tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post6471411980973919779..comments2024-03-15T15:26:03.987-05:00Comments on Melissa Maygrove: Making Some ChangesMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-62065941006625484882014-08-05T08:13:29.391-05:002014-08-05T08:13:29.391-05:00i'm totally with ya! i've cut down to once...i'm totally with ya! i've cut down to once a week, even during my tour. AND i'm trying to visit all the people who visited my tour people. Once the tour is over, things will settle down for me a bunch!<br /><br />it's nice to see im not alone in the stress of things! and thanks for supporting my BBF tour, too!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-58212128218702436482014-08-04T21:13:21.060-05:002014-08-04T21:13:21.060-05:00I'm still trying to do it all. Sigh. Someday I...I'm still trying to do it all. Sigh. Someday I'll learn. When I finally break, probably! lol!Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-87439349818010411142014-08-04T16:03:56.903-05:002014-08-04T16:03:56.903-05:00Oh cheering, for SURE. :)
We DEFINITELY get it. ...Oh cheering, for SURE. :) <br /><br />We DEFINITELY get it. And you'e SO SMART, Melissa. I love that you spelled this all out because you're a great example. <3 Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-55917331965841616852014-08-04T15:05:29.950-05:002014-08-04T15:05:29.950-05:00Thanks Holly, Michelle, and Demetria.
Lee, I agre...Thanks Holly, Michelle, and Demetria.<br /><br />Lee, I agree.<br /><br />Jay, I still debate about doing some visiting most days vs. doing it all on my 'blogging' day. There's positives and negatives to both.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone, for visiting. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-308745612682973712014-08-04T10:13:34.510-05:002014-08-04T10:13:34.510-05:00You're being smart. I used to post 3 times a w...You're being smart. I used to post 3 times a week. Just couldn't sustain that. So once a week is good for me. And I try to visit blogs throughout the week when I can.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-29031960771775111672014-08-03T16:57:52.019-05:002014-08-03T16:57:52.019-05:00I'm doing a very similar thing on my blog. I&#...I'm doing a very similar thing on my blog. I've been thinking about it for a while and will wait to make my changes until after Christmas. <br /><br />It will be good for our blogs and for our visitors. I know it.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-47708820617542200122014-08-01T23:30:33.709-05:002014-08-01T23:30:33.709-05:00Good for you, Melissa. Do you!
Plus, I think a lo...Good for you, Melissa. Do you!<br /><br />Plus, I think a lot of us already have or are in the process of changing blogging habits/priorities. I know I have and it's such a relief.Demetria Foster Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877677300606033348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-39917437066259536012014-08-01T05:41:38.771-05:002014-08-01T05:41:38.771-05:00I'm cheering you on!
Actually, there have been...I'm cheering you on!<br />Actually, there have been quite a few posts around Blogland, dealing with this very topic - managing/reducing your blogging time and finding the right balance...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-56481027383049223512014-07-31T16:31:00.700-05:002014-07-31T16:31:00.700-05:00I'm cheering. It's smart.I'm cheering. It's smart.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-26819353981009166152014-07-31T06:28:48.939-05:002014-07-31T06:28:48.939-05:00Crystal, Lexa and Christine - balance is a difficu...Crystal, Lexa and Christine - balance is a difficult thing. I'm not sure if we ever find it. Feels like it's something that's constantly shifting and needing to be readjusted.<br /><br />Mason and Mark, Thanks for the cheers. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-7099405585419310702014-07-31T00:46:56.689-05:002014-07-31T00:46:56.689-05:00Cheering from me :)
(but only because I agree wit...Cheering from me :)<br /><br />(but only because I agree with the time suck:)<br />Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-59066558175570799062014-07-30T21:00:24.772-05:002014-07-30T21:00:24.772-05:00Definitely cheering you. ^_^ The whole blogging ...Definitely cheering you. ^_^ The whole blogging thing is helpful, but it's really time-consuming as well, so I think setting a schedule and all that is a great idea. I only post and read others' blogs on Wednesdays, and that keeps me from spending a ton more time at it. Oi!Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-24336518608658926982014-07-30T20:21:58.000-05:002014-07-30T20:21:58.000-05:00I'm cheering you! It's a wise decision. I ...I'm cheering you! It's a wise decision. I need to cut back on my networking time too, but then I feel guilty about it. It's hard to balance everything, but you're right: we need to be writing first!