Blogging When You Can't Be Bothered

I love my little piece of the Internet.  But there are still times when blogging seems like just one more thing to do in an already crowded life.

Whilst the consultation process was going on at work, there wasn't really a lot of headspace left for blogging.  So I left it and did what I could, when I felt like it.  Now the consultation process is over, it's time to pick up the pieces and get back into the blog again.

Here are some things that helped me keep on keeping on:

• Remember, it's not just me.  Everyone gets tired of blogging at some point or life just gets in the way.  No point in getting worked up about it.

• Seek out inspiration by reading other things and sharing some love.  Or I could go for a walk, meet a friend, hang out with my family.  I could ask them for some suggestions for things to blog about.  Although whenever I've asked Rev T and the Tubblet, the usual response is not us!  
• Quality over quantity.  Every blogger aims for All killer, no filler".  But I don't have an unlimited number of ideas or time for blogging.  I'd sooner write a few great posts than lots of not so good ones.  The blogger next door may be posting brilliant content seven days a week, running a fabulous online magazine and making amazing videos! They're a marvel and deserves some love.  But I don't need to be like them.  (And I don't want too!)

• Be realistic about what I can do with my limited resources.  

• Plan my content as this helps me make the best use of my time.  

• Focus on the next post I have to get out helps stop me getting overwhelmed.  Get that done, then move onto the next one!  It's easy to get overwhelmed by the content calendar.

• Just write something.  If I manage to write something, even if takes ages, it helps me write the next thing.  

• Do something new.  I just haven't quite worked out what yet.  But even if it's a small things like finding a new subject to write about, changing some colours or tweaking a font, it makes a difference!  

• Restructure.  When I started blogging, I tried to post everyday. It was fun, but became overwhelming.  I'm experimenting with my schedule and the amount of Linkys I do keep a blog-life balance.

• Back to basics.  Remind myself why I decided to start blogging in the  first place - to have fun, meet new people and to occasionally talk about lipstick, coffee and Lego.  To nurture the joy and keep it fun.  

And, most importantly:

• Do something else.  There's family to hang out with, the house does not clean itself and there are books to read.  I'll do those for a bit. The blog will still be there when I get back.  And it's not like there aren't loads of other great blogs to read.  (No names as you're all my favourites).  

Got any tips for keeping your blogging mojo or getting it back?

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