tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post8095616272269502882..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): S.T.O.P.Older Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-29939734436395078272012-11-08T18:31:29.355+00:002012-11-08T18:31:29.355+00:00I know what you mean - I'm the same too - I...I know what you mean - I'm the same too - I'd rather not take part in a meme if I know what I'm going to write isn't up to much! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-61799508408078924362012-11-08T18:30:31.310+00:002012-11-08T18:30:31.310+00:00It's very important to do that isn't it? A...It's very important to do that isn't it? Although the break I ended up having wasn't a very big one in the end, as I had One Week to prepare for! Silly old me! Very glad you like the photo! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-9963265378400973752012-11-08T17:45:06.238+00:002012-11-08T17:45:06.238+00:00Thank you very much! My break didn't turn out ...Thank you very much! My break didn't turn out to be much of a break at all - I had a cold, and then had to prepare for a linky I'm hosting! Still I did have some days off. You are so right - blogging is for fun, and fun only! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-82125332248672595482012-11-08T10:52:44.793+00:002012-11-08T10:52:44.793+00:00I don't take part sometimes simply because I h...I don't take part sometimes simply because I have nothing to contribute. There is a part of me that feels guilty but itd just be a bit rubbish!notmyyearoffhttp://notmyyearoff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-14504923763909925402012-11-08T10:11:56.205+00:002012-11-08T10:11:56.205+00:00Good for you for listening to that inner voice and...Good for you for listening to that inner voice and taking a break when you need to. There's nothing worse than feeling like you 'have' to write a post, forcing it is inevitably unsatisfying in my experience. And memes are fun, but I don't join in with all of them. There just aren't enough hours in the day! Good luck with One Week too - absolutely love the stunning photo that accompanies this post xMichelle Reeves - Bod for teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719695398854744448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-45744556579679227512012-11-07T20:33:35.853+00:002012-11-07T20:33:35.853+00:00I love your post. And I am a firm believer in list...I love your post. And I am a firm believer in listening to your inner voice. I am glad you did, and that you took actions that made you feel better.<br />I take a break from blogging when I feel like it, in my books it should remain fun and not add pressure. <br />Oh, and the photo of that tree is absolutely gorgeous! :)Funky Wellieshttp://funkywelliesrandomthoughts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-52499933955488931712012-11-06T17:25:06.306+00:002012-11-06T17:25:06.306+00:00Thank you! Blogging breaks are very healthy. I'...Thank you! Blogging breaks are very healthy. I've had a bit of a forced one this week as I'm not feeling very well. I will probably wind down over December too! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-55859194244574906492012-11-06T17:20:57.323+00:002012-11-06T17:20:57.323+00:00That's pretty much where I am at - I only want...That's pretty much where I am at - I only want to respond to memes if I am genuinely interested - I would rather not blog than as you say fill the page with something of little substance. Taking time out is very healthy! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-72312159393716548702012-11-05T21:19:34.599+00:002012-11-05T21:19:34.599+00:00That photo is stunning! It si very unusual for me...That photo is stunning! It si very unusual for me to do a mem nowadays as I just do not have the time, I just tend to tweet and apologise.<br /><br />Yes I have taken many bloggy breaks in my time, the longest one being just over 7 weeks with nothing, no wriitng or reading but others are justa week or a month. As soon as you feel you need a break then you do, go with it.<br /><br />Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-52312134673628266022012-11-05T20:04:07.233+00:002012-11-05T20:04:07.233+00:00I'm pretty rubbish at memes. I appreciate bein...I'm pretty rubbish at memes. I appreciate being tagged but will only do them if I find them interetsing. Some seem like page fillers rather than being on any real substance. I've taken two blogging breaks. One for a month or so when I was going through horrendous morning sickness and one last week when I simply needed a break. It's helps to remember that it's a hobby and not work. Taking some time out is healthy.farfromhomemamahttp://threeyearsandonestonethenhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-83031571674400264712012-11-05T10:44:37.240+00:002012-11-05T10:44:37.240+00:00Wise words - retreating to find the wealth! I like...Wise words - retreating to find the wealth! I like your approach - feels calm and laid back, and most importantly you remember that it's your blog - and you post when it's right for you! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-6084914495306754732012-11-05T10:42:27.299+00:002012-11-05T10:42:27.299+00:00Lovely to meet another kindred spirit! You absolut...Lovely to meet another kindred spirit! You absolutely nailed how I feel in your comment. I set myself an expectation and then resent my decision - how can you really enjoy writing then? And like you say, taking a step back means you want to write and look forward to it - a healthy approach indeed! :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-5435753583862120352012-11-05T08:03:35.808+00:002012-11-05T08:03:35.808+00:00Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comment. Tag...Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comment. Tags were giving me pressure too, and in the end I thought it best to just let them go. There's no point in responding unless they are really suited to you. I would like to join in Silent Sunday a little more often as it's a real community thing - You are so right - this is my space! :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-72472357907330847482012-11-05T02:29:49.384+00:002012-11-05T02:29:49.384+00:00There is so much wealth inside each of us, sometim...There is so much wealth inside each of us, sometimes we need to retreat to find it, to be able to once again share it. I post when I can and it feels good when i do, but if i don't or can't it's ok - it's my blog xBachelormumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504457751565428290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-55299472982873234122012-11-05T00:00:52.668+00:002012-11-05T00:00:52.668+00:00I have clearly found a kindred spirit in you! I ha...I have clearly found a kindred spirit in you! I have felt exactly the same way of late and I find I begin to resent the expectations I set for myself while at the same time feeling pressurized about the stats, especially when I compare myself to others. When I take a step back, I find that in a day or two I WANT to write rather than feeling a should. Much healthier and thank goodness you feel the same.:-)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-24608232206030301912012-11-04T13:47:53.038+00:002012-11-04T13:47:53.038+00:00I used to feel huge pressure to respond to every t...I used to feel huge pressure to respond to every tag. I don't now. I always acknowledge I've been tagged but I don't always do the meme - sometimes they just don't suit me.<br />I get approached for a lot of charity posts and I still struggle with saying no but if I did everyone my blog would not be the space it is.<br />I think it's OK to take time out. Refresh and recharge. <br /><br />I always do silent sunday but often I do one other post a week - I don't worry about stats. It wasn't a conscious decision it just evolved - I think both the blog and me are better for it. That said at the moment I'm gearing up a little and that is a conscious decision. <br />The blogosphere can feel a bit competitive, a bit pressured. It's good to step back and take stock. This is your space on the internet. Enjoy some space! helloitsgemmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-90583769560120500532012-11-03T16:14:33.691+00:002012-11-03T16:14:33.691+00:00Thank you! Well I hope you keep going with your cu...Thank you! Well I hope you keep going with your current blog as I'm really enjoying your stories! It's always good to be measured and have a break once in a while. :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-80893470244296833082012-11-03T16:12:47.525+00:002012-11-03T16:12:47.525+00:00Yes definitely - they do have a positive effect! I...Yes definitely - they do have a positive effect! I generally always come back feeling very refreshed and raring to go - this was only meant to be a short break, but now I'm coming down with something, so I might be a little longer. Hope you are back on line very soon! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-60728156287122639062012-11-03T11:59:44.461+00:002012-11-03T11:59:44.461+00:00A very wise post! The only meme I have been tagged...A very wise post! The only meme I have been tagged in is yipour want(on) post and I m looking forward to joining. But then I am quite new to blogging after many false starts (so yes, I have had many a hiatus)The Prettygoodlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797098888794399299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-25433398648648211882012-11-03T10:14:21.377+00:002012-11-03T10:14:21.377+00:00I have taken a couple of 'blogging' breaks...I have taken a couple of 'blogging' breaks over the year and they have always had a positive effect. I was forced to take one this week being minus a lap top and now I am brimming with writing - haven't got the time to sit down and do it all but that is a whole other problem. As long as I can bullet point the stuff down I am happy.xLynsey Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026494707946270279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-37973075837886932482012-11-02T22:36:35.192+00:002012-11-02T22:36:35.192+00:00It's good to take one once in a while - bloggi...It's good to take one once in a while - blogging then feels so much fresher! Kew is lovely but it was very nippy the other day. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-83885972231674342932012-11-02T22:35:13.591+00:002012-11-02T22:35:13.591+00:00Hey Jazzy - thanks for that - that really reassure...Hey Jazzy - thanks for that - that really reassured me. I've had this big back log for ages - and I was never going to get around to doing it - so I thought it would be better to start with a clean slate. I've come to the conclusion - if you are struggling with what to write - leave it - stand back - and let a good story come. Quality not quantity! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-10132012860162306972012-11-02T21:20:55.193+00:002012-11-02T21:20:55.193+00:00I could probably do with a break..one day when I g...I could probably do with a break..one day when I get to the bottom of my list I might have few days off.<br /><br />I hope you found the space you needed. I love Kew, I'm glad you and Little A had a good day. xxEmma @mummymummymumhttp://www.mummymummymum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-87111090903020354642012-11-02T20:28:27.635+00:002012-11-02T20:28:27.635+00:00Oh thank god, there IS another blogger just like m...Oh thank god, there IS another blogger just like me!! There are memes I haven't done and there are posts I've half written or not at all. There are also days when I simply don't log on AT ALL! Howzat for a shocker?! And I've been struggling the last while over what to write too. Besides, if I spend a lot of time here than my son spends an inordinate amount of time on his xbox. I can't have that. Sometimes I have to step away from the blog and be a mum....and maybe take a walk in a beautiful park with my child ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for this!<br /><br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-13388023771986324562012-11-02T18:02:10.678+00:002012-11-02T18:02:10.678+00:00Did you mean 3 :o). I have heard of bloggers that ...Did you mean 3 :o). I have heard of bloggers that post once or twice a day! Three was a struggle for me - so I think it might be an idea to chillax - god awful word - a bit. Thank you - I have been flagging for ideas ... X. 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