tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post6648955775124104275..comments2024-03-18T09:25:56.836-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Want to Do More with Your Writing—Learn to Say NoEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60056595146625972352013-01-17T19:37:22.274-05:002013-01-17T19:37:22.274-05:00Loved this post, Edie! I've struggled with bal...Loved this post, Edie! I've struggled with balancing family, homeschooling and writing. There is still much room for improvement but this year we've finally settled into more of a routine. After we homeschool in the mornings, my eight-year-old is now old enough to do some things on his own. He knows I go upstairs to work while he finishes his school work & plays downstairs. I usually get about two hours of writing/researching/networking in each day. I try not to write at all after the hubby comes home. Kudos to you girlfriend getting up so early!Sally Mathenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714597631578160195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66329168741254520012013-01-15T21:35:10.236-05:002013-01-15T21:35:10.236-05:00Great post, Edie. One way I've been able to de...Great post, Edie. One way I've been able to deal with saying no, is to not automatically say yes. That's what I did for years. "Can you..." "Of course."<br />Now, I have programmed myself (most of the time) to say, "Let me pray about it, and I'll get back to you." And I do. If it's something God lays on my heart to do, then I make the time for it. <br /><br />Oh, another thing that helps me say no? I've learned sometimes when I jump in and agree, I'm robbing someone else of a blessing.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26870885975241517162013-01-15T17:29:03.021-05:002013-01-15T17:29:03.021-05:00Nan, I think a lot of us have been in this place l...Nan, I think a lot of us have been in this place lately. To be honest, I'm shocked that this post garnered so much interest. I had so many are struggling, but it's so good not to walk the road alone! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83049426024837718502013-01-15T17:27:47.317-05:002013-01-15T17:27:47.317-05:00Glenda, thanks so much for taking time to stop by ...Glenda, thanks so much for taking time to stop by and share your thoughts - always a blessing to hear from you! Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-81327673694677367352013-01-15T16:22:52.220-05:002013-01-15T16:22:52.220-05:00This conflict has been on my mind so much lately. ...This conflict has been on my mind so much lately. The Lord has made it very clear to me that I must become more disciplined with my time. Just last night, as I washed the dishes, I was reminded of Paul, "The things I want to do, I don't do and the things I don't want to do, I do. Oh wretched (wo)man that I am!' Auurrgghh! Thank goodness God is for us. This was a great post. Thanks.Nan Joneshttp://www.jubilantlight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48568981627839869302013-01-15T15:18:14.641-05:002013-01-15T15:18:14.641-05:00Edie,
These are great questions...thanks I needed ...Edie,<br />These are great questions...thanks I needed to hear this as I am in the process of setting new goals as I enter the next decade of my life..yikes!! Amen to Vonda....Thanks for helping catch a deep breath and sigh...<br />hugs to you both,<br />Glenda Glenda Millshttp://www.glendamills.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-55692929518087957722013-01-15T14:19:58.352-05:002013-01-15T14:19:58.352-05:00Vonda, thanks for sharing your heart! You and I bo...Vonda, thanks for sharing your heart! You and I both know that getting here brings with it battle scars as well as peace. Blessings, EdieEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88633593478228666652013-01-15T14:10:06.551-05:002013-01-15T14:10:06.551-05:00Oh, Edie, you know as well as anyone how much I st...Oh, Edie, you know as well as anyone how much I struggle with this. But as I get older, I'm beginning to finally realize not only that I CAN'T do it all, but also that I SHOULDN'T do it all!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31807948263813762262013-01-15T13:57:17.218-05:002013-01-15T13:57:17.218-05:00Debbie, welcome as a commenter! I absolutely feel ...Debbie, welcome as a commenter! I absolutely feel bad and like I'm going to disappoint someone when I say no. I have a people pleaser personality and I'd rather endure ANYTHING than disappoint you. It took a long time to realize two things: 1. I'm always going to disappoint someone and 2. The one person I don't want to disappoint the most is God. When I began to let Him dictate my priorities then it got easier. Notice I said easier...not easy. I still struggle with that. But I've also learned that just because someone is disappointed in me, it does NOT mean they don't like me. It was hard to separate those two things. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings, EdieEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66848943764831030242013-01-15T13:53:28.668-05:002013-01-15T13:53:28.668-05:00Kim. good for you for saying no! I know what you m...Kim. good for you for saying no! I know what you me about wanting to do it all. I think a lot of us feel that way. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-84121948946379681002013-01-15T13:29:19.789-05:002013-01-15T13:29:19.789-05:00Hi Edie,
