As the New Year approaches I've been thinking a lot about what I've learned this year, blogging wise. I thought I'd put a little post together to share my thoughts. Hopefully throughout 2015 I can look back at this and remind myself of a few things too…
Take a break
If there's one thing that I've learnt this year it is that its important to take a break. This year my blog has sometimes become a bit less of a hobby and more of a stress and I don't want it to become something I don't enjoy doing anymore so I've learnt that it doesn't really matter if that post about a new eyeshadow palette doesn't go up during a certain week, what matters more is that I continue to enjoy what I'm doing and take a break if I need to. A good piece of advice for any of you as well and not just related to blogging either!
To use my camera
Vince bought a fancy new Canon 600D last year and I use it all the time for my blogging. I'm not saying I'm the best photographer in the world and there's definitely some things I need to work on but looking back at my old blog posts, I can see such a huge difference in the images and I'm really proud of that.
In 2015 I hope to use the camera even more and learn as much as possible. There's always room for improvement so hopefully I can step up my photography game even further in the New Year.
Organisation is key
When you work full time and only have weekends to spare it can become a little difficult to fit so much blogging in. Sometimes I want to spend my weekends with family/Vince or just relaxing at home. Sometimes I don't feel like writing posts or taking pictures and this brings me somewhat into the taking a break lesson I've learnt this year, but I've also learnt that organisation is key. I have learnt that blogging ahead is really helpful, writing notes and keeping reminders in my phone are all really handy organisation tips and in 2015 I hope to improve this even more. I've already bought myself a big blog calendar and hope to have blogs prepared well in advance.
To do only my best
I guess I've known this pretty much my entire life but this year it has become more apparent in the blogging world. There are people out there that have more followers/more popular blogs but I can only do my absolute best and as long as I am happy with the content I'm producing then hopefully my readers will be too!
What have you learnt this year, blogging-wise? Let me know in the comments.
Brilliant post! I love hearing what other people have learned and then taking that into account. I really feel like it helps me out a lot! I'm really hoping I stick to my schedule this time round - fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteRachael at broomfie.blogspot.com
Great post and am happy to learn how to blog better! I am still a newbie and am grateful that ya'll give me great advice :)
ReplyDeleteI'm also hoping to improve my camera skills in 2015 :) xx
ReplyDeleteIoanna | Hearting.co.uk | Check out my 100 follower GIVEAWAY
I really agree with the need for taking breaks, I blog as a hobby so if I put too much pressure on myself to blog alot when work is stressful it can loose its fun side
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It's so important!
DeleteBlogging should be more fun then stress! But totally agree is can get stressful at times.
ReplyDeleteWould really love a new camera, have fun using yours! :)
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Thanks!
DeleteThis was a wonderful read. Taking a break is so important. I was so overwhelmed with personal issues that I ended up taking a break through most of November and December. I'm so excited to work on posts again and make a comeback on 2015. Happy new year, btw xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Happy NY to you too!
DeleteLovely post, I was lucky enough to receive a new camera for Christmas so hopefully we will both learn some new things! All the best for 2015 x
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Great! Happy New Year to you! :)
DeleteGreat post xx I started blogging during the summer holidays and I've learnt a hell of a lot since then xx
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