tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post8253620073936381756..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: 3 Ways to Bulldoze FearJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30822302479627440412011-03-03T21:29:10.114-05:002011-03-03T21:29:10.114-05:00Kinda like I jog-plod, plod, plod.
Not pretty, but...Kinda like I jog-plod, plod, plod.<br />Not pretty, but often the job gets done.<br /><br />Did I add that the Perseverance word in my Concordance section of the Bible is worn thin?<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49664930105883551362011-03-01T23:09:17.758-05:002011-03-01T23:09:17.758-05:00Erm... I don't?? Hehhe.. no, I completely agr...Erm... I don't?? Hehhe.. no, I completely agree with you.. this is great advice.. baby steps first :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35988492071134135972011-03-01T15:20:36.757-05:002011-03-01T15:20:36.757-05:00All the ideas are good. I love it where you say t...All the ideas are good. I love it where you say to "carve out time for new things and then do them repeatedly." That is something I can take away and put on a card and use. Thanks.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-79340985957097216362011-03-01T13:26:21.279-05:002011-03-01T13:26:21.279-05:00Prayer is a big one for me. Thanking God for all t...Prayer is a big one for me. Thanking God for all the good things in my life and praying for other people help me put everything in perspective.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23961975042013130482011-03-01T09:02:12.865-05:002011-03-01T09:02:12.865-05:00Very good, sensible steps. I've got some chang...Very good, sensible steps. I've got some changes to work on myself. I like especially #1 -- when I remember this principle, it helps me a lot.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16206590983237518902011-03-01T08:28:35.153-05:002011-03-01T08:28:35.153-05:00Ellie: It must be God. I'm honored this touche...Ellie: It must be God. I'm honored this touched you. <br /><br />Sarah: Me too. I'm a list girl. Have a wonderful week too!<br /><br />Susan P: Welcome! I'm so glad you're giving a workshop. Please use any materials from my site. And if your group has any questions I could answer, I'd be happy to talk to any of them.<br /><br />Loree: Boy, do I understand that! I often look back and think, "I was afraid of THAT??"<br /><br />Erin: Trend away!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24448455054986424572011-03-01T07:54:34.478-05:002011-03-01T07:54:34.478-05:00I love the idea of "exciting safe"... I ...I love the idea of "exciting safe"... I tend to lean towards the "exciting side" and need to trend towards "safe". This is great advice.Erin MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665098986271579372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35961745491899198582011-03-01T02:47:59.255-05:002011-03-01T02:47:59.255-05:00I really like this post, Jill, especially #3.
...I really like this post, Jill, especially #3. <br /><br />The best way that I've found to get over fear is to work through it, bit by scary bit. Most of the time I end up looking back and think, what in the world was I so afraid of??!? Fear is a funny thing. It can run our lives if we let it. I prefer to stomp it out!<br /><br />"Fear not!"Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-15246710633143568582011-03-01T00:29:16.560-05:002011-03-01T00:29:16.560-05:00Hi Jill,
I hopped here from Jody's blog, and I...Hi Jill,<br />I hopped here from Jody's blog, and I'm so glad I did. Couldn't be more timely. I'm presenting a workshop on blogging to my writer's group this Saturday. Though I'm a relative novice, I'm slightly more "expert" than they are. I would like to include your article on blogging in my handouts. I will also be adding your site to my handout-list of helpful sites for writers. <br /><br />Thank you for your helpful blog. I'm pleased to follow and share it. <br />Though I'm writing a nonfiction Christian living book, my blog isn't about writing. It's about Christian living. Please stop by and visit.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />SusanNorth Jersey Christian Writers Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981039468686243008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52006702818401079922011-02-28T21:08:34.933-05:002011-02-28T21:08:34.933-05:00I love your advice to focus on steps rather than t...I love your advice to focus on steps rather than the goal. I'm all about tackling things in small chunks.<br /><br />Have a great week, Jill! :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-57126723008759299832011-02-28T19:53:35.284-05:002011-02-28T19:53:35.284-05:00Wow! These things have been on my mind lately. I l...Wow! These things have been on my mind lately. I love the way you answered some of my questions without even knowing. It must be God. Thank you so much, Jill. I'll have to add this post to my favorites so I never forget.Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40082782657535985262011-02-28T16:22:25.428-05:002011-02-28T16:22:25.428-05:00Wendy: We are on the same wavelength! Support keep...Wendy: We are on the same wavelength! Support keeps me sane!<br /><br />Maren: What a terrific motivator--I am bigger than fear! Thank you!<br /><br />Lynn: Same here. I love reading how other people work through their problems. <br /><br />Patti: Hand me the blinders! <br /><br />Constance: Yeah, if we tallied up our choices each day, it would be surprising how many are based on fear. Good point.<br /><br />Melissa: Don't I understand that! Sometimes novels are like the big bad monster in the closet!<br /><br />Aron: You're wife is a genius. She is. :) It's true that the more we do something, the more normal it becomes.<br /><br />Keli: I'm with you--breaking a task into small bits today. Much easier than thinking of all I need to do with it!<br /><br />Angela C: Yes, and sometimes we need someone else to believe in us on the days we can't. <br /><br />P.W.: Support chips! Love it!<br /><br />Ralene: You've had such a life-changing few months. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, and do enjoy getting out of that cocoon!<br /><br />Georgiana: The Psalms are great for getting out of fear--I agree. God is the ultimate bulldozer!<br /><br />Susan JR: You're too smart. I'm writing your steps down!<br /><br />Tamika: You're right. He always takes our burdens, even if we do need a reminder!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31704675984653917152011-02-28T16:10:29.139-05:002011-02-28T16:10:29.139-05:00Fear was a gaping foothold in my life before I cam...Fear was a gaping foothold in my life before I came to Christ. Now, I have the privilege of leaving my burdens with Him. Some days, I do this just fine. Other days, I need a reminder:)Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52067292059280910362011-02-28T14:39:32.842-05:002011-02-28T14:39:32.842-05:00Hi Jill -
