My fellow bloggers will know this, blogging is hard on the long run.
Sure, in some times, we have plenty of ideas and things just go SO smooth! However, blogging is not always a walk in the park.. Like writers do, we can get a “blogging block”; where everything feels just …too much. It’s frustrating, we don’t have post ideas, and just generally don’t feel we have the energy to in that period of time. for a variety of reasons.
Yet; if you’re one of us who like to stick to a blogging schedule, you’ll eventually suck it up and blog anyway.
Thoses who don’t understand our lifestyle will probably ask; « If it’s so hard and time consuming, Why are you still doing it?! »
Specially as most of us isn’t even paid for it*, and do it all with our own money – which is another thing they might not understand.
To thoses persons, here’s my answers to that:
∇ First and foremost, it’s something to do. I only work part-time currently, as you may know, and even if my work schedule can get heavy.. it’s just not the same as working full time. And my only friend I got near me can be difficult to do things with as she have a fiancé and two boys..
∇ It just gives me a sentiment of accomplishment. That might just be my Capricorn in me talking, but I just can’t sit there and do nothing. I will most definately feel bad at some point; I know one can’t be working all the time and do need to relax but … my brain won’t have it. So when I can get ahead with my posts and get my “blogging duties” done, it just feels so good ! I’ve successfully completed something in my day.
∇ Just like anything, there’s friends who understand you! Blogging, like any hobby, is one way to make friends. Sure, we all have different backgrounds, cultures, or even first languages; but we all do this one thing all of us love so much: Blog about our love of books ! It’s like we found our people ! there’s quite no one else who seems to understand us on our journey with blogging/reading.
Why do YOU keep on blogging, anything I forgot ?
I’ve been blogging since I was 14 and it has been such an important part of me that I could never stop even though I rarely post nowadays lol.
aww! it really does become a part of us !
Simply because I like to. 🙂 The book community is such a friendly bunch and I’ve met so many nice people on here. It’s a win win situation.
Yep, also a good answer !
I really agree with your post. I just love to do what I’m doing now. Sometimes I feel way too busy to blog, but when I get a comment or a nice message, or when I read others blogs.. it always makes my day 🙂
Aww yes 🙂
Of course some days blogging can be meh and too energy taking for that day but the blogosphere really do make everything better 💜
There’s something so satisfying about blogging, about being able to participate in a community and just toss opinions about books into the void (and sometimes the void even shouts back!). Plus, when the number of scheduled posts grows, I get this fun sense of accomplishment and productivity.
Yes !!! the good feeling of well, maybe I just didn’t lost my day entirely ! And everyone seems to just get what you’re screaming about, unlike other people xD
Exactly! I’m not doing //nothing// if I’m blogging haha.
I definitely agree with everything you’ve written! Blogging is definitely hard work, but it’s so worth it in the end. We have products that we’re so proud of because they show a piece of ourselves and our passions. Not to mention, we get to share it with everyone in this community <3
yesyes !! ❤
definately worth it xx
Blogging can definitely be tiring and stressful at times, but, like you said, there are so many great reasons to keep doing it! It gives me a sense of accomplishment too. And for me the friendships, the social aspect, that’s the most important thing. I’m stuck at home most of the time, so it’s nice to always have a whole community I can talk to and be part of!
Yep I can definately say that too!! I mostly only am At home and working ahaha but work people is kinda .. different.. 🙈 everyone here do and love the same thing mostly, so it’s so much more easier to bond and randomly converse together. And everyone will be there if you need it too!
I blog to chat with other passionate book lovers. Because it allows me to get creative and use my artistic side. Because it’s a challenge and an inspiration. Because I can breathe and be crazy or rant or …this is an outlet.
The other day I was thinking about what I would do without my blog. Mostly because I’m coming up to my one year!! It’s hard and stressful, and sometimes I take on too much. I’m pretty sure we all have. But it’s a part of who I am and I would miss it so much if I didn’t do it anymore. The community is just fantastic and being able to write posts is so amazing. Blogging is something that makes me feel complete. 🙂
I first started my blog because I just want a relieve in talking about books, you know? Because no one I know is crazy as passionate as me when it comes to this, so I literally have no one to talk to (and I’m always just acting crazy haha).
Anne @ The Reading Life
yep, same ! my bestfriend would listen to me, but eeeh .. that’s it xD She don’t read AND dont really understand the book blogger life.. much more nice speaking with others who do !!
You summed it up perfectly. I totally get the sense of accomplishment point, sitting idle is a total no no for me which is why I sometimes overwork myself 😅 And this wasn’t a reason earlier but now that I have so many friends who actually understand me I never want to leave the blogging world!
Same! Community so great you dont wanna leave it haha! 😄
Maintaining my blog does make me feel proud, and it’s great fun! If anyone were to ask me why I do it, the simple answer is because I want to and I like it! Certainly it feels like I’m putting my English degree to some use, and it’s motivated me to read and write more.
Oh, definately !
for me it’s more my knowledge of the language, as I actually learned it as a second language ahah I forgot that point ! Definately a good practice 🙂
Haha, sometime now I blog because my OCD demands it. Usually, though, it’s because I want that sense of connection and I want to share books with others, and maybe help them find fun new reads.
You know, until last month I was one of those people who had to post a particular topic as per schedule. And if I wasn’t able to post on that particular day, sat Top Ten Tuesday on Tuesdays then I would have freaked out. But then I realized that instead of enjoying blogging, I am over stressed because of it. And now, I am taking it lightly. Unlike you, I am never able to schedule posts. So now, whenever, I get time to post, I write it and post. And if on any designated day, I am not able to post anything, I’ll just skip and relax. And now I am in much better position. I have missed many post days between last month and this, but yet I am happy now 🙂
I do agree with all of your reasons as to why we keep doing it. I am working full time – 9 hours x 5 days and it really gets difficult for me to take out time for even reading. Plus I am married so I have to take care of my personal life too. But yet, like you said, I feel accomplished every time I get a comment on my posts. Even if it is a single comment, that makes me happy. When people appreciate my blog, it gives me the feeling that yes I am doing something.
Also, it is like a friend, true. I don’t have any bookish people IRL so it gives me great pleasure in talking to people from all over the world 🙂
P.S. Sorry for such long comment 😛
omg I SO relate .. I’m not *quite* to that extend, meaning my days don’t have a particular post needed.. but I do flip a bit if my scheduled posts ran empty. However, im getting better with allowing it to go lower, and even to zero !! (I did one the same day – a day before it was due, so quite impressive for me ahah !)
It’s SO. IMPOrTANT. to not allow our blog to be a chore .. why keep doing something like this if we don’t enjoy it atleast a bit ? it takes so much time out of us .. Im so happy you found your balance !! <3
Yes.. as im only part time, I do have quite more time. recently only being a girlfriend, I needed time to adjust to that all together (bf, work, blog, sausages…) ahaha so I totally understand !
Haha 😂 I am so happy to see how much you are enjoying your new life ❤️ Very happy for you. All the best wishes ☺️