Comments on: Lifestyle – Freelance Writing Guide

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:29 +0000

I’m lucky to have another part-time job running our karate school, so I’m forced daily to get up from the computer at least twice (once to take the dog for a walk at my parents house, and once to go there and work offline). My current focus right now is finding a source of passive/alternative income….

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:41:23 +0000

@ Wendi: She flew right in courtesy of Kelly airlines. How convenient and nice of you both. I’ll be staking her out some now and see what she has to offer. Thanks for that.

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:40:16 +0000

@ Bec: It was about time too I finished that series. Took me long enough all up. Finding that balance is probably the hardest thing we all battle with.

There are some really great tips here and I will use them all to help myself. Now I will go and visit the flylady.

By: Wendi Kelly-Life's Little Inspirations

Wendi Kelly-Life's Little Inspirations — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:08:17 +0000

here, I brought her to you

http://www.flylady.net/index.asp

She will help you organizise your house, your waistline, your mood, your menu, whatever you need help with. pay attention to the part you need and forget the rest if you want but I think you will find, it all comes together afterawhile. This time of the year she will even keep you organized and sailing through the holidays without getting overwhelmed.
good luck!

By: Rebecca Leigh

Rebecca Leigh — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:34:48 +0000

Good advice Monika – and some good tips from the other comments about creating (and sticking to) a routine and mixing it up with different activities (dancing sounds fun!).

Hope you’re feeling better soon and congratulations on finishing this excellent series of posts for new freelancers.

By: Monika

Monika — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:41:24 +0000

@ Lissie: LOL, I forgot you are the next Australia dance star. Hell yeah, I’m with you on that other road. It’s what my focus is with right now.

By: Monika

Monika — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:39:56 +0000

@ Cath: I think your approach is sensible. In the long run you will get more done this way.

I agree with the meditation. It certainly helps to calm the mind and re-focus on what it important.

By: Monika

Monika — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:38:26 +0000

@ Tumblemoose: Thanks George, I so agree. Because my balanced lacked a lot lately I got sick. Glad it helps you to keep motivated. Nice to see you here too.

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:28:52 +0000

Hi Monika.

I loved this post. Life is about balance – always. Getting out from the damned writer’s chair and exercising or taking a walk to enjoy the fall colors is great therapy and I believe it makes me a better writer.

Thanks for helping us keep everything in perspective.

By: Monika

Monika — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:24:04 +0000

@ Vered: It looks like you are very disciplined with your workout/eating regime. That is great. Morning workouts are great. When I used to walk every day I did this first up too and it made me feel great, full of energy for the rest of the day. Not sure why i stopped.

I will also heed your advice about not eating in front of my computer as I do this all the time. Thank you for your well wishes. I certainly hope this will clear up soon enough.