Comments on: How You Choose To Spend Your Time

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:12 +0000

I’ve been forced to examine how I spend my time, and how I don’t want to waste it, after episodes of illness. Being so limited physically really makes you reconsider the most valuble use of your time and physical energy.

By: M.L.

M.L. — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:38:53 +0000

Very well said!

By: debby

debby — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:45:13 +0000

I’ve been off the grid for the last week due to a blizzard. I’m boiling water and cooking on my woodstove and just working harder for the basics. Even so, I have a lot more time… without my computer. We just got internet back (hopefully the electricity will follow). I’m enjoying a little computer time this evening, but I hope to NOT get back to normal once I’m back to normal.

By: Norman from CA

Norman from CA — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:58:07 +0000

Posts like this are the reason I love this blog. It’s easy to get caught up in all the ‘lifehacking’ advice out there, and some of it is helpful, but I really appreciate the calm and sensible advice you provide. Thanks Shirley!

By: Jann B.

Jann B. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:55:33 +0000

Sometimes I feel like every minute of my day is scheduled for some activity or some place to go. I don’t want to live like this any more.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:19 +0000

What you wrote about just existing day to day describes my life to a tee. I feel frazzled and unhappy and although I keep going all the time at the end of the day I don’t feel that I have accomplished much. You have encouraged me to try to figure out changes I can make. Your posts always inspire me.

By: John

John — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:49:58 +0000

Your site is very well done!

It appears that people are drawn to simple living for different reasons. Decluttering, green living, financial freedom, wanting more time, etc. I imagine there are as many ways to approach the topic as there are people. In response to one woman’s post I find that decluttering and purging is very helpful for me. I like clean, open space. It helps me keep valuable items organized, protected, and accessible. It allows me to think more clearly and be more creative and more relaxed. An added benefit to purging is being able to live in a smaller space mor enjoyably and less expensively. I am planning to use my free space to rent my home by the week, allowing me to travel while getting paid! Ultimately our choices must fit our lifestyle.

ThAnk you for your excellent site

By: :::::::::::: wife mom maniac ::::::::::::

:::::::::::: wife mom maniac :::::::::::: — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:03:53 +0000

I’m sure I’m not alone as a reader who spends too much time on the computer. It’s inspiring and wonderful, and as a stay at home mom to three young kids sometimes it’s an important outlet for me, but it’s a big time sucker that takes time away from other things I’ve claimed I don’t have time for. Thanks for the reminder :)