BLISTERSINMAY.

Feb

I’m pretty bad at this blogging thing. I’m not sure why I can’t manage to sit my butt down at the computer and write something. I feel as though I rarely have anything worth while to say… which is sad because I have so much running through my head. I’m always thinking, always coming up with new ideas… I’m an observer, I have to have something to say, you’d think? :|

I’ve really been lacking motivation lately. Not just motivation for blogging but everything. I’ve been really sleepy lately, all the time. Even my love for books has been throw to the side lines simply because I can’t stay awake long enough to enjoy a book. Within a few chapters my eyes have had enough and I am out. I’m trying to eat better, exercise, and eat more energy-riched foods. So hopefully mister motivation will find me again. I’m thinking once Spring comes around I should be back to feeling good. I am, though, continuing to keep up my 365 project and am now on day 20th. It’s been fun. :D I’m glad to know I can at least keep one thing up!

Any advice? How do you manage to keep up a blog? Do you ever put too much stress on what to write? Or worry that other people won’t find it enjoyable?

02.06.10. Published by Latrina @ 8:08 pm 13 Comments »
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There are 13 Responses to “I miss you, mister blog.”

Manda
February 7th, 2010 at 12:19pm. \| Reply

I blog about whatever I find interesting and relevant in my life and try to write about it in a way that'll interest others. However, I don't really write about subjects if they don't interest me, even if I know other people will want to read about them. For me, blogging is all about finding the balance between writing for yourself and acknowledging reader interests, if that makes sense.

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:37am. \| Reply

It makes perfect sense. It's pretty much what I'm striving to do myself with my blog.

Charlie
February 8th, 2010 at 2:57pm. \| Reply

When I have lots of ideas I don't blog daily so that if I go through a dry patch I'll have drafts to post to keep the flow going for longer. At that point I will start to stress, mostly because I'm irritated with myself for not being about to continue, but it happens.

I've a lot of drafts that will stay drafts. Sometimes I'll post them at a later date if I'm able to improve them, they're generally subjects that I start writing about and then get half way through to realise I never had a proper point that I was aiming for in talking about it.

If you're not feeling motivated give it time because if it's something you want to do (just lacking the motivation) it'll come back soon enough :)

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:40am. \| Reply

Thanks, Charlie. :) You're right -- lacking motivation is pretty much my down fall right now.. but I'm sure soon enough it'll hit me & it'll most likely hit me hard. I'll probably have so many ideas & things to write about. I like the draft idea... I've started on many blog entries that later just became drafts because I didn't think it was worthy enough... or my idea just failed to come across. But I do hope that one day I'll have so much to write about that I'll have tons of drafts sitting on the side just waiting for a day to be published so people can read. :)

Kristin
February 8th, 2010 at 10:16pm. \| Reply

I have some trouble when it comes to blogging and I do stress that it won't be good and that no one will like it.

I have good ideas of things to write when I'm out and about and as soon as I sit down to start typing, everything just flies from my head. :(

I'm working on being a better blogger too, I think keep up with blogging regularly is definitely a good thing.

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:42am. \| Reply

I understand completely. That's my problem right now as well. I even bought a small notebook to carry around with me in case I get any good ideas and I can jot them down. Of course, it's not much use to me now because I keep forgetting to stick it in my purse. :|

Bush Mackel
February 10th, 2010 at 9:59am. \| Reply

Yeah, it can be hard no doubt. I just don't stress out about my posts anymore (a.k.a. making sure every single one is a showstopper) and I think doing that has allowed me to post more often about a wider array of subjects.

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:46am. \| Reply

I think I just need to get past the thinking that every blog entry has to be amazing. I mean, the main purpose of me starting a blog is so I can write about what's going on in my head, the world, and things that inspire me and make me think. I feel as though I have let myself down in many ways because I've been slacking on this. But I do plan on writing more, so hopefully this will all be some sort of motivation for me. :)

Caity
February 10th, 2010 at 12:12pm. \| Reply

I just like to blog, but sometimes I fall into a bit of a lull in blogging, too (like the last few weeks/month). It usually happens when I am feeling down in the dumps. I tend to blog when I am feeling happy and when I'm not, I tend to not blog. Sometimes reading other people's blogs inspires me to blog. That's probably what makes me blog the most.

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:48am. \| Reply

I'm the same way! I don't like to blog when I'm in the dumps because more than likely it's going to be a sad &/or angry post... and I don't like that. I, too, normally have more ideas when I'm feeling happy. :) I think me being busy at work and feeling so groggy and tired lately is probably the main reason why I am lacking ideas & motivation. I know once Spring comes around, I'll be blogging all the time. It's weird how things works out sometimes...

Dayna
February 11th, 2010 at 8:06pm. \| Reply

My goal for this year is to blog more so I'm actually trying to blog more even though life is getting more busy with final exams and what not. I am basically just concern about blogging and nothing else. Even a short paragraph works. I just jot it down, add a few photos and post it. At least it's something! :P

Latrina
February 12th, 2010 at 8:50am. \| Reply

I like that, Dayna. I've always admired how much you blog. You may not blog all the time... but you put a good bit of thought into your entries.. and you normally always include lovely images & illustrations! :)

Lexie
February 28th, 2010 at 5:19am. \| Reply

I think everyone gets into a block at some point. You shouldn't blog if you don't feel like it. :) Don't pressure yourself. It'll come eventually. :)

Like Caity, I also don't like to blog when I'm in the dumps. I've done that before, and I ended up deleting the post because it was so annoyingly whiny and angry.

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