Comments on: 7 Tips to Keep Your Family On-Board for Your Blogging Journey

By: Tyron Strough

Tyron Strough — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:34:21 +0000

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By: Cadence

Cadence — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:54 +0000

You have done a marvellous job by exploring this subject with such an honesty and depth. Thanks for sharing it with us!

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:27:06 +0000

This article was great! Should make a lot of people, myself included, really think before they starting blogging so it’s not viewed by their family as just another thing that will take time away from them.

For someone who already spends too much time on the computer just wasting time, it’s hard to explain how adding more time should be viewed as worthwhile for many.

Keep up the great articles!

By: Aglolink

Aglolink — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:19:46 +0000

Make a priority for those who follow our post to be my choice. This is the best way to make them more special

By: Ashwin

Ashwin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:14:16 +0000

Thanks!
I guess every once in a while, we tend to get lost in working & blogging… especially if you make money writing – like me!
This is my full time job & sometimes, I really have to rethink my priorities.
There are times when I have had to explain why blogging is so important to me.
We have to keep re-thiniking our priorites from time to time.I find that I reach a point of saturation sometimes, can’t wrtite any more. Like Hemingway said, we need to learn to stop when things are going well. Rest our minds – that recreation can be from joyful activites such as wathcing your kids play or cooking with your spouse.
I liked the idea about getting your spouse to tell you when you are too into blogging.

By: Mireicode

Mireicode — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:16:58 +0000

Hi, my name is Tim. Just wanted to say hi to the forum, I been creeping around here for a while now, but tend to participate more. Looking forward to make some new friends. Ciao!

Tim

NY, NY

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:49:26 +0000

@Killer – Go for it man! As long as you believe in yourself AND you respect your family’s time and input, I agree that you need to push forward and prove yourself through results.

@Allan – Thank you, man! It really does sound like we can relate to each other in this area. I think your pastor’s advice was very sound, and it seems like you have certainly taken it to heart to the benefit of yourself and your family.

By: Allan Ward

Allan Ward — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:44:56 +0000

Great post Dustin. You’re facing the similar challanges that I am – we even both have soccer practice!
I remember a pastor at church making a statement years ago about careers and sacrifices. He said “it’s alright to sacrifice things, as long as it’s you making the sacrifice and not your family”.
This really spoke to me and I’ve tried to honour that over the years as I’ve worked full time, studied an MBA part time, bought into a business and started blogging.
I have my most productive times when the rest of the family are in bed. When they’re up, and particularly before the kids go to bed, they have my attention.
Good luck with your blog.
Allan

By: Killer Ab Workout

Killer Ab Workout — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:32 +0000

This works for internet marketing too. I mean i cant tell you how many times my family think im nuts for doing what im doing. But i know if i keep pushing this i am going to make it. Thats why i have to end up doing.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:29 +0000

@Shannon O – You’re very welcome! Thanks for reading it…and for sharing it with your husband.

By: Shannon O | Confessions of a Loving Wife

Shannon O | Confessions of a Loving Wife — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:01:33 +0000

Dustin,

I so needed to read this today – I thank you… and my husband thanks you!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:06:45 +0000

@series – Thanks for your comment. I’ll assume you were being sarcastic. However, I must say that if you feel those are your only two options, you either have a horrible relationship now or you are not mature enough to enjoy a meaningful relationship and should stick to the single life.

By: series

series — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:21 +0000

if you want time for blogging you have 2 options:

1 Create a blog for your wife and she is bloggging too.
2 Forget your wife and live alone

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:01:10 +0000

@hokya – Thanks for the comment. I don’t have any family that blogs, aside from my wife’s periodic updates on a private Blogger site. If we both did, I think I’d have to buy another laptop. :)

By: hokya

hokya — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:57:33 +0000

blogging with family is really nice :D
i hope my sister will gonna love it soon

By: abercrombie milano

abercrombie milano — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:29:08 +0000

I’m sure you mommy bloggers do have a tough time with that balance. With the sheer number and enthusiasm of the mom blogging community, I often wonder how many ticked off teens we’ll have running around in 10-15 years with all of their baby pictures spread around the web

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:26:13 +0000

@Jeff – Awesome job on the “no computer time”! I have found that although it can be tough (as sad as that is), it really is more fulfilling to simply spend time with the family each day….without the distractions that accompany the laptop.

By: Jeff C

Jeff C — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:22:00 +0000

I actually implemented one of your suggestions today and stayed off the computer from the time I got home until the kids went to bed. Instead of huddling over my laptop, I played fetch with the dog and took the kids outside and played on scooters and bikes – it was refreshing! My wife has told me repeatedly that we need to do that, but sometimes I think you need to read it or hear it from a third party before it really sinks in. Keep up the good work!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:05:44 +0000

@Brad – Thanks so much! Coming from a tech guy, I especially take your compliments to heart.

@Dave – Thank you for your kind words. I definitely agree that these principles apply beyond blogging. The way we prioritize and then use our time is really the foundation of our quality of life.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:01:35 +0000

@Julius – Thanks! I definitely get my best ideas either directly from my family or, more often, by living with them and observing how we all interact.

@abercrombie – I think you have your priorities in the right place. We all love the readers and communities that gather around our blog, but blood runs thicker than blogs. :)