tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post2464179280864732425..comments2024-03-26T12:51:36.446-07:00Comments on Carmen Varner // Food, Lifestyle, and Travel Writer: Ways to Avoid Blogger Burnout + My Tips for Self-CareCarmen Varnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10069095689727177681noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-13147437106478701642017-05-20T10:50:02.044-07:002017-05-20T10:50:02.044-07:00100% true! :]100% true! :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-47539256399361951812017-05-20T10:49:52.202-07:002017-05-20T10:49:52.202-07:00I say: take some time off, even just a day or two ...I say: take some time off, even just a day or two & just think, be, live, enjoy. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-79854243511117350692017-05-20T10:49:30.802-07:002017-05-20T10:49:30.802-07:00Yes, so much yes. Slowing down is important - some...Yes, so much yes. Slowing down is important - some of my best posts were written in those slow moments when I had time to think! :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-86245037263824520952017-05-20T10:48:57.148-07:002017-05-20T10:48:57.148-07:00The thing is...there's always something to do,...The thing is...there's always something to do, something you should be doing, something you can do, so you HAVE to make sure you take some time off so you don't feel like you're permanently working. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-55454618566030124042017-05-20T10:48:11.623-07:002017-05-20T10:48:11.623-07:00That's one I'm working on, but everything ...That's one I'm working on, but everything helps. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-72440037133506496222017-05-20T10:47:56.884-07:002017-05-20T10:47:56.884-07:00True that. So hard!! :]True that. So hard!! :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-13541067381182964632017-05-20T10:47:46.596-07:002017-05-20T10:47:46.596-07:00Thanks Diana! Learning to set some time aside for ...Thanks Diana! Learning to set some time aside for yourself is so important. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-81684019515375979802017-05-20T10:47:24.873-07:002017-05-20T10:47:24.873-07:00Yes!! Totally. :]Yes!! Totally. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-6786443298112157012017-05-20T10:47:17.745-07:002017-05-20T10:47:17.745-07:00It really is, because as I've learned, there&#...It really is, because as I've learned, there's always something to do. ALWAYS. Give yourself some time off. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-32794558764692120972017-05-20T10:46:43.979-07:002017-05-20T10:46:43.979-07:00Thanks Christina! That means a lot. I've been ...Thanks Christina! That means a lot. I've been blogging for six years & in the social media world as a professional for four years, so I do have a range of experience. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-30100971049420919152017-05-20T10:45:48.320-07:002017-05-20T10:45:48.320-07:00Business hours, batch tasking, & time blocking...Business hours, batch tasking, & time blocking will be your best friends in the blogging world. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-11369261047796568202017-05-20T10:45:19.842-07:002017-05-20T10:45:19.842-07:00It is hard! I often find myself wanting to answer ...It is hard! I often find myself wanting to answer people right away, but business doesn't work that way. You have to set some time to breathe & live. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-75448408570090648332017-05-20T10:44:57.490-07:002017-05-20T10:44:57.490-07:00Exactly, or have a daily, weekly, & monthly ch...Exactly, or have a daily, weekly, & monthly checklist so you don't get too far behind. I found myself answering three month old blog comments - definitely not ideal. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-78030888181047660512017-05-20T10:44:05.920-07:002017-05-20T10:44:05.920-07:00Setting business hours is life-changing! :]Setting business hours is life-changing! :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-81067589750691831962017-05-20T10:43:46.588-07:002017-05-20T10:43:46.588-07:00I'm doing the exact same thing! That's why...I'm doing the exact same thing! That's why setting business hours or hours of operation will help you maximize your time. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-23330576152649763782017-05-20T10:43:03.046-07:002017-05-20T10:43:03.046-07:00I feel the exact same way! I try to have two days ...I feel the exact same way! I try to have two days off for myself but still end up doing minimal tasks like pinning on Pinterest. As long as you don't feel overwhelmed, I think it's okay. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-54861480127902623772017-05-20T10:41:02.066-07:002017-05-20T10:41:02.066-07:00Thank you so much! That means a lot. It's nice...Thank you so much! That means a lot. It's nice to know I'm not alone in my Friends binge watching. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-25696110483761345812017-05-20T10:40:25.550-07:002017-05-20T10:40:25.550-07:00Take my word for it, invest in yourself & trea...Take my word for it, invest in yourself & treat yourself with care or else you get tired & can't do anything. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-55625381909489704092017-05-20T10:39:55.982-07:002017-05-20T10:39:55.982-07:00Sounds like a good routine! Recently I've been...Sounds like a good routine! Recently I've been trying to get to sleep earlier so I can wake up earlier & that has been helping. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-41147600596333654512017-05-20T10:39:10.569-07:002017-05-20T10:39:10.569-07:00So many phone beeps! That's why have to do bus...So many phone beeps! That's why have to do business hours. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-77509772472547726692017-05-20T10:38:55.503-07:002017-05-20T10:38:55.503-07:00Setting business hours has honestly been life-chan...Setting business hours has honestly been life-changing! Sounds dramatic but it's true. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-1773736188530511032017-05-20T10:38:40.746-07:002017-05-20T10:38:40.746-07:00Yes a recharge & break were necessary. :]Yes a recharge & break were necessary. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-92079727924224094672017-05-20T10:38:22.312-07:002017-05-20T10:38:22.312-07:00It really does! It's my favorite. :]It really does! It's my favorite. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-26583445152379782282017-05-20T10:38:09.399-07:002017-05-20T10:38:09.399-07:00My Nana would always have Lipton iced tea as well....My Nana would always have Lipton iced tea as well. :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298154260666192582.post-23177682458304342082017-05-20T10:37:53.473-07:002017-05-20T10:37:53.473-07:00Hooray for green tea! :]Hooray for green tea! :]≈ CARMEN ≈http://www.itscarmen.comnoreply@blogger.com