All The Things I Love About Blogging

Hello, gorgeousness! I'll be honest, I am currently in a creative rut. I feel like I am in a fog of writer's block and I can't seem to figure out what to say exactly. It happens all the time, but it's fine! All I need is a good break but not today! Sometimes I just need a little push y'know what I mean? 

So while I was sitting down in front of my laptop staring at a blank page and thinking lots of thoughts, my brain sparked an amazing topic that I can absolutely share and maybe you can resonate with these things too; I am going to compile a list of things I love the most about blogging. What a better way to regain my blogging mojo!

I have been blogging pretty consistently for the past few years and I am so proud of that. Blogging has taught me so much and I cherish every moment. As context, I am not a full-time blogger, but I spend just as much time blogging as I do in my day job, which is also blogging LOL but specifically being a freelance. But why do I love it so much? Why I can't let blogging go? Why do I give up sleeping in on the weekends for it?

Well, here's the list of things I love about blogging and the things I plan to keep in mind the next time I might be feeling demotivated:

I get to write things I truly care about.

It's really rewarding to be able to write a post on something you care about and have people read, give a response to it and learn from it. I am especially happy when people let me know that my post has helped them.

A few colleagues of mine from secondary school (who I haven't spoken to since I left the school), messaged me and said they'd read most of my beauty posts and some of my beauty tips and recommendations ended up becoming one of their holy grails. I was elated! 

The opportunities have been pretty amazing.

I am not making millions from blogging but I have experienced a lot of wonderful opportunities as a result of this blog, all of which I am really thankful for. But it comes with a lot of work, focus and huge responsibilities. I spend an average of 5-6 hours on each post — this includes writing, researching, photo editing, etc.

Apart from that, the best thing that's happened so far is that I quit my job, I was able to make a career switch and now work for some amazing international brands while managing a small business. Had it not been for the experience I have acquired through blogging, none of this would have been possible.

One of my favourite creative outlets.

I have always loved writing and blogging has given me the chance to write and improve my writing. It's also another reason for me to get excited to brainstorm a good blog post and plan shoots, take a bunch of beautiful photos and edit them. It sounds like a lot of work (it is) but also satisfying — I like experimenting with different styles and moods to create something that I find "aesthetic".

I have learned and improved so many skills.

Over the years, I have definitely improved my writing skills (it's not perfect or anything but I am making progress). Being able to look back at my older posts and notice how I can make my writing better proves that blogging is a valuable resource to have.

Basically, everything I have done for the blog is new to me. I had no previous experience with the technical side of blogging (codes and HTML), blog photography, internet marketing or designing. These are just a few of the many skills I have acquired since I started blogging.

I have connections from all over the world.

I have connected with so many people through blogging. I have readers and made friends from Canada, Germany, Netherlands, England, France, California, Indonesia — the list goes on. While I am not regularly in touch with everyone, I have been so lucky to have meaningful conversations and internet friendships with people I might have not met. 

The ability to help and inspire people.

By having this blog and putting advice out there I know I am helping others. I just love writing about topics that I have benefited from having access to and it's always heartwarming when someone sends a message saying that a post I have written has helped them in some way. It definitely validates why I blog. The thought always leaves me feeling satisfied with what I do and create.

Blogging cheers me up.

I feel a deep sense of accomplishment once I complete a blog post, hit that publish button and share it across my social media. This fulfilment benefits my mental health and it's vital and makes everything worthwhile.

Me-time.

Writing on my blog has become something I do solely for myself. It's absolutely incredible that other people can read and comment on my post but I do this for me. Writing a blog post has become part of my mindfulness and something I thoroughly enjoy doing. I make time to write a blog post and complete other blogging tasks, this is pