Why I’m Struggling With Blogging
As a writer I have a love/hate relationship with the white blank page. Whether that white blank page is my computer screen with the cursor blinking or a white blank page in one of my journals, writing can be tough.
Writing for the purpose of my blog has been hard for me lately. I can’t find that middle ground. I don’t know what to blog about. I’m not sure where I want to fit in. I don’t feel like I have anything worth sharing.
I’ve been avoiding it for awhile. I’ve known that I don’t know what to blog about, but didn’t want to admit it to myself. As I was starting to write something for this week nothing was coming, so I decided to write about what I do know. And so that’s where this post is coming from.
Graduating and starting a new job and trying to comprehend that I’m a “real adult” now has thrown me for a loop. I’m trying to figure out my place so to say.
I can’t blog about college. I don’t want to blog about teaching. I don’t have anything blog worthy about fitness. I can’t blog if I can’t find words. Words for what though? That’s the big question.
The content that I want to share on this little space isn’t coming to my head. I have a whole document dedicated to blog post ideas that are ready to go, but I feel like I have to have a centered beginning. A plan and a start before I can get to those topics.
Then it being a new year, I have new goals and expectations for this blog. Sometimes they seem so out of reach that I don’t even know where to start. I want better pictures. I want better writing. I want to be better. I want to be better right now.
And that sucks. I know I can’t improve without working towards it. I know I can’t get better without some trial and error and a whole lot of “try.” It’s just the starting thats hard.
Deciding what I want to blog about would be a great place to start, but I can’t even do that. And we all know a blog without content is useless.
But I try. I truly try. And the cursor has just been blinking in my head. Nothing.
So that’s where I’m at. I’m in a foggy and unsure place in my blogging career. I feel like I’m on the brink of either making it or breaking it. But if you know me, then you know “breaking it” isn’t even an option.
I guess I’m just in the middle of a life change and I haven’t quite figured it out yet. My blog is part of the change that is happening with me. So I’m hoping that as I start to get the groove of this new job, that I can get the groove back into my writing and back into this blog.
So I’m asking bloggers who have faced a similar blogging block: How did you get past it?
Comments (17)
Lindsey @Fit Life Pursuits
January 19, 2015 at 4:01 pm
I know how you feel! I went through a stage when I just thought that no one would care what I had to say so I wouldn’t write anything at all. But, then I realized that it doesn’t need to be some revolutionary article about the meaning of life. You just need to be YOU! People like connecting with other people and writing about your own thoughts and experiences is all you need to do. Even if it doesn’t reach thousands of people, your thought of the day may make a difference for one person and make it all worth it!
I’m sure that since your life is going through a big transition right now, you are trying to discover more of who you are yourself. Maybe you could address some of those changes on your blog?
I love reading about you. I think if it’s genuine, it’s worth writing! Good luck!!
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:03 am
Great thoughts Lindsey! Talking about the transitions is an awesome idea!
Ashley Servis
January 19, 2015 at 4:56 pm
I know what you mean. I had to take a two week break and I also dived into a blogging challenge to gain my groove back. I know you will get back to blogging. I know this because I was drawn to your blog this weekend and there had to be a reason. I look forward to reading your new and past content.
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:03 am
A blogging challenge is a good way to have topics to write about! I’m glad you have enjoyed my blog so far!
Kelly Daniel
January 19, 2015 at 5:46 pm
I know exactly what that feels like and I’m sure that for someone creative as yourself you take it pretty hard. I wanted to share with you a book study that I’m doing along with many other ladies hosted by The Imperfect Vessel (imperfectvessel.com) and the book we’re reading is called “The Best Yes” by Lysa TerKeurst. I think it might be something you’d want to consider reading because it helps you sift through all the distractions of life and find that balance. At the very least it’s a great read and you may find inspiration for future blog posts 🙂
Kelly
http://www.theprimarilyinspired.com
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:04 am
It’s funny that you mentioned that bible study because I actually am participating in it! I’m glad to know of another person doing it 🙂 I’m really looking forward to it and am hoping it does help me out!
Kelly Daniel
January 21, 2015 at 3:19 am
That’s awesome and same here! I’d love to hear about your thoughts these last few chapters…hopefully it’s giving you some clarity and before you know it your creative juices will start to flow again 🙂
Kaelene @Unlocking Kiki
January 19, 2015 at 6:28 pm
I have so been there! For me I just have to walk away and get out and live life for a bit. Usually inspiration will hit while I am out and about and that is when I get my ideas for a post. Also changing up my blog design gives me motivation to get back to writing in my little space. Reading other blogs as well often helps give me inspiration for a post of my own:)
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:06 am
Though I changed my blog design/name in June I’ve been itching to update it already. That’s something I’ll have to think more about. Maybe I do need to just take a step back and not worry about it for now too. 🙂
Aurora@Fitness is Sweet
January 19, 2015 at 10:40 pm
I totally get this! I’ve especially felt that lack of content lately. What seems to help is to post more regularly, even if it’s just about day in the life sorts of things. It helps me get back my flow and get back to the process of writing, and once I get that back it’s easier to come up with content!
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:06 am
I love day in the life posts so that’s a great idea for a post! Writing more often might help that too.
Sarah @pickyrunner
January 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm
I hear you. This is a big part of why I stopped blogging for a few months. I had tons of things to talk about when I was running track/xc in school, but I’d rather not go into details about my job now or my personal relationships. It’s different in the post-grad world and it can be tough to find words to write about. I enjoy when you DO write though, and going with the flow is definitely the best way to go 🙂
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:07 am
It’s nice to no someone else has been there and knows what it is like 🙂 I’m happy your back in the blog flow too!
Kels @ Blonder Side
January 20, 2015 at 7:24 pm
I think we all go through a hard writing phase at least I have twice before where I didn’t blog but maybe once a week and it wasn’t really all that good either. Most of us blog b/c we love writing so it comes back, but it’s ok to give yourself a break. Just don’t beat yourself up about it. Or just do a free-write and see what comes out! Whether you publish it or not,m it might unblock the words.
Skylar
January 21, 2015 at 3:08 am
Free writing is something I do enjoy doing, but haven’t really thought about using it for a blog post. You’ve got my writing wheels turning now!
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