Comments on: Time is Precious—Are We Investing Wisely?

By: Monday Mentions: Plotting Tip, Achievements, and Precious Time | fallonbrownwrites

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:10:34 +0000

[…] Kristen Lamb wrote about how time is precious and if we’re investing it wisely. I know I don’t always use my time the best I can. […]

By: M T McGuire

M T McGuire — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:25:15 +0000

Great post. I’ve had shingles so I sympathise. I think I had mine instead of a nervous break down. 😉

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 02:16:03 +0000

In reply to Greg. Hon, we all share a similar life and a LOT of the same struggles. I am just honest enough to lay mine bare, and have no sense of shame…which is why I am not allowed in public much :D

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:02:07 +0000

Kristen, I am finding much of myself living within you writings. You have me pegged in the reflection of your writing. I am trying to find the strength to re-prioritize what my needs are while I overcome my fears that my writing is not good enough to be a priority. Thank you for this blog. I look forward to more.

By: David N. Alderman

David N. Alderman — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:05:05 +0000

Great post, Kristen. I never tire of being reminded the writing is my career, not just my hobby anymore. I watch my son during the day while my wife is at work and I work on my writing projects while he is on nap and in the evenings, and some days I am just worn out from juggling both. But, writing is my career, so I have to treat it as such and do it even if I don’t ‘feel’ like doing it. And it needs to be a priority. My priority list looks identical to yours – God, Family, Writing. I think I need to work a bit harder to make sure Writing is in the third place there and not the twentieth.

By: Raani York

Raani York — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 19:16:15 +0000

I just love your posts, Kristen.
And no, when I’m tired I won’t be able to write anything that really still makes sense the next day. I therefore prefer to take my time and write when I’m relaxed but awake and I’m not in a hurry or pressure. 🙂

By: Michelle Morrison

Michelle Morrison — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:55:46 +0000

Reblogged this on mchllmdm and commented: Some good thoughts....And this lady has a wonderful sense of humor.

By: Lynn Reynolds

Lynn Reynolds — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:47:00 +0000

Reblogged this on Lynn Reynolds - Author and commented: Words of wisdom during this hectic holiday season from the very talented Kristen Lamb. Remember what really matters. And it's not who can buy the most toys or do the most stuff...

By: Lynn Reynolds

Lynn Reynolds — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:46:06 +0000

Definitely a problem I keep having. Over and over again. In fact, I just about gave myself an ulcer (not an exaggeration) earlier this year when I took what I thought would be my “dream job,” because it involved writing and lots of money.

After six months of writing 25-page-long lists of tweets on brand strategy and 30-page reports analyzing topics like Big Data and the Internet of Things, I realized not ALL writing is ENJOYABLE writing. And the more it pays, the more dispiriting it seems to be. Back to freelancing and fiction and feeling much healthier now, despite the reduced income. Interestingly, though, the experience led me to attack freelancing and fiction with renewed vigor, so I’m not nearly as broke as I thought I’d be.

By: Cat Lumb

Cat Lumb — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:40:37 +0000

I totally agree! I was one of those ‘has to have it all to be successful’ people and it cost me my health. I now suffer with ME/CFS and am still struggling to get a balance that allows me to live within the challenges presented by this illness.
However, I had the same revelation as you when I got ill – I wanted to be a writer and so now I am. I even wrote blog post along the same lines as the one you have here, called ‘The long winding road of how to be a writer’ – http://catlumb.com/2012/11/08/the-long-winding-road-of-how-to-be-a-writer/

It took me too long to realise: if it’s important to you, it’s important!

Great post!