tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post4359663511582428998..comments2023-06-25T05:06:09.098-04:00Comments on The Golden Spoons: It's good to have goals . . . .Lisa Witherspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530852104410009597noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-28435983700079262722014-01-05T13:41:30.176-05:002014-01-05T13:41:30.176-05:00Agreed! I get so distracted by social media or ju...Agreed! I get so distracted by social media or just reading other blogs. I would definitely like to make some money form my blog, but sponsored posts just aren't my style either.Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-56235060017087839612014-01-05T13:35:47.685-05:002014-01-05T13:35:47.685-05:00Thank you so much Katia!Thank you so much Katia!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-18588116896355816582014-01-04T22:55:10.549-05:002014-01-04T22:55:10.549-05:00I am so with you about the sponsored posts! I'...I am so with you about the sponsored posts! I've only written a couple, and they are just not my style. I'd like to be more focused and productive when I'm online, instead of just mindlessly surfing the web!Ginnymariehttp://www.lemondroppie.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-87840389831013120682014-01-04T20:04:06.674-05:002014-01-04T20:04:06.674-05:00It sounds like you've come up with some very r...It sounds like you've come up with some very realistic goals. And you have posts in queue even before making Wednesday your blogging day??? I'm impressed, Lisa! I never have posts in queue. You'll have to tell me how you do that:-) I've pretty much identified with everything you wrote. I am glad to see that you're so motivated! Best of luck this year!KatiaDBEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-86043814738573325132014-01-04T08:32:05.281-05:002014-01-04T08:32:05.281-05:00Aw, thanks, Michelle! I"m glad we met, too. ...Aw, thanks, Michelle! I"m glad we met, too. It seems a lot of bloggers are striving for that balance. Closing the computer will be hard, but I'm going to try!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-22154009354541147492014-01-04T07:46:45.466-05:002014-01-04T07:46:45.466-05:00These are great goals and I have a feeling from re...These are great goals and I have a feeling from reading your post that we are very similar. I also plan to turn off my computer at times (or at least shut it) because I want to be present. I definitely need more balance. I'm not how I define success either but I think making an impact on others is definitely part of it and you have done that! Happy New Year Lisa! I'm so glad we met this Michelle Nahomhttp://www.adishofdailylife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-74185887672770811262014-01-03T20:03:32.202-05:002014-01-03T20:03:32.202-05:00It will be hard to shut the laptop off - I may go ...It will be hard to shut the laptop off - I may go through withdrawal! It is something I need to do, though. Thanks, Lizzi!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-21131247846197287412014-01-03T20:02:49.355-05:002014-01-03T20:02:49.355-05:00I'm beginning to realize that there is no magi...I'm beginning to realize that there is no magic formula. I think it's a lot of things - including some luck - that just come together at the right moment. I'm glad you enjoyed the post and it helps to know that others can relate!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-30892940430383289212014-01-03T20:01:09.617-05:002014-01-03T20:01:09.617-05:00Well, I have to have my sleep so I am not online s...Well, I have to have my sleep so I am not online super late at night or super early int he morning. But, that means I spend way too much time online when I should be focusing on my family. I understand what you mean about being away, though. If, for some reason I am away from the computer for an extended period of time, I get anxious about all the things I'm missing, too!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-55197959568519924442014-01-03T19:59:34.872-05:002014-01-03T19:59:34.872-05:00Me, too, Dana! Turning off the computer will be h...Me, too, Dana! Turning off the computer will be hard, but I'm really going to try - I owe it to my family.Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-75240068181586103852014-01-03T19:58:48.999-05:002014-01-03T19:58:48.999-05:00Thanks Jean! I hope it will get me where I want t...Thanks Jean! I hope it will get me where I want to go without letting the blog control my life!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-33990708754432161042014-01-03T17:14:19.969-05:002014-01-03T17:14:19.969-05:00Very cool goals. HUGE kudos to you for making your...Very cool goals. HUGE kudos to you for making yourself shut the laptop and spend time in the present with your family. That's awesome. And HUGE. And important. You rock :D<br /><br />(Yeah, I don't know how I'd define blogging 'success', either...)Considererhttp://summat2thinkon.