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Heat Intolerance: Symptom of Neuropathy?
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Thx John. I'm in bed so much that my computer, Gladys, is too heavy and takes up my entire bed tray. My MS Surface Tablet, Mildred, is what I use mostly. But, the tip I was mainly talking about is how to achieve a balance on the blog. I have come to recognize I can't be as active as I want and need to quit worrying that I'm neglecting anyone or their posts. It's impossible not to! Again, trying to be perfect. That gets me in so much trouble! I'm just compelled to fluff up everyone's world and make them feel validated, cared about and comforted. My limitations are so great. I have to RELINQUISH. Maybe this should be in the mental health section. Oh my. So yes, if you have any tips that way, b/c you are really present for everyone, please send them my way! Balance on a blog that is. Again, thanks so much John. Your input is so valuable. Forgive if you've already commented on this aspect of my request. I've heard I'm getting quite a few emails since beginning to type this. Talk later, Sunnyflower
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@sunnyflower
Sunny, I have the same problem. There are way more lovable people here than there are hours in the day.
I am trying to organize my time here on Connect. Here is what I think I want to do:
1. Schedule a certain time (or set of different times) each day to do Connect. Try to stick to those times if possible.
2. Try to get to the point a little quicker. That is HARD.
3. Follow @bustrbrwn22 brown's extremely wise advice, "Assume Good Intent". And do not feel others are assuming anything different about me. If I don't get to everyone's posts, I don't. It's all in God's hands, not ours, ultimately.
4. Oh and here is a REALLY good one: don't respond to a post until I have read the responses other people have already written to that post. Good chance someone else has already given a great answer to that person and there is no need for me to.
OK, not going to let myself write another book. Maybe my list will help you, I sure hope it helps me!
Best to you Sunny, Hank
@sunnyflower -- Ah...that kind of tip is what you were asking about, my bad. One thing that I think is most important for every member - your own health is job #1. Before you can help others, you must take care of yourself. If you miss a post, well that happens. I miss a lot of posts. Not because I'm not interested or don't care about someone but it is sometimes overwhelming for all of us and we have to step back for awhile. Another problem is that if you are not tagged in a reply with your "@ membername", it's very easy to miss a reply or a post meant for you to see. That is one of the reasons I try to ensure that I always use the member name when replying to a post.
There are a couple of discussions that are a great resource for newer members and a refresher for those of us that have been on Connect a long time.
[TIP] How to Use Connect: Step-by-step Instructions:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tip-how-to-use-connect-step-by-step-instructions/
Tips for Participating in an Online Community:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/tips-for-participating-in-an-online-community/
Hope you are having a great and sunny day!
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In my 30 years of mgt I learned a mantra I tried to live by. Assume Good Intent. If someone doesn’t respond (or whatever the scenario might be is) I reach out again with good intent. Who knows what anyone might be going through in there lives. Thanks for trying to achieve the best you you can be!