tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546720810282359735.post7446960544440673098..comments2023-08-16T01:01:14.921-07:00Comments on Rick's Turning Point: Super DadRick Juliussonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15652777017001535161noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546720810282359735.post-51459708509911222722010-01-15T11:33:27.867-08:002010-01-15T11:33:27.867-08:00Well, anything that can get you to stop saying &qu...Well, anything that can get you to stop saying "Jeebus" has to be a good thing. I suppose the next step for both of us is to make it such a habit, such a way of life that we don't need a timer, we just naturally do each thing to its fullest.<br /><br />As for running back to the computer, that's just the number one way to get pulled out of the present. I only let myself Facebook twice a day for 5 minutes, and try to remember that a new email doesn't have to be seen right away - leave that for prescribed times too. Amazing how often I'll just drift away from the kids to "quickly check emails," and sad how used to it they are.Rick Juliussonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652777017001535161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6546720810282359735.post-71230376214583605952010-01-15T09:47:45.801-08:002010-01-15T09:47:45.801-08:00That's brilliant. I especially like the part a...That's brilliant. I especially like the part about focusing on one realm at a time. I do a lot of "flitting" on my stay-at-home days. I've actually started using a timer in the kitchen, as in "I will clean the kitchen for exactly 30 minutes." That way, it goes from "Jeebus! What a huge pile of dishes. I'll never get it done," to "Well, it's only 20 minutes." Just as importantly, every time I start to run back to the computer to send an email, or notice something that needs picking up in the living room, I just look at the timer and remind myself to focus on what I'm doing. And then 30 minutes later, the kitchen is remarkably clean, and I am D-O-N-E with that part of the chores for the day.Robert Arjethttp://scriptteacher.arjet.netnoreply@blogger.com