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-34891695305358864372014-01-03T16:03:25.124-05:002014-01-03T16:03:25.124-05:00Oh, Lisa, I loved and related to every single word...Oh, Lisa, I loved and related to every single word of this. Every one of those goals makes perfect sense to me- I may have to print this out and hang it over my desk as a reminder. You are not the only one who thought that Scary Mommy, being in a book, insert impressive publication here, would be a ticket to popularity and success, and I applaud you for writing about that "let-down" so Stephanie Sprengernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-86571762603205114082014-01-03T13:26:36.867-05:002014-01-03T13:26:36.867-05:00It really is terrible how wrapped up we get online...It really is terrible how wrapped up we get online! I go to my sister's house every Monday night for dinner and TV night - we usually watch Dancing with the Stars when it's on, Castle, etc., and I get nudgy in just that short time thinking there is something I should be doing online. Good for you for being able to shut it down to spend time with the kids and your hubby for those hours.Chris HyeThymeCafehttp://hyethymecafe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-16471688471161473372014-01-03T12:18:23.142-05:002014-01-03T12:18:23.142-05:00I really like the idea of turning off the computer...I really like the idea of turning off the computer between 3 and 7 and after 9 pm. I'm going to try to do that do, but it's hard. Like you, I'm not sure of my end game. But I do know that I want to be present in real life. I hope we both can find the balance this year, Lisa!Danahttp://kissmylist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-30347956519229802912014-01-03T11:16:27.906-05:002014-01-03T11:16:27.906-05:00I noticed that you were on a role recently! Congr...I noticed that you were on a role recently! Congratulations on your success in 2013 and your schedule seems like it's going to help you get where you want to be. Good luck and I'll be here to watch it!!!Jeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-44705520080618011732014-01-03T10:09:53.508-05:002014-01-03T10:09:53.508-05:00Agreed! I'm usually so organized and planned ...Agreed! I'm usually so organized and planned that, when I realized I really didn't have defined goals, it surprised me. I'm hoping I can stick to my goals and that it will help me find that ever elusive balance (or at least get closer to it!).Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-12835976311765182672014-01-03T10:07:41.035-05:002014-01-03T10:07:41.035-05:00Thanks Kristi! The community is awesome and somet...Thanks Kristi! The community is awesome and something I totally did not expect to find when I started. I am hoping the one day dedicated will work, but we'll see! :-)Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-2621931330429846072014-01-03T09:49:45.989-05:002014-01-03T09:49:45.989-05:00Isn't it amazing how much you learn about your...Isn't it amazing how much you learn about yourself and your own priorities as a writer, mother, and wife once you have been blogging for a while? I think it's so true that sometimes it's hard -- in the daily grind of life -- to see the forest through the trees. I've never been a big New Year's resolution type of person. But I'm finding it so helpful this year to make my HerStories Projectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-9912437932109400322014-01-03T09:40:23.601-05:002014-01-03T09:40:23.601-05:00I love your goals and think that dedicating one fu...I love your goals and think that dedicating one full day to blogging is very brilliant. I know what you mean about getting so sucked into social media and not getting much (what exactly, I'm not sure) back. BUT the community and finding friends like you has been awesome for me! Great goals, Lisa!!Kristi - Finding Nineenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-10799441559562849322014-01-03T08:31:29.367-05:002014-01-03T08:31:29.367-05:00Christopher has stung me with similar comments. So...Christopher has stung me with similar comments. So I get that. ;-)Kenya G. Johnsonhttp://www.kenyagjohnson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-78338050246355024752014-01-03T08:25:04.385-05:002014-01-03T08:25:04.385-05:00I'm a planner, too, Kenya, but with my blog I ...I'm a planner, too, Kenya, but with my blog I kind of jumped in blindly. I think I thought I would find that instant stardom and, when I didn't, I threw me off and I didn't know where to go. One of my kids said to me recently during homework time, "You're always on your computer." That stung and made me realize that I am. They deserve my attention more than anything Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-46152821917771912472014-01-03T08:21:25.034-05:002014-01-03T08:21:25.034-05:00Thanks Tamara! I think it has a lot to do with pe...Thanks Tamara! I think it has a lot to do with perspective, too. I have had some other bloggers tell me "You had such a big year!" or "I see you everywhere!" And, truthfully, I have. I have to remember that and not be so greedy for "stardom!" :-)Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-18607691271601126542014-01-03T08:19:36.349-05:002014-01-03T08:19:36.349-05:00Yes, Sarah! It seems everyone is struggling to fi...Yes, Sarah! It seems everyone is struggling to find that balance. I'm heading to check out your post and interested in that book!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-19756083798552817842014-01-03T07:58:45.222-05:002014-01-03T07:58:45.222-05:00"I started this blog totally on a whim in Feb..."I started this blog totally on a whim in February 2010. I had no idea at the time that blogging was "a thing." ME TOO - change my date by a few months give or take skipping three months altogether. You know IRL I'm a planner. It's odd that I'm not goal oriented on my blog. I'm just not. My goal this year is just not to sweat it. It's big but it's the Kenya G. Johnsonhttp://www.kenyagjohnson.com/noreply@blogger.com