I feel like I'm on a radio show...lon...Hi Edie,<br />I feel like I'm on a radio show...long time reader, first time commenter, lol. Anyway, do you ever feel like you are disappointing people by saying no? I do sometimes feel guilty, especially since I don't get paid to write. It sometimes feel like a selfish pursuit. Debbiehttp://www.debbiegiese.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-17394057479582653822013-01-15T13:08:12.192-05:002013-01-15T13:08:12.192-05:00I like the two questions a lot. I'm home now b...I like the two questions a lot. I'm home now because I said "no" to a networking luncheon. I'm not sure why it was so hard to skip it, but it was. I've gotten a lot done, however, I know when I hear how much fun it was, I'll be a little irritated I couldn't do it all. Thanks for the encouragement to keep my priorities at the forefront. S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74109968759343776262013-01-15T11:14:01.083-05:002013-01-15T11:14:01.083-05:00I wish! The reason I have so many good tips about ...I wish! The reason I have so many good tips about time management is because I'm such a dismal failure at it naturally! Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-12222517649431778752013-01-15T11:13:12.464-05:002013-01-15T11:13:12.464-05:00I can't imagine how you manage! Three just abo...I can't imagine how you manage! Three just about sent me over the edge. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45909914740821065182013-01-15T11:07:30.495-05:002013-01-15T11:07:30.495-05:00You are a time management rock star! Thanks for se...You are a time management rock star! Thanks for setting such a great example and sharing your help with us.Kristi Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028243971764320954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86925031095005727252013-01-15T10:43:18.301-05:002013-01-15T10:43:18.301-05:00As a mom of four, time for writing is something th...As a mom of four, time for writing is something that must be carved out of the calm moments between chaos, but as others have said believe that God will help you find the time. A lot of my time comes after the kids are in bed for the night.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555114982961724400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74126077677261277432013-01-15T10:25:00.563-05:002013-01-15T10:25:00.563-05:00Jane, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad ...Jane, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad this post has been valuable for you. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24163189081975750242013-01-15T10:24:28.166-05:002013-01-15T10:24:28.166-05:00Jamie, it's a tough thing to realize we all ha...Jamie, it's a tough thing to realize we all have the same amount of time! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-70819981192334303072013-01-15T10:23:51.110-05:002013-01-15T10:23:51.110-05:00Deborah, thanks so much for taking time to comment...Deborah, thanks so much for taking time to comment! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13124088700620614822013-01-15T10:23:23.266-05:002013-01-15T10:23:23.266-05:00Yvonne, I'm glad those questions resonated wit...Yvonne, I'm glad those questions resonated with you. When I asked them to myself, everything got much clearer. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66591892839857936492013-01-15T09:10:18.454-05:002013-01-15T09:10:18.454-05:00The sacrifices you made have been honored by God. ...The sacrifices you made have been honored by God. I need to make some sacrifices of my own, and this article could not have come at a better time for me as I make some changes in where I spend my time. I loved the 2 questionsJane Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38169216330634489952013-01-15T08:28:07.763-05:002013-01-15T08:28:07.763-05:00Edie, thanks for the smack-lol! I needed it. I'...Edie, thanks for the smack-lol! I needed it. I'd love to eventually earn an income with my writing, but I've been wondering if I'd ever get there. You know situations...but reading this post made me realize that just because family doesn't agree, I shouldn't stop. Love you!Jamie Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137889974210281622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35219546737735382412013-01-15T08:18:25.009-05:002013-01-15T08:18:25.009-05:00These are great insights. You really made me think...These are great insights. You really made me think.<br /><br />DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21536750646586994072013-01-15T07:35:24.113-05:002013-01-15T07:35:24.113-05:00Thank you, Edie. I love your two questions and wil...Thank you, Edie. I love your two questions and will spend time with the Lord to answer both of them.Yvonne Ortegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344911036525681530noreply@blogger.com