I deal with fear by: 1) Prayer. 2) Quot...Hi Jill -<br /><br />I deal with fear by: 1) Prayer. 2) Quoting scriptures I've memorized on the subject. 3) Diving into whatever task I'm avoiding because of it. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-43879656608023845522011-02-28T14:07:39.761-05:002011-02-28T14:07:39.761-05:00Great post! Fear can be such a hindrance. I love s...Great post! Fear can be such a hindrance. I love some of the Psalms to help me work through my fears.<br /><br />PS. Love the pic of the mermaid pose.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-26502363243752020842011-02-28T14:04:51.765-05:002011-02-28T14:04:51.765-05:00Great post, Jill! I can't think of anything to...Great post, Jill! I can't think of anything to add that hasn't already been said, but I will say that this post is timely as I set my goals for March. Time to step out of my cocoon!Ralenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890775905785233298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65087864757020554342011-02-28T13:24:23.130-05:002011-02-28T13:24:23.130-05:00Kind of sounds like AA. Come to think of it, I thi...Kind of sounds like AA. Come to think of it, I think those steps could apply just as well. <br /><br />Find a sponsor, work through the issues one at a time until you reach your goal. We should all get writer's anonymous chips and definitely have a 'sponsor' in this field. It's always great to have someone provide objective support and insight. Kudos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68512787953202877482011-02-28T13:05:07.118-05:002011-02-28T13:05:07.118-05:00You make some great points. The goal itself can se...You make some great points. The goal itself can seem agonizingly far out of reach sometimes. But the steps along the way are achievable, one at a time. Support and accountability are crucial on any journey, especially to counteract the inevitable negativity that also seems to come. If you inundate yourself with enough positive encouragement though, you can truly be unstoppable!Angela C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13900955241397536110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49013389711593814462011-02-28T13:00:36.800-05:002011-02-28T13:00:36.800-05:00I frequently battle fear. Your first tip helps me,...I frequently battle fear. Your first tip helps me, Jill. By breaking a task into parts, it can seem less daunting. Right now, for example, I'm preparing to write my next story. If I look at the big picture, Second Book Syndrome could take over, causing me to experience a bout of doubts.<br /><br />What's working for me is to focus on the next step: reading a reference book. That's doable. As I move from one task to the next, the book will get written--and I won't be as likely to fall prey to fear.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31458072365672232322011-02-28T11:59:10.904-05:002011-02-28T11:59:10.904-05:00Great post, Jill :) I agree that fear really can ...Great post, Jill :) I agree that fear really can be a huge de-motivator for things we want to accomplish and I struggle with that all the time. My wife gave me a great piece of advice I try to follow which is, "if you're afraid of something, do it several times, then you will probably find it's not so scary afterall."Aron Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182721389040575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-4376323387993845402011-02-28T11:50:09.286-05:002011-02-28T11:50:09.286-05:00I'm experiencing some fear myself right now - ...I'm experiencing some fear myself right now - my novel has become a behemoth to me. I think I'll combat the fear by breaking it down into workable bits. Let's hope it works!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-1707140129139480942011-02-28T10:23:09.275-05:002011-02-28T10:23:09.275-05:00Jill, your points are so valid. It scary and surpr...Jill, your points are so valid. It scary and surprising how often we make choices based on fear. Thanks for this excellent advice to move beyond it.Constance Phillipshttp://www.constancephillips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-53823393345865300332011-02-28T10:22:27.829-05:002011-02-28T10:22:27.829-05:00Thanks, Jill, for the great post!! Reminders on ho...Thanks, Jill, for the great post!! Reminders on how Fear can control our lives, and what we need to do to stomp him, are always needed & much appreciated. Baby steps, sometimes wearing blinders, are surely the key!!patti.mallett_pphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453756965198648016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54467961511722104462011-02-28T09:54:39.407-05:002011-02-28T09:54:39.407-05:00All good points Jill! Support and inspiration from...All good points Jill! Support and inspiration from other's stories of achievment help keep me working toward my own goals and dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40241598516868150062011-02-28T09:51:24.315-05:002011-02-28T09:51:24.315-05:00One of the things that helps me is to take a deep ...One of the things that helps me is to take a deep breath and just jump right in. Everyday you don't do the thing you're afraid of, it grows bigger, and I refuse to give away my power!:) I am bigger than fear. Have a great day, Jill:) Love the post:)Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822883386535433289noreply@blogger.com