Am I still milking my blogging break for content? Yes, yes I am. I stopped blogging consistently a while ago now, and with a number of failed attempts to get back into it, I think I’ve finally got it. I started posting again in July, and I’ve been loving keeping up with everything again. I’ve seen a lot of talk about people falling out of love with blogging, so I thought I’d share what helped me. I’m not saying this is a miracle cure, but it’s whats done it for me.
This is How I Fell Back in Love with Blogging.
Posting What I Want
I somehow found myself in a mindset that: ‘I am a beauty blog’. Which meant I felt iffy about posting other type of content. To be fair, It was mainly with Instagram, but it soon transferred to the blog too. Which didn’t do me any favours, and I’d constantly stress myself out about what to post. Now I post whatever I want, which it should’ve been from the beginning.
A New Theme
As much as I loved the theme I went with after the whole Pipdig fiasco it was too much work. Everything had to be put in manually, and I just didn’t have time to keep updating everything all of the time. Instead I’ve found a simple theme that suits me just fine. I’ve had no major issues, touch wood. Finding a theme that I liked was surprisingly motivating to get creating again.
No More Pressure
This is linked to the first one, as I always put so much pressure on myself to create a certain type of content. I’m terrible for putting too much pressure on myself, and it’s something I’m still trying to get better at. I know that if I don’t post on a certain day the only person who is going to be annoyed is me, and there’s no reason to be annoyed about it.
Reading Other Blogs
This isn’t me saying go ahead and copy everything you see, but reading other blogs can be motivating. For me it was like seeing others doing it really motivated me to get my act together, as I remembered how much I enjoyed it. I’ve also jumped on some popular posts that have been going around, like sharing my Blogging Routine and Favourites posts.
That’s it! That is how I fell back in love with blogging.
How do you stay motivated with blogging?
Thank you for reading.
Reading other blogs is always so inspiring! Glad you fell back in love with blogging, Hannah xx
Naya
http://www.nayatilly.com
It really is! Thank you so much xx
Posting what you want is so liberating. I have found my creativity again by just posting what I want to write about, it’s been great!
Ashlee
Totally agree with you! It’s the best feeling, and I’m glad it’s working for you xx
I find taking a break always helps and then going back to basics – writing what I like to read rather than what I think other people will like to read if that makes sense! xx
A break is always a good idea, and that’s a good idea too! That’s a good point, and definitely the best way to create content xx
Yes blogging can be challenging and it is indeed a lot of work. Your tips are spot on! I too have a Pipdig theme and have not the time to switch to a new one. So far so good, fingers crossed but that was truly nuts. The two things that really put me off blogging are 1) How IG has taken over and dominated everything, not a fan of this. 2) To be honest the behavior of other bloggers at times. When they forgo blogging to only do IG and when they pay it forward to themselves by only commenting back on IG comments and only commenting back to comments on their own blogs as opposed to returning to and reading the commenters blog. This alone is killing blogging…
Allie
That’s so true and I’m glad that you think so! It’s so hard to find another one. Totally with you on that, Instagram seems to have taken over. That’s a good point, it’s such a shame the way it’s all going xx
Exactly! Sometimes I lost my motivation but posting what I want is really comfort me. This post motivated me too! Thank you xx
Fulya
I’m glad it’s working for you too! I’m so glad to hear that, and you’re so welcome! Thank you for stopping by xx
it took me months and so much money to find a theme that i liked after pipdig fiasco. thankfully i found the one! great post as always x
It’s so hard isn’t it? Pipdig was *the* theme to have, so looking else where has been a struggle! I’m so glad you’ve found one though! Thank you so much!xx
I’ve had some serious dry spells on my blog, but now feel the most positive and motivated I’ve been since I started. I re-evaluated why I was blogging in the first place and like you said removed the pressure from myself. Absence makes the heart grow fonder!
I struggle a lot too these days, I took a 4 day break from instagram and blogging but I know I miss it and I always return back!! Reading other blogs definitely helps for inspiration! x
Yiota
https://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com/
It can be so hard, and I’m glad a break helped you! Definitely!xx
Glad you found what works for you! I completely agree – reading other blogs is so inspiring and gives you a real push to get back at it yourself
Thank you! It really helps, and I’m glad you agree xx
great tips to get out of a blogging funk, thanks for sharing!
kelseybang.com
4allthingsdisney.com
I’m glad you think so! No problem, thank you for sharing xx
Lovely to see you are enjoying blogging again! I took a little break too, and it feels good to be back. Blogging is one of my favourite hobbies, so even when I have breaks I always know I’ll come back to it. Hope you have a good week ahead! 🙂 xx
Helen | Helen’s Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
Thank you! I’m glad taking a break has helped you! It’s such a fun hobby, isn’t it? Thank you, and you too xx
I love your theme! The Pipdig drama was pretty mega wasn’t it? I spent a small fortune on themes afterwards and it took me a while to find one I loved that wasn’t a battle to use.
