Comments on Self Help Goddess Blog: Practicing Meaningful Habits

Subject of your post is very interesting.I 'd ...

2011-11-30T05:19:51.382-08:00

Subject of your post is very interesting.I 'd love to read more.Please make the next post here, i 'll be waiting for that.
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I'm similar to Chip in that I only like to wri...

2010-03-19T18:18:47.972-07:00

I'm similar to Chip in that I only like to write posts when I feel inspired to do so. Otherwise, it feels forced. Fortunately, I keep being inspired by lots of topics.

I find that when I relax and don't worry about it, the right topic just comes to me. And then the writing usually flows, so the post does not take long to write.

I also really like to connect with similar people online since most of the people I know are not as into all of this as the people here. The internet is such a wonderful way to connect with like-minded people. I get so inspired by all of the positive people I've met through blogs like yours.

Furthermore, I really enjoy working out and definitely notice a big change in my mood if I take too much time off. I turn into Mr. Grumpy Pants! Therefore, I have to get back to the gym in order to feel really good.

I have found that being a bit of a minimalist really helps. I do my best to spend my time on what I am most passionate about. But like you said, to do this, you often have to spend less time doing other things.

Mary, If you know that you will feel a sense of r...

2010-03-19T15:25:08.575-07:00

Mary,

If you know that you will feel a sense of relief at getting out a blog post, that is definitely still reaching for a better feeling thought.

Hi Ben! Yes, this sums up exactly what I was tr...

2010-03-19T13:26:40.228-07:00

Hi Ben!

Yes, this sums up exactly what I was trying to say: After long days of work, I just want to stop doing anything. But when I do do that, I just feel empty.

There are definitely days when I really don't feel like doing anything, regardless of how good I know I'll feel afterwards. The problem is, if we start giving into those days too often we really do end up feeling empty, like you said. Or at least, I do!

I guess it's important to not only consider how you'll feel in the short-term if you do x, y, or z, but also how you will feel in the long-term if you do (or don't do!) x, y, or z.

Thanks so much for stopping by and chiming in, Ben!

Hi Chip! Nice to see you here:) Wow, I'm lov...

2010-03-19T13:20:37.021-07:00

Hi Chip! Nice to see you here:)

Wow, I'm loving your blogging practice to only blog when it feels right. I guess part of me is scared that if I waited for that I might go weeks without a post! And honestly, I guess that wouldn't be so bad, except that I would miss you guys too much!

Great food for thought here, Chip. I wonder what would happen if I just waited until the inspiration came to me, rather than going off and searching for inspiration. If you don't hear from me for a few weeks, then you'll know what I'm doing! ;)

Hey Mary, I really like how you point out that al...

2010-03-18T17:00:50.442-07:00

Hey Mary,

I really like how you point out that although we may feel tempted to not doing things, despite knowing how fulfilled we get by doing them, we probably won't be satisfied by NOT doing. I too enjoy putting time into blogging and connecting with other LoA people online but sometimes I just feel lazy. After long days of work, I just want to stop doing anything. But when I do do that, I just feel empty. Thank you for continuing to share your insights!

Take care,
Ben

I guess I really should add that following the &qu...

2010-03-18T12:01:57.402-07:00

I guess I really should add that following the "feels right" guide is a habit that took a long time to develop.

I can relate to the connection via blog thingy. Ho...

2010-03-18T11:56:21.832-07:00

I can relate to the connection via blog thingy. However, I don't do as well as you in the blog-as-habit department. I usually wait until it feels right to write. Sometimes that means I go a couple weeks without posting. Other times I have do 5 posts in two days and have to dole them out.