Comments for Mom's Talk News http://momstalknews.com/blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:21:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by Jenn http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-61 Jenn Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:03:45 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-61 Hey girly! I just think it's the time of the year. I feel like I want to enjoy some of the summer without the computer on the front line, so I backed off. I've been out of the loop for the past week, just taking a break from any major brainstorming. I think once my daughter officially starts Kindergarten, I won't be so distracted and can get back on track. My inbox will love it when I can get in there again as well! Hey girly! I just think it’s the time of the year. I feel like I want to enjoy some of the summer without the computer on the front line, so I backed off. I’ve been out of the loop for the past week, just taking a break from any major brainstorming. I think once my daughter officially starts Kindergarten, I won’t be so distracted and can get back on track. My inbox will love it when I can get in there again as well!

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by LuAnn http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-60 LuAnn Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:14:04 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-60 I get "all funked up" a LOT, unfortunately. It usually helps me to remember where I'm going and take even one teeny, tiny step toward getting there. That, and/or do a RAK for someone - like y'all did having lunch with those aunts. It probably made their day, so WTG! :) I get “all funked up” a LOT, unfortunately. It usually helps me to remember where I’m going and take even one teeny, tiny step toward getting there. That, and/or do a RAK for someone - like y’all did having lunch with those aunts. It probably made their day, so WTG! :)

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by thequeenmommy http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-59 thequeenmommy Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:55:16 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-59 I go with the funk for at least one full day. I try to plan an "end" to it - and I get away from work to do other things I want or need to do. We don't really give ourselves "vacation days" and we need to remember to do that. When it's time to go back to work, if I still don't feel like it, I think about the reality of What if I don't work? What happens? Reality usually knocks the funk right outta me. I go with the funk for at least one full day. I try to plan an “end” to it - and I get away from work to do other things I want or need to do. We don’t really give ourselves “vacation days” and we need to remember to do that. When it’s time to go back to work, if I still don’t feel like it, I think about the reality of What if I don’t work? What happens? Reality usually knocks the funk right outta me.

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by Gina http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-58 Gina Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:48:16 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-58 Kelly, I can sure relate to funkiness.. kinda going through it now. Don't have any tricks per se, I know I'll ride it out. But I'm realizing that trying to push through the regular tasks when I feel this way does NOT work so well. Learning about rhythm and realizing that I just have to poke around until I find where my energy will flow (today, NOT blogging but throwing stuff out from kids' closet). And some days, it's just hanging around. I think accepting the need to percolate once in awhile, attend to the inner life...just as valuable as "doing".. yes? Kelly,

I can sure relate to funkiness.. kinda going through it now. Don’t have any tricks per se, I know I’ll ride it out. But I’m realizing that trying to push through the regular tasks when I feel this way does NOT work so well. Learning about rhythm and realizing that I just have to poke around until I find where my energy will flow (today, NOT blogging but throwing stuff out from kids’ closet).

And some days, it’s just hanging around. I think accepting the need to percolate once in awhile, attend to the inner life…just as valuable as “doing”.. yes?

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by bethany http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-57 bethany Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:18:17 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-57 I hear you! Been wandering in and out of one myself the last week as I balk at returning to the city after a summer in the hills. My saving graces have been sunshine and running, but any kind of physical activity can substitute for running. i have to force myself to get out, both for the run and the sun. but the sun NEVER fails me in the cheer-up category. i also eliminate things so that I don't feel so oppressed ... give myself permission to drop commitments, jobs, details, etc in an effort to lower the bar for re-entry :). good luck with the cabin and the funk both! I hear you! Been wandering in and out of one myself the last week as I balk at returning to the city after a summer in the hills. My saving graces have been sunshine and running, but any kind of physical activity can substitute for running. i have to force myself to get out, both for the run and the sun. but the sun NEVER fails me in the cheer-up category. i also eliminate things so that I don’t feel so oppressed … give myself permission to drop commitments, jobs, details, etc in an effort to lower the bar for re-entry :). good luck with the cabin and the funk both!

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by Lisa Marie Mary http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-56 Lisa Marie Mary Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:07:57 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-56 If it's just a little funk, just getting outside to take a walk, and maybe go sit in the woods - helps me a lot! If it's a bigger funk - I clean and/or organize as much of my office as I can, because, so often - it's my disorganized mess that is stopping in my tracks to begin with! If it’s just a little funk, just getting outside to take a walk, and maybe go sit in the woods - helps me a lot! If it’s a bigger funk - I clean and/or organize as much of my office as I can, because, so often - it’s my disorganized mess that is stopping in my tracks to begin with!

]]> Comment on Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th by Amy http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/moms-talk-network-updates-for-monday-august-18th/#comment-55 Amy Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:28 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=23#comment-55 Hi Kelly, It always helps me to ask myself the question, "What am I committed to?" This usually enables me to broaden my perspective back to the "big picture" of my life. Another thing that helps me is to ask myself, "What is it that I am really needing right now in this moment, and how can I take respnsibility for meeting that need for myself?" Once I ask this question, I am usually able to more clearly see the deeper self-care need that is underneath my distraction, frustration, procrastination, lack of motivation, etc. From there it is easier for me to chose more proactive actions and behaviors to move forward. Hope this helps. Here's to a funk free week! ;) Amy Miyamoto On Twitter @amymiyamoto Hi Kelly,
It always helps me to ask myself the question, “What am I committed to?” This usually enables me to broaden my perspective back to the “big picture” of my life.

Another thing that helps me is to ask myself, “What is it that I am really needing right now in this moment, and how can I take respnsibility for meeting that need for myself?” Once I ask this question, I am usually able to more clearly see the deeper self-care need that is underneath my distraction, frustration, procrastination, lack of motivation, etc. From there it is easier for me to chose more proactive actions and behaviors to move forward.

Hope this helps. Here’s to a funk free week! ;)
Amy Miyamoto
On Twitter @amymiyamoto

]]> Comment on Updates for Mom’s Talk Network for Monday, August 11th by Mom’s Talk News » Blog Archive » Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/updates-for-moms-talk-network-for-monday-august-11th/#comment-54 Mom’s Talk News » Blog Archive » Mom’s Talk Network Updates for Monday, August 18th Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:35:23 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=22#comment-54 [...] got a lot of encouragement and agreement in the comments section for my day dream about getting a cabin on a lake to chill out at for awhile next summer :)  Thanks [...] [...] got a lot of encouragement and agreement in the comments section for my day dream about getting a cabin on a lake to chill out at for awhile next summer :)  Thanks [...]

]]> Comment on Updates for Mom’s Talk Network for Monday, August 11th by Kelly http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/updates-for-moms-talk-network-for-monday-august-11th/#comment-53 Kelly Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:19:03 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=22#comment-53 Oh my goodness I can't believe I missed all these great comments last week! I'm glad to know I'm not the only daydreamer around these days ;) - Kelly Oh my goodness I can’t believe I missed all these great comments last week! I’m glad to know I’m not the only daydreamer around these days ;) - Kelly

]]> Comment on Updates for Mom’s Talk Network for Monday, August 11th by Beverly http://momstalknews.com/blog/2008/updates-for-moms-talk-network-for-monday-august-11th/#comment-49 Beverly Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:38:09 +0000 http://momstalknews.com/blog/?p=22#comment-49 Kelly, I am right there with you. I also have the distraction of the kids. They require so much attention. I'm ready for the lake & campfire. LOL Kelly,

I am right there with you. I also have the distraction of the kids. They require so much attention.
I’m ready for the lake & campfire. LOL

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