Sounds like you’re doing all the right things to get back into blogging – I struggle so often but I always come back xx
Thank you! It was wild haha! I did the same, and it’s a shame. Thank you, and it can be a struggle, but it is a lot of fun xx
I think a new theme or even altering an existing theme can make you feel really excited to get back into blogging again as it feels fresh and new. Ah, your point about posting what you want really resonated with me. I often feel torn on whether I should just post whatever the hell I want or whether I should post what I want, but ensure I stick to a certain niche and not post random things. It’s hard because I hear conflicting advice about this and it seems like bloggers can be successful posting about whatever they want and just sticking to a niche. But, it’s great to hear you’ve got blogging into again – you have a lovely site!
That’s so true, a new theme can really help! I know what you mean about advice sticking to a niche, it’s a tough one, but in the end I went with what I’d prefer than pushing stuff I didn’t want to. Thank you so much!xx
Yay I’m so glad you’re enjoying blogging again! I’ve started posting more of what I want now too rather than just sticking to what I’ve done in the past, or what I think people want to see, and I’m enjoying it so much more too. That goes for instagram aswell, I’ve made it more of a personal/blogging insta rather than strictly blogging and I get so much more enjoyment out of it xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Thank you! I always love your posts, and posting what you want is a sure way to make sure you enjoy it. Same here, and it makes me so much more inclined to use it. I’m glad it’s worked for you xx
Blogging is fun if you do it from all your heart! Such a great post dear.
Adi xx | http://www.fancycorrectitude.com
That’s so true! Thank you xx
I struggled a bit with blogging this summer and all of these things really helped me too! It’s amazing how taking pressure off yourself and posting what you want can make a big difference. I’m glad you’re loving blogging again!
x Kara
I’m glad these things have worked for you too! That’s so true, posting what you want makes the whole thing so much easier. Thank you so much xx
it’s great your blog break gave yo some clarity and motivation to blog again! I agree with having a simple blog theme – although mine is a lot more simple than yours, ha! I haven’t updated mine since I started blogging 6 years ago, haha!
Hope that you are having a great weekend 🙂
Thank you! Simple is definitely easier haha! Ah no way, I bet you know exactly how it works inside and out though1 Thank you, and I hope you have a fab week xx
I know what you mean about feeling like you have to post about certain topics, sometimes I sit down and just stare at a blank page uninspired. I also have stopped doing this and just write about what I want to because if I don’t want to write it, how can I expect anyone to want to read it. It’s just more authentic to me and has made me enjoy blogging a lot more xx
Violethollow.com
It’s the worst when that happens and can really make you feel worse. I’m glad you’re posting for you! That’s so true!xx
Great post! I went through the exact same thing – didn’t post on my blog for actual years due to time, feeling uninspired and felt like no one really bothered reading blogs anymore. I only recently started posting again this year after realising I don’t need to put any pressure on myself to stick to a schedule or one particular theme and just blog about what I want and enjoy!
Georgia Rose
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http://www.justgeorgiarose.com
Thank you! Ah no way, at least you’re back at it now. When you don’t put pressure on yourself things work out so much better. I’m glad you’re enjoying it again xx
I’m so happy to hear you’ve fallen back in love with blogging! I think trying to box yourself into a niche can feel like a lot of pressure, and it’s so liberating for me to post what I truly want to post. I can’t wait to see the content you create in the future! xx
Definitely agree that getting back into reading other blogs really inspires! And ignoring the pressures that definitely creep up around blogging.
Kathleen
Reading other blogs always makes a massive difference for me! I love reading what other people put together, and find its a massive motivator for me.
Em x
http://www.emsworldblog.com
Such simple tips but they really do add up and make you want to get your act together. I love reading blogs and poetry it really motivates me to write and make my voice heard. Thanks for sharing dear!
Tx. // Tajinder Kaur
Blogging shouldn’t be about pressure. It is something one should enjoy so that joy can also resonate to his readers. This post is insightful. Thank you for sharing your experience, Hannah!
Reading other blogs always encourage me to get back into it!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com