Comments for The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com Creative inspiration for the busy bee Fri, 11 May 2012 10:07:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Creative Friday: A Mix Bag by TGICF: Thank Goodness It’s Creative Friday | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/04/creative-friday-a-mix-bag/#comment-10906 TGICF: Thank Goodness It’s Creative Friday | The Inspiring Bee Fri, 11 May 2012 10:07:38 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=4019#comment-10906 [...] been a long time since I’ve felt crafty. I think my last crafty stint was compiling that free craft e-book over there on the [...] [...] been a long time since I’ve felt crafty. I think my last crafty stint was compiling that free craft e-book over there on the [...]

]]> Comment on When Everything Stops by How to Get Those Words Flowing Again http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/when-everything-stops/#comment-10377 How to Get Those Words Flowing Again Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:53:29 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3942#comment-10377 [...] you’re writing every day, there will come a time when you sit at your computer and nothing comes. Zilch. Zero. And it [...] [...] you’re writing every day, there will come a time when you sit at your computer and nothing comes. Zilch. Zero. And it [...]

]]> Comment on When Everything Stops by Surpassing the Status Quo | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/when-everything-stops/#comment-10276 Surpassing the Status Quo | The Inspiring Bee Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:04:43 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3942#comment-10276 [...] I too was shaken up. I realized that my own past struggles came from a very deep place of self-doubt and fear of [...] [...] I too was shaken up. I realized that my own past struggles came from a very deep place of self-doubt and fear of [...]

]]> Comment on Let Your Silly Out by What to Do If You’re Feeling Burnt Out | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2011/06/let-your-silly-out/#comment-10010 What to Do If You’re Feeling Burnt Out | The Inspiring Bee Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:25:17 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=2033#comment-10010 [...] play was draining my creative fountain and I needed a break ASAP. Oh boy did I wish I had taken my own advice sooner. But better late than never [...] [...] play was draining my creative fountain and I needed a break ASAP. Oh boy did I wish I had taken my own advice sooner. But better late than never [...]

]]> Comment on When Everything Stops by Creative Friday: Coral Necklace | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/when-everything-stops/#comment-9663 Creative Friday: Coral Necklace | The Inspiring Bee Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:04:06 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3942#comment-9663 [...] it! Practically a no-brainer. And that’s important since I’ve been having blogger’s block lately. You can imagine how grateful I am for easy non-wordy projects like [...] [...] it! Practically a no-brainer. And that’s important since I’ve been having blogger’s block lately. You can imagine how grateful I am for easy non-wordy projects like [...]

]]> Comment on When Everything Stops by Brandi http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/when-everything-stops/#comment-9633 Brandi Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:14:05 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3942#comment-9633 Thanks so much Crystal! Your comment is so appreciated! And what great advice on whether to continue with a project or to stop. You've inspired me to keep going (at least for now). I may just do so in a relatively slower pace. I think the greatest thing about blogging is the connections you make with people like yourself. If I have that, then it's enough to put the time into this. Thanks again for lifting me up today! Thanks so much Crystal! Your comment is so appreciated! And what great advice on whether to continue with a project or to stop. You’ve inspired me to keep going (at least for now). I may just do so in a relatively slower pace. I think the greatest thing about blogging is the connections you make with people like yourself. If I have that, then it’s enough to put the time into this. Thanks again for lifting me up today!

]]> Comment on When Everything Stops by Crystal Schubert http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/when-everything-stops/#comment-9625 Crystal Schubert Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:40:13 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3942#comment-9625 Awww... you do have a lot of things to juggle, so I don't blame you for feeling worn out! I only have one blog that's less than a year old, and I already feel like I'm neglecting it most of the time. When I'm overwhelmed, I try to ask several questions about each project I'm working on: -What is this project bringing to my life? Why am I invested in doing it? (fun, money, line on my resume, etc.) -What is the end goal of this project? -How long will this project take to reach the end, or is it ongoing? Then I try to determine which end goal is most important to me, and brings the most into my life. If I'm stuck, I pick a project that will be shorter than the rest. It's a little reductive, but it's been helpful for me. Anyway, I hope you find a solution that's less overwhelming for you! :) Awww… you do have a lot of things to juggle, so I don’t blame you for feeling worn out! I only have one blog that’s less than a year old, and I already feel like I’m neglecting it most of the time.

When I’m overwhelmed, I try to ask several questions about each project I’m working on:

-What is this project bringing to my life? Why am I invested in doing it? (fun, money, line on my resume, etc.)
-What is the end goal of this project?
-How long will this project take to reach the end, or is it ongoing?

Then I try to determine which end goal is most important to me, and brings the most into my life. If I’m stuck, I pick a project that will be shorter than the rest. It’s a little reductive, but it’s been helpful for me.

Anyway, I hope you find a solution that’s less overwhelming for you! :)

]]> Comment on An Author Writes About Her Journey to Freelancing Success by When Everything Stops | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2011/08/an-author-writes-about-her-journey-to-freelancing-success/#comment-9620 When Everything Stops | The Inspiring Bee Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:03:33 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=2386#comment-9620 [...] how I was able to eventually get interviews with authors, Olympians and bloggers I admired from afar. I never in a million years thought that they’d [...] [...] how I was able to eventually get interviews with authors, Olympians and bloggers I admired from afar. I never in a million years thought that they’d [...]

]]> Comment on Confronting the Void by What If I’m Not There Yet? | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/confronting-the-void/#comment-9560 What If I’m Not There Yet? | The Inspiring Bee Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:31:41 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3895#comment-9560 [...] may be sitting in the void right now. Waiting for hope to come like rain after a long waited [...] [...] may be sitting in the void right now. Waiting for hope to come like rain after a long waited [...]

]]> Comment on Creative Friday: Vintage Typewriters by Watch Out for Those Dream Killers! | The Inspiring Bee http://theinspiringbee.com/2012/03/creative-friday-vintage-typewriters/#comment-9343 Watch Out for Those Dream Killers! | The Inspiring Bee Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:03:02 +0000 http://theinspiringbee.com/?p=3831#comment-9343 [...] took a much needed Creative Friday break. The last one really wore me out, which you can read about here and here. I hope to be back to my regular schedule next week. Have you been busy crafting while [...] [...] took a much needed Creative Friday break. The last one really wore me out, which you can read about here and here. I hope to be back to my regular schedule next week. Have you been busy crafting while [...]

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