Comments on: Walking Away: When Not Doing Stuff is the Best Answer

By: Zoë

Zoë — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:06:43 +0000

@ Paul – I know, it’s such a strange thing to realize. I really do think it’s good for us to take steps back once in a while, even though it feels wrong at the start…

By: Paul Rodenburg

Paul Rodenburg — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:39:32 +0000

You’re right about feeling guilty. I took half a day off yesterday and couldn’t shake being bored and feeling guilty. I’m so used to constantly working on my cartoons and other videos, that I don’t know what to do anymore on the odd occasion I have free time. Good blog.

By: Zoë

Zoë — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:28:07 +0000

@ Bamboo Forest – So true. I really think one of the most important skills for us to develop now is the ability to filter.

The consumption/creation balance is important too — I know things are off when I’m consuming more writing than I’m creating.

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:44:10 +0000

With the myriad of new blog posts constantly being published and their crafty titles - they begin to give you the sense that if you miss reading just one, your blogging career is going down the tube. But really it isn't. You miss the vast majority of these "must read" articles anyways. They don't really change anything. Only we, the author, does that. Moreover, let's face it, blogging is a lot of hard work. Crafting articles takes time and energy. A break is often in order. Particularly for single author blogs. Bamboo Forest - PunIntended´s last blog post..How to Know if You’re an Enlightened Being

By: Zoë

Zoë — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:12:35 +0000

@ LisaNewton – Is it a project that you might need a break from? It’s funny how sometimes we need some space to be able to consider giving ourselves some *big* space…

- Well hello, Mama Lisa! It’s true that the trip to SE Asia was an even bigger step back for you, and I love that it was so valuable and wonderful in many ways. Also, who could ignore the thrill of barreling through the crazy Hanoi traffic?? <3

@ Omar – Yes, naps really are a good thing!

By: Omar

Omar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:28:11 +0000

When I take a nap or break from a project, my ideas flow effortlessly. Omar´s last blog post..A Plan B?

By: Mama Lisa

Mama Lisa — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:06:52 +0000

How pleased I am to have contributed to your marinating process… Not only did I help stimulate your creativity by taking you away to Hanoi for a week, but I –selfishly — had a fantstic time with my daughter, as well! And my travels in SE Asia allowed ME to step away from my quotidian life and responsiblities in order to take a break and reflect on my own bigger picture. A mutual gift. I love you, Mama.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:40 +0000

You've touched upon a subject that has been on my mind lately, in regards to one of my other projects. I've asked myself this question over and over, but as yet, don't have an answer. I think I need more time. LisaNewton´s last blog post..A Boy and a Wave

By: Zoë

Zoë — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:58:54 +0000

Wendy, that’s a cool idea to test out. It’s funny how even tiny triggers can be so automatic and deeply ingrained. I’ll try out some of these suggestions tomorrow morning!

By: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin

Wendy Edsall-Kerwin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:13:47 +0000

I've heard of a technique where you purposely do things differently when you start your day in order to tell your mind, "OK today we're going to think differently." Little things like using your opposite hand when brushing your teeth or walking backwards through the house. Just by changing our physical activities up we convince our brain to think about things in a different direction. It's kind of the same idea as altering your routine, at least as far as the results are concerned. Wendy Edsall-Kerwin´s last blog post..Just a Quick Heads Up…