Hey, what's up...hello (1738). If you haven't forgotten me I just wanted to drop by and say hi. As you probably noticed I didn't post this week. Normally I like to post 4-5 times per week, not only to provide my readers with content to read and build my blog, but I honestly enjoy creating content to share with you all.
This week however, my heart just wasn't into it. It could be that work has been busy, I handed in a big project earlier this week which will relieve some pressure (hopefully) and it's looking like things might start slowing down again, but I'm still traveling to NYC during the weeks, which makes my time at home on the weekends precious. Also, as the weather warms up there's more and more social obligations to attend. I'm actually writing this after attending a networking event in Midtown tonight, which was a great time to get to meet some other young professionals in my industry. Earlier this week I had a team dinner at this amazing Korean BBQ place in Koreatown (Don's Bogam for those of you in NYC who are interested) and I grabbed dinner with my roommate from college earlier this week. All of this with a work schedule, and a pretty intense gym schedule (I'm still working on my March 2016 goals, progress report should be up on the blog next week along with my monthly wardrobe budget post). Not that I'm complaining, I just made the conscious decision to not post if I wasn't feeling inspired.
And I feel like that's ok. It's so easy for bloggers to get caught up with checklists and quota in order to make sure their blog is successful, but I think the biggest way to become successful, what you need to do before you do anything else, is to make sure you enjoy your content. Make sure you're publishing something you'd want to read yourself. Because, if you don't care who else will?
That being said, I'm starting to feel inspired again and I think this mini-break from blogging, and allowing myself to not post without feeling bad about it, allowed me to mentally and creatively recharge. I'm excited to create some content, interact with other bloggers, and jump back into the pool.
I hope you guys stayed with me through that ramble, and I hope you're still reading and excited about what I have coming up soon (including a really awesome giveaway which you won't want to miss). I hope everyone's Friday is also amazing! Yay weekend!
Have you ever needed a break? Did you feel ok allowing yourself to take one? I'd love to hear what other bloggers have to say about this!
It's always important to take a break and restart! have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteChristina :: Simple and Delish
Taking a break is always important! I didn't post as much this week either since it was a bit of a rough week. I agree that if your heart isn't in it and you're not feeling inspired, you shouldn't feel pressured to post.
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I feel like a lot of us bloggers have been uninspired lately, I know I have! Sometimes it's better to take a break than to produce content you aren't proud of. Longer days and warmer weather are ahead of us, so I think that inspiration will be returning soon :)
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Your blog shouldn't become a stressful obligation. I'm all for taking a break when you have nothing to write about it. You'll want to be proud of the content you produce and you won't be if your heart isn't in it. Every now and then, I'll only post a couple of times during the week. I feel sort of guilty about it, but if I'm not inspired, I'm not going to create anything worthwhile.
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Don't stress! Sometimes a break is much needed to regroup and reset ourselves.
ReplyDeleteIt's so important to create "Sabbath Margins"- 2 kids, a husband, a couple jobs and 2 dogs in I'm JUST learning it. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds like you've been really busy. Everyone needs a break now and then, so its ok to take time to yourself. I hippie you had a great weekenf.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever read something I wrote and am completely bored with it, I know readers will be even more bored! That's when I know I need to take a break. I need to love what I write, and be excited about it, in order for readers to even care. I think it's healthy and totally normal to take breaks! It's refreshing and helps re-energize you.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to balance everything we have but like you said, you do you! xo, Biana
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! I try to remind myself we need to live life in order to write about it! I've really cut back from 5 times a week to 3 typically because I wanted to avoid burn out. It's too easy to let it happen. Good for you for taking a break when you needed it!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I probably should have taken a break last week after a tough week of travel. Sometimes it's best to post less if the quality of your content will diminish because you feel like you have to post every day. It's so nice that you feel refreshed and ready to get back into it! Thanks for your comment today, too!
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I've really been the same in my 'blog world'! A break always does us wonders and helps to rejuvenate ourselves to write better and keep the inspiration alive. I also go out and seek other blogs to follow and engage with (as I am now!) to keep up being inspired by others! xx
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The beginning of this article...A+ :)
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