Comments on Meagan Chaney Studios: Balancing Work and Life

Paul, Ang, LyNett, Tracey, and Patricia - Thank ...

2009-07-29T07:00:01.744-04:00

Paul, Ang, LyNett, Tracey, and Patricia -

Thank you for your comments, suggestions and support! It is great to know that there are other people out there who feel the same!

Paul - Thanks for reminding me how luck I am to be able to make a profit from something I am so passionate about! You'll get there. Just keep plugging away.

LyNett - Loved your aunt's advice! Sticking to a studio routine definitely helps! Except my studio hours are more like noon to 6pm, rather than 6am. :)

Tracey - I often wonder just how much my world will change when my husband and I start having kids. Maybe that's why I want to start keeping my priorities in check now. Congrats to you for finding the time to enjoy both pottery and Wesley!

I read your post today with much interest and empa...

2009-07-29T00:14:32.641-04:00

I read your post today with much interest and empathy. I can relate. I don't have any answers but just wanted to say you're not alone!

In 1993, the birth of my daughter slowed down my w...

2009-07-28T22:58:14.053-04:00

In 1993, the birth of my daughter slowed down my workaholic tendencies and I have embraced a slower pace (with work anyway) ever since and have worked around her school and summer schedules. We still have a lot going on, but I check my priorities frequently. She will only be here for two more years then off to college, so I'm enjoying all I can of her now while I can. Less money, Yep! But much greater joys, that's for sure! What most working women really need is a wife! my husband is really lucky!

First,let me say, I have enjoyed your blog so much...

2009-07-28T22:24:19.347-04:00

First,let me say, I have enjoyed your blog so much...and congratulations on your Appleton exhibit...it's been a real joy learning a little about what you have gone through to be where you are today...secondly, reading your blog today on "Thoughts", I just had to share with you what an aunt shared with me when I started on this path of creativity and was spending night and day to make my mark..she said, "never allow yourself to become a slave to your passion..instead, make your passion become a slave to you"..she said after she accepted that, she was able to spend her days in the studio (6:00am til about 3:00pm) and the rest of the day or evening with family and friends, gardens and such, thereby creating the balance..allowing new ideas to present themselves naturally and helped to keep from going through burn-out..of course, there are always extenuating circumstances..studio time has to be rearranged or time spent getting ready for shows, etc. but it works..looking forward to your next blog...and yes, they call me "Miz Permanently Lubricated Jaws"...
Happy play in the clay day,
LyNett
I am a potter, jewelry designer and do graphics for "t"s...so, been there, done that...LOL...

heheh love it, good to hear it.. go for some bala...

2009-07-28T21:42:29.122-04:00

heheh love it, good to hear it.. go for some balance, things seem to settle out every now and then after crazy show time all of a sudden the task is complete and the stress well dissipates...

A constant struggle indeed, though I must say that...

2009-07-28T16:03:24.894-04:00

A constant struggle indeed, though I must say that I *wish* I had the problem of less time in the studio equating to less income. At the moment I have no income from my time in the studio :p I hope to change that in the next year, five years in particular, but like most things that aren't just handed to a person it's an uphill battle.