Comments on: When it’s Time to Let-Go – Balancing Time For Self and Time For Others

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By: signatureladyjeff

signatureladyjeff — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:57:33 +0000

Angela this was short, sweet and to the point! I’m a beginning writer with limited experience but all that you have said is true and specific. I hope to bring this same flow out to the readers who will be reading and commenting on my work soon! You keep up the good work and I’ll visit again soon, it was worth reading.

By: Carole Somerville

Carole Somerville — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:55:32 +0000

Regularly I too have to have these ‘sort outs’ and get things prioritised in my mind. I’ve been freelance now for thirty years and in that time have brought up three children and educated one out of school for a year while writing full time too. It’s incredible what we can manage to get done but sometimes we get ‘stuck in habits’ and start giving too much time to the wrong things.
I do a lot of voluntary work too and I’m happy to write for free for deserving causes but again, there has to be a balance as ultimately, the bills must be paid.
Great article Angela I think perhaps you’ve reminded me it’s time to make a list and prioritise in my life and writing too.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:29:13 +0000

A few years ago, I wrote down all of the “hats” that I wear in my life, all of the roles that I play regularly. From being my parents’ daughter, to being a web writer, to volunteer, to being the opposable thumbs bearer responsible for the four legged creatures in my household. I then prioritized those roles – in order of importance to me, my well-being and my life. From then on, with a few revisions here and there, I’ve been able to use that as a compass for what I’m spending my time on, which hat I need to be wearing more often, and when it’s time to let go.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:56:42 +0000

I came to that very same decision as you, Angela! I’ve recently decided to put more energy, time, and passion into my own blogs. I’ve kept a couple paying gigs that I enjoy, but I know that in order to be successful and content with my work, I need to focus. Glad to see you’re feeling good about your decision!

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:10:51 +0000

I decided when (just before?) I started freelancing what I was worth per hour and I don’t deviate. There are certain things I am passionate about and will write for darn near (or in some cases completely) free for, but those things are my choice. In this market I’ve been outbid by low-balling writers time and time and time again. It is hard sometimes; to see your worth through the storm of “writers” offering articles for next to nothing, but in the end it all comes out in the wash. Or so that’s how it has come out so far…