Comments on: The importance of Quiet Time

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:50:33 +0000

My son is 7 months and sleeps til 7am, so Ryan, you shouldn’t worry.

By: Eine halbe Stunde reicht schon

Eine halbe Stunde reicht schon — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:30:42 +0000

[...] Oder: warum ich gerne frÃ¼h aufstehe: The importance of Quiet Time [via poolie per IM] [...]

By: Jonathan Burk

Jonathan Burk — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:26:18 +0000

I was just curious, is God at all a part of these quiet times for you? I mean is God at all any motivation for you to meditate on these things? It’s just, I mean, in Christian circles I think quiet times are valued practices but Ive never really heard of someone really asking themselves questions like those ones you ask yourself on a daily basis without God involved. So, I was just wondering.

By: Carsonified » Blog Archive » Don’t waste time

Carsonified » Blog Archive » Don’t waste time — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:33:01 +0000

[...] During my 1-hour quiet/meditation time this morning, I was thinking about how short life is. It’s shocking really. So I drew a little sketch that would help me visualize how much time I’ve got left. I know it sounds a bit morbid, but oh well. [...]

By: Peter Koman

Peter Koman — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:43:29 +0000

Khoa Bui makes a point. Who cares if world is a better place at 6am, just enjoy it :). btw. washing dishes feels very therapeutically to me, so you might try that to. no really, it’s such a different thing compared to working with a computer. it’s something ordinary which makes something done (accomplished) right there at that moment.

By: Serge Lescouarnec

Serge Lescouarnec — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:37:32 +0000

Ryan

Good to read something that is not more productivity porn.

Mentioned it on ‘Serge the Concierge’

A bientot

Serge
‘The French Guy from New Jersey’
http://www.sergetheconcierge.com

By: Ryan Carson

Ryan Carson — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:12:30 +0000

@reggieCasual – Wow, 4am?! I’m actually tempted ;)

By: reggieCasual

reggieCasual — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:40:52 +0000

If you think deciding to get up one hour early is great, just think about what getting up 2-3 hours earlier will allow you to do.

I’ve been getting up at 4:00 a.m. and have really enjoyed the luxury of uninterrupted time. If I could have uninteruppted time during the day, I think I’d be a lot more productive.

Now, getting up at 4:00 isn’t easy, for one – you have to be in bed by 9 or 10, but once you get into it, you’ll wonder why you’d never done it before.

Good luck!

By: James Deer

James Deer — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:07:42 +0000

I would love to get some quiet time, although I don’t have kids I have a 7 and 4 year old brother and sister and two 15 year old sisters, theres not much quiet time around here. My only problem is sleeping, as soon as I hit the hay my mind starts wondering with new ideas for my app/other business ideas.

Does anyone know of any methods of getting good sleep? (then I’ll be able to awake early enough to get some quiet time!)

By: Kerri

Kerri — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:47:45 +0000

I def. agree with Ryan. QT is the BEST. And sooo essential. I have 2 children as well…4 and 2, and often find even just a few moments here and there…if even just for a few minutes to sit and reflect. You CAN do it with kids! Plus, I believe it’s important for my kids to see that “mommytime” is important too. My 4 yr old will even say to me now (esp. when her brother is bothering her!) “Mommy, I need some alone time.” And I give it to her. It’s all about respect in this household! Good for you Ryan!

By: Khoa Bui

Khoa Bui — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:47:16 +0000

I went for a walk today :) … that is all!

By: Michael T. Halligan

Michael T. Halligan — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:23:06 +0000

Ryan,

A baby? Congratulations! You and Gill should move to Seattle, and buy the other half of the awesome Craftsman duplex Linda & I are buying in Seattle. Then Kaylee & Carson Jr can chill and plan their world domination together.

Michael

By: Matt Carey

Matt Carey — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:17:23 +0000

I really wasn’t intending to start a whiny Dad’s thread, honest!

One of the things I do is leave the studio at 5.30 every day and come home. It would be so easy to stay and work late and never see the kids. So I come home, do bathtime and stories and put them to bed. My wife and I get some time together to catch up have dinner and then I go and do some work. It means I tend to work late and getting up in the morning is hard but I wouldn’t swap the family time for anything. It also means the hour or two when I’m the only one awake in the house at night are my time to reflect and think. :)

By: chrishallmedia | the blog of interaction designer chris hall

chrishallmedia | the blog of interaction designer chris hall — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:54:09 +0000

[...] I couldn’t agree more with this article by Ryan Carson. Â I wake up at 6 each morning so I have time to spend a few minutes in quiet reflection reading scriptures, and it makes a world of difference in my day.Â I’m able to focus much better, and prioritize my day to get more accomplished.Â I found this practice particularly helpful as a manager, because I was able to get to work an hour before my employees showed up and actually get things done before people started demanding my attention.Â Quiet time is nice. [...]

By: Ryan Carson

Ryan Carson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:07:47 +0000

Wow, looks like kiddos will make it a challenge :) I’ll still try though!

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:49:53 +0000

Hi have a quiet time – an afternoon nap.. 3- 3:30 – works wonders and never did the Spanish any harm!

Try pzizz it is excellent.

By: Geof Harries

Geof Harries — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:05:10 +0000

Ha, look at us whiny dads. Honestly, Ryan, if I could have Quiet Time, I’d take it in a second because it is so important to step back, reflect and breathe. But since I don’t have that option, then, well…I guess it’s hugs instead.

By: Dave Kinsella

Dave Kinsella — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:21:33 +0000

I have to join in with the other guys here.. you obviously have no children. However early I get up, it’s usually a sure bet that my daughter will be waiting for me to make her breakfast.

I’ve resolved to stay up for an hour after everybody else in the house is asleep – MY quiet time ;)

By: Geof Harries

Geof Harries — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:10:15 +0000

When we had only one child, I had peaceful moments like this. With two kids (same ages as Matt’s) it’s a whole different ballgame. Daddy, daddy, daddy!

By: Julian Schrader

Julian Schrader — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:42:47 +0000

I get up 5:30am and have one hour of quiet time. Then taking a shower, having breakfast and I’m off to school at 7:15amâ€¦

By: Adam Groves

Adam Groves — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:43:19 +0000

@matt & ryan: a mate of mine is married with a 2yr old son and another one on the way, and he manages to have a quiet time at 6am most mornings. I’d do the same if I could get out of bed at that time ..

By: Ryan Carson

Ryan Carson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:37:19 +0000

@Matt: That must be tough. As Gill and I are planning a pregnancy, I’ll soon be in your shoes! Maybe I’ll have to eat my words after that ;)

By: Darren

Darren — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:29:46 +0000

good move Ryan – I try to do something similar and it’s well worth making the sacrifice to do it.

By: Stefson

Stefson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:25:17 +0000

/insidejoke: Did you have time to answer the questions?

By: Matt Carey

Matt Carey — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:57:01 +0000

I wish I had time for quiet time!

With a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 year old, quiet time does not exist. Work and life is so hectic that I need some time to think and take a breath…