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Comment on Taking Baby Steps to a Technology Hiatus by Laura

Laura — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40:30 +0000

kellie, i agree — there’s something about the time limit that makes you appreciate it more, and makes it more bearable. i did something similar last weekend (unplanned, but 18 hours of quiet) — it was so strange to hear the sound of my voice the next day — i realized i probably don’t need to talk so much!

Comment on Taking Baby Steps to a Technology Hiatus by Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:39:06 +0000

Love your tips on gradually moving away from so much technology. I find that when I get the text message from AT&T saying that I’ve almost reached my monthly limit on data downloads that I need to cool it on my iphone.
I did try an entire 24hour period of complete silence-no human interaction whatsoever. No TV, no music, no reading, no kids or husband. I think I enjoyed it most because I knew it was only 24 hours. I wrote a lot and took a few nature walks. By the end of my haitus the trees were talking to me…that’s when I knew it was time to connect with society again.
I refer back to that single day often when my to-do list and inbox are overflowing. It reminds me that its okay to take a little vacation from all the “Have-Tos”. All that stuff will be waiting for me when I return.

Comment on What Can We Learn from the Work World? by Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:23:31 +0000

i think that’s a big one — distractions are so alluring!

Comment on Mad Libs for Managing Time and Working Toward Goals… by Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:18:18 +0000

great ones, lael — i may steal some of yours, like “urban something” and “political economy”…

Comment on Mad Libs for Managing Time and Working Toward Goals… by Lael

Lael — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:28:12 +0000

Here’s my Mad Libs list:

1. exercise
2. political economy or economics
3. travel
4. go out (concert, event, urban something)
5. healthcare stuff, buying a house
6. tracked my meals
7. my fitness habits
8. organizing my garage and de-cluttering
9. tracking my meals
10. Facebook?

Comment on What Can We Learn from the Work World? by JACKIE

JACKIE — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:12:45 +0000

At work, I am confined to my office and more specifically to my desk. But at home I wander from room to room, picking up, doing laundry, mail, paperwork, etc. which makes it difficult to stay on-task.

Comment on Finding Your Morning “Waggle” — the ideal morning routine for you by Laura

Laura — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:04:13 +0000

love that! i bet getting mentally (and physically) prepared the night before makes the early wakeup call easier, too…

Comment on Finding Your Morning “Waggle” — the ideal morning routine for you by Heather Henderson

Heather Henderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:34:55 +0000

I’m taking part in a challenge to get up earlier in 5 – 15 minute increments. As we add time in the mornings, we add meaningful activities like reading/studying the Bible, quiet time with God, worship, exercise and planning.

My coffee pot is on a timer. I wake up every morning to the smell of fresh coffee. It turns me into a cartoon character, floating along, following the delicious aroma all the way into the kitchen. There’s nothing like a special treat to lure me out of my nice warm bed.

I lay out my study materials and workout clothes the night before, so there’s no time or energy wasted looking for them. Then onto the treadmill and Bible study!

Comment on Saving Time with an Artificial Christmas Tree — Scrooge-like or sensible? by Laura

Laura — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:17:38 +0000

good point about the small business economy! every decision has such a ripple affect but you’re right — there are ways around it. thanks for the ideas, heather!

Comment on Saving Time with an Artificial Christmas Tree — Scrooge-like or sensible? by Heather Henderson

Heather Henderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:53:39 +0000

Totally sensible! Live trees get more and more expensive every year, while artificial ones cost less and less… especially when you hit the after-Christmas sales! Granted, you have to get over the guilt of not contributing to the small business economy (tree growers, small shippers, tree lot owners). But when you pack it all up and only have to vacuum once to restore order, and you don’t have to stress out about needles lurking in hidden corners for months and months, and you have an extra $100 to spend on family or extras, the small business economy pales in comparison. Plus, you can always spend that money locally at a homecrafters fair or hot chocolate shack.