Comments on: Why sponteneity needs structure

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:34:45 +0000

Just now seeing this post over a year later because I am so lost as to find that balance you’re talking about…I simply put into my search “mom needs structure” and your blog came up. I appreciated reading your thoughts. I have told myself for so long that “I’ll figure it out” but, honestly, I think I’m starting to feel defeated – which is a hard feeling because I’m used to feeling pretty good at things. But you hit the nail on the head – my laid-back, spontaneous, creative self NEEDS more structure, too. (We do have structure – just not enough for me to feel like things are running as smoothly as they could.) Just figuring out how to create that extra structure is my problem. It’s almost like it has to come from outside – so thanks for the fence post idea. I already do some of these things but having the analogy helps – and just having you put words to the particular stress that I feel at times was also helpful. Thank you.

By: Mastering the Mini-Task

Mastering the Mini-Task — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:34:37 +0000

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:18:55 +0000

Ana- Welcome! I know the transition you are talking about oooh so well! I think I am still in it, though it does shift and change as you work through reestablishing what your priorities, responsibilities and goals are now…so different than in the “working” world. Even how we think about what we do now (as somehow less important) all needs to get re-examined!