tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post1551013800840096946..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Learning to be "Indistractable" and a Found PoemCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-71902476201210572142021-02-05T16:49:13.150-06:002021-02-05T16:49:13.150-06:00Hi Carmela,
Lots of tips to save & share here...Hi Carmela, <br />Lots of tips to save & share here. I feel accomplished about breaking habits (the undesirable) & also about creating habits (those that boost me) so it's a spot-on<br />pep talk. I'm so lucky to know you via Teaching Authors.<br />Jan/ Bookseedstudio <br />jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-49121980604836515782021-02-05T11:10:31.659-06:002021-02-05T11:10:31.659-06:00Tabitha, glad to know you found the post helpful.
...Tabitha, glad to know you found the post helpful.<br />April, I've been guilty of distracting myself with food, too, but that's a habit I'm working to break this year. Another distraction I use: watching DVDs of TV mystery shows I get from the library. (We don't subscribe to any streaming services.) :-)Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-77734303458896878382021-02-04T21:20:49.661-06:002021-02-04T21:20:49.661-06:00Very practical post ~ thank you! I use not only so...Very practical post ~ thank you! I use not only social media to distract from that ‘psychological discomfort,’ but food, my many animals; the one I use most is taking out the trash and recycling (that always makes me feel productive). I, too, use InsightTimer and love it. <br /><br />It’s wonderful that Ruth uses eBird to track her birding...so many ways to keep us going! And it’s funny: my word for 2021 was Courageous, but just today I changed it to Focused. So many of us are in search of the calm, still place when we are focused, I think. I would never have pegged you as someone like me in that area. You DO inspire, Carmela!April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128192997917583478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-77361521304501511812021-02-04T20:20:47.302-06:002021-02-04T20:20:47.302-06:00Great post, Carmela! Very useful. Thanks!Great post, Carmela! Very useful. Thanks!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-70392979425052977782021-02-02T14:53:06.412-06:002021-02-02T14:53:06.412-06:00Thanks much, Kay. I hope you enjoy Gretchen Rubin&...Thanks much, Kay. I hope you enjoy Gretchen Rubin's work.<br />Esther, so glad to be of service!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-10157900144397866842021-01-30T13:46:57.521-06:002021-01-30T13:46:57.521-06:00Thanks, Carmela, for introducing me to SEVERAL new...Thanks, Carmela, for introducing me to SEVERAL new understandings of why I am distracted - and even better, how I can regain my focus.<br />Esther Hershenhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016897434029543881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66066016191783293662021-01-30T12:41:31.982-06:002021-01-30T12:41:31.982-06:00Wow! Those are some impressive chains you've g...Wow! Those are some impressive chains you've got going. Thanks for sharing your strategies. I've heard some interviews with Gretchen Rubin, but haven't had a chance to read her book yet. I think I need to move it up on my list and check out her podcast, too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-25568370992804788232021-01-30T12:22:59.607-06:002021-01-30T12:22:59.607-06:00I hadn't heard of Tiny Habits. Thanks for shar...I hadn't heard of Tiny Habits. Thanks for sharing, Sara. Glad you found the post helpful.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762498873800253686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-64810974246368793622021-01-30T12:13:30.617-06:002021-01-30T12:13:30.617-06:00Ruth, I agree about bird watching and meditation. ...Ruth, I agree about bird watching and meditation. I've downloaded the ebird app but haven't used it much. Thanks for letting me know about its tracking feature!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-64004775797179094042021-01-30T12:12:16.065-06:002021-01-30T12:12:16.065-06:00Thanks, Linda Mitchell. I'm so glad to know yo...Thanks, Linda Mitchell. I'm so glad to know you found it inspiring.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-59378738259544960292021-01-30T11:37:07.672-06:002021-01-30T11:37:07.672-06:00This was really an interesting and helpful post, C...This was really an interesting and helpful post, Carmela—thank you! Eyal's book sounds good, too. I recently finished Tiny Habits by BJ Fog, and it had some good tips as well. Continued success on your unbroken chain!Sarah H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01121619168629577203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-9750429156651558802021-01-30T10:31:45.991-06:002021-01-30T10:31:45.991-06:00Great post! I have been using the "don't ...Great post! I have been using the "don't break the chain" strategy to incorporate birdwatching into my life. The app eBird keeps track of streaks, and I'm on day 145 today. It's satisfying and kind of like meditation in some ways! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-76420403067551419142021-01-30T06:30:59.818-06:002021-01-30T06:30:59.818-06:00What a rich and wonderful post! I love the thought...What a rich and wonderful post! I love the thoughts about distraction and time boxing. And, I really appreciate your description of how you fit each of these ideas into your life. You inspire. Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-25035640901116291142021-01-29T19:23:30.727-06:002021-01-29T19:23:30.727-06:00I found your routines to be worthwhile and I even ...I found your routines to be worthwhile and I even downloaded the Insight Timer. Now for evening relaxation and pauses from a loaded day. That app will surely come in handy Carmela. I do use my STEP app to track my walking so your poem makes so much sense. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-14129680250738322482021-01-29T16:34:09.795-06:002021-01-29T16:34:09.795-06:00Thanks for stopping by, Linda. Yes, my social medi...Thanks for stopping by, Linda. Yes, my social media quasi-addiction was due in large part to the pandemic, so I'm working hard to cure that. Good luck to you!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-32593457415570011472021-01-29T16:31:28.655-06:002021-01-29T16:31:28.655-06:00I enjoyed how you explained everything, Carmela, e...I enjoyed how you explained everything, Carmela, even the poem, which takes all the info & keeps what's really important. I just got a book that we sold at the used bookstore where I work (all volunteer) & put it on my kindle, hoping I too can change some of those "distraction habits". You certainly connected with me & my challenges all this past, pandemic, year. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-67742548927594530962021-01-29T10:51:44.241-06:002021-01-29T10:51:44.241-06:00Thanks, Janice. I agree!
Bridget--I'm fascinat...Thanks, Janice. I agree!<br />Bridget--I'm fascinated by the habit-formation. I'll have to check out Clear's book. Congrats on your TERRIFIC Duolingo streak! Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-72660783723210103002021-01-29T09:01:28.584-06:002021-01-29T09:01:28.584-06:00Fascinating post! Congrats on your meditation succ...Fascinating post! Congrats on your meditation success - a beautiful byproduct of 2020. I've begun reading 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. He mentions the idea of habit stacking,similar to the idea of "don't breaking the chain". I've used this technique for my German language acquisition using the Duolingo app - 653 days and counting! (I wish it meant I was more proficient than I am though. ;) Interesting insight about 'psychological discomfort causing distraction' - hadn't thought of it that way, but totally makes sense. Love your found poem - explains the monitoring strategy perfectly! :)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-87482824793105852042021-01-29T08:34:23.776-06:002021-01-29T08:34:23.776-06:00Carmela, always a good idea to limit distractions ...Carmela, always a good idea to limit distractions that eat up writing time. This book does sound useful and I'm glad it's helped you. Social media and checking e-mail is a distraction that can eat up valuable time and is driven by emotions. It's important to understand that. Janice Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913934779785635150noreply@blogger.com