Tel me...OK Jessica, we need to have a serious talk. Tel me now how to keep my nest clean, I just can't seem to do it. I clean everyday and then some and still cannot win this battle. When the kids were babies it was much easier. The dogs and my husband don't help either. I once had a male housekeeper but he was so sexed up I made my husband fire him or I threatened to sleep with him. He was gone the next day. I'd blog about it but I'm afraid he'd read it! LOL.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-58959604708608772692010-03-03T13:22:56.075-05:002010-03-03T13:22:56.075-05:00Surround myself with friends who remind me to brea...Surround myself with friends who remind me to breathe. :0) And I force myself to stop. Easier said than done.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17293827076016089992010-03-03T12:31:54.660-05:002010-03-03T12:31:54.660-05:00You mean I have to apply pacing to my real life as...You mean I have to apply pacing to my real life as well?? Yeah, okay. I do. When things get too crazy, I curl up with a blanket and a movie. It's the best medicine for a busy life.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16346722563513603112010-03-03T12:23:37.646-05:002010-03-03T12:23:37.646-05:00Luckily I don't have to balance writing with a...Luckily I don't have to balance writing with a family just yet! Right now it's all about me, me, me. I like cleaning but am not manic either - I just like to neaten things up every now and then :)Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-87995859140404028392010-03-03T12:16:52.461-05:002010-03-03T12:16:52.461-05:00Hi Jess -
To-do lists keep me sane. I love checki...Hi Jess -<br /><br />To-do lists keep me sane. I love checking off each item as it's done. Too bad there's always something to replace it. :)<br /><br />I try to be flexible, especially if someone needs me.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-44479153706532264522010-03-03T11:42:52.725-05:002010-03-03T11:42:52.725-05:00I write before my kids wake up, blog after they...I write before my kids wake up, blog after they're done with breakfast, take them to the playground after lunch, clean like mad, start dinner, spend time with the family, tuck the kids into bed, clean like mad, and finally call it a day. Phew!!!Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-3759011177412767902010-03-03T11:22:52.800-05:002010-03-03T11:22:52.800-05:00Jaime! Too funny. :-)
Tamika, eek, I think I migh...Jaime! Too funny. :-)<br /><br />Tamika, eek, I think I might be like you. Kind of. I always do my chores fast, but I only do them in the morning. So once it's afternoon, my life sloooooows. I hope you stop choking your hubby with all those fumes! LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16598793116540399872010-03-03T11:03:15.576-05:002010-03-03T11:03:15.576-05:00First I panic. Then I drink a gallon of coffee. Th...First I panic. Then I drink a gallon of coffee. Then I give up and watch TV ;)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-18296330042824529762010-03-03T10:47:26.357-05:002010-03-03T10:47:26.357-05:00Pacing. P-A-C-I-N-G. I am never good in the depart...Pacing. P-A-C-I-N-G. I am never good in the department. <br /><br />With chore, I'm frantic. From room to room in a flurry. My husband trips over chord, and chokes on cleaning agents, praying I'll be finished soon.<br /><br />Family, they do a good job of keeping me grounded.<br /><br />And writing, looks a lot like my chores.<br /><br />Urg!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-39572663900818267612010-03-03T10:05:07.961-05:002010-03-03T10:05:07.961-05:00Prayer. LOL That should be first on my list, right...Prayer. LOL That should be first on my list, right? Thanks for the wise words Patti. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-14724941273569947482010-03-03T09:52:36.350-05:002010-03-03T09:52:36.350-05:00Jessica, a hard one, huh?
The Holy Spirit offers ...Jessica, a hard one, huh? <br />The Holy Spirit offers fabulous and perfect counsel when life creeps in. After prayer, I make a to-do list and use it as a guideline. He will help you know what NEEDS to be done.<br /><br />Blessings for your sweet, desirous heart!!<br /><br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33033895742606517692010-03-03T09:48:01.856-05:002010-03-03T09:48:01.856-05:00Yay for mom! You were pretty fast-paced, but I sti...Yay for mom! You were pretty fast-paced, but I still think we had some fun experiences together. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com