Comments on: Stuff & Things: Unplug Edition

By: Christine Rose Infanger

Christine Rose Infanger — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 07:00:41 +0000

It's so easy to get caught up in the constant pace of life. I used to be obsessed with answering every email immediately and replying to all social media right away out of fear my not doing so would reflect poorly on my artists or lead to them missing out on an opportunity. I'm a podcast junkie and heard an interview with Shonda Rhimes during which she discussed how she turns her phone off at 7pm every night. No work emails, no work calls, no texts, no SM- just life. Furthermore, she highly suggests all of her staff do the same. She said she has not once found herself in a situation so dire this policy was an issue and she cited the olden days when our parents peer group (with the exception of doctors) would leave work…and that was it until the next day. Shocking. Definitely worth a listen!! http://www.npr.org/2015/11/11/455594842/shonda-rhimes-on-running-three-hit-shows-and-the-limits-of-network-tv

By: Kristen @ See You In A Porridge

Kristen @ See You In A Porridge — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:09:29 +0000

unplugging is definitely necessary sometimes… otherwise i get burned out!

By: Elle Sees

Elle Sees — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:29:51 +0000

i'm unplugging a little–after i comment on blogs. i'm upin the mountains this weekend. have a good one.

By: Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}

Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 02:29:43 +0000

Is it terrible that I don't even know what FOMO means? I'll look it up. So glad you're taking time to unplug and relax.

By: Jackie @ My (Sort Of) Adult Life

Jackie @ My (Sort Of) Adult Life — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:16:37 +0000

Love this! Goodbye FOMO!

By: Rachel ¦¦ A Nesting Nomad

Rachel ¦¦ A Nesting Nomad — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 22:42:20 +0000

I spent the entire weekend last weekend without phone signal or wifi, and whilst it was a bit stressful to begin with as it was unanticipated, it ended up being awesome. So I think if I plan ahead for it next time (!) I'm definitely on board.

By: Myra

Myra — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 22:02:10 +0000

Uhhh I had no idea what FOMO meant until I just Googled it, lol!!! I'm so glad you're going to get some r&r this weekend, friend!

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:59:23 +0000

Oh man, I've been MEANING to take a weekend off for ages. But, I can never seem to make it happen. I always have that, "Well, I can make time for that on Saturday..." sort of attitude, meaning my weekends end up being no different than my workweeks. I think I need to take your tip and write out everything that needs to get done, and just tackle it all before the weekend hits!

xoxo
Kat

By: SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:50:51 +0000

Enjoy! It's very freeing!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:16:29 +0000

I don't have FOMO necessarily. I just always feel like if I do stuff through the weekend, I can get ahead. Monday morning is less overwhelming this way. i.e. I was up at 5am doing paperwork I didn't have time to do last night :/ I'd rather get up early than stay up late.
Glad I could help! Thank Michael too…she posted it! http://www.crazytragicalmostmagic.com/