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-16571142069168888262014-07-30T18:45:01.898-05:002014-07-30T18:45:01.898-05:00We all have to make choices and do what's best...We all have to make choices and do what's best for ourselves. My agent made me join FB (I didn't want to). Now I love it. Nothing I do online seems to help marketing, but when I need a smile, I go to FB and look at my friends' funny pics. When I need some sympathy and to feel I'm part of the writing community, I visit my bloggy friends. Do what's best for you and good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-87711819611632480002014-07-30T17:45:56.077-05:002014-07-30T17:45:56.077-05:00I'm smiling. I had to cut back to--not to once...I'm smiling. I had to cut back to--not to once a month, but to a pace I could handle. I used to blog three times a week. Can you imagine the maintenance? Whew! I loved it, but it did eat all my time. Speaking of which, I should be hanging with my littles. ;)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-85945192747356093392014-07-30T17:44:53.741-05:002014-07-30T17:44:53.741-05:00Thanks Heather, Elizabeth, and Liz. I worried I mi...Thanks Heather, Elizabeth, and Liz. I worried I might hurt some feelings, but maybe I'm saying what everyone is thinking but afraid to voice.<br /><br />It won't bother me if others make their own Promo Friday, Lara, but I don't mind posting promo for others. I'm just trying to streamline the process. ;)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-7810426087249399032014-07-30T17:23:52.680-05:002014-07-30T17:23:52.680-05:00This sounds like a great idea! Would you want to ...This sounds like a great idea! Would you want to make it into a blog hop? I'd love to participate on a regular basis, and that way people can promo their own stuff--less work for you! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-24919988793339619552014-07-30T17:17:22.653-05:002014-07-30T17:17:22.653-05:00Big time cheering. It's a constant struggle to...Big time cheering. It's a constant struggle to balance social media, writing, work, family, life...and too often social media takes over. It's inspiring when blogging buddies reset priorities and remind all of us to do the same. So, thank you, Melissa :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-73138253836313101162014-07-30T15:55:21.966-05:002014-07-30T15:55:21.966-05:00I think cheers are in order! I long ago adopted th...I think cheers are in order! I long ago adopted the idea that I would do what I could when I could. I do have to do something different because time is limited and you're so right, the writing has to come first. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-62839364704126289502014-07-30T14:28:24.201-05:002014-07-30T14:28:24.201-05:00Never apologize for doing what you need to do when...Never apologize for doing what you need to do when you need to do it. It's your blog!<br /><br />Take care of you!<br /><br />Write more stuff!<br /><br />It's all good!<br /><br />:)<br />HMGHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-41633539380033924562014-07-30T12:29:39.369-05:002014-07-30T12:29:39.369-05:00Thanks Carol, Alex, and Carrie. Good to know I'...Thanks Carol, Alex, and Carrie. Good to know I'm not alone.<br /><br />Loni, there is a page on my blog that lists and links all the GPM lesson... if you should suffer any grammar withdrawals. :P<br /><br />Quanie, <br />Thanks for your support! :)<br /><br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-25956506208510079372014-07-30T12:22:46.627-05:002014-07-30T12:22:46.627-05:00Smart decision. I think that we all have to put ou...Smart decision. I think that we all have to put our writing first. Working on a new project and promoting yourself is already exhausting enough as it is. I certainly wish you luck, both with your blog and any upcoming projects. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-8928091129780216852014-07-30T12:18:14.503-05:002014-07-30T12:18:14.503-05:00Oh yes, family and life do come before blogging (a...Oh yes, family and life do come before blogging (at least in my book). I'll miss your grammar Mondays, but I think you've got a smart plan. Go for it!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-53673087843169706672014-07-30T10:55:41.847-05:002014-07-30T10:55:41.847-05:00I think it's a smart decision. I only blog onc...I think it's a smart decision. I only blog once a week and while I visit others during the week as well as on that one day, if I'm too busy I don't feel guilty. I'm also adjusting the promotions I do.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-41986440311112591502014-07-30T10:12:53.451-05:002014-07-30T10:12:53.451-05:00I'm cheering! Excellent idea and I'm plann...I'm cheering! Excellent idea and I'm planning on doing something similar beginning in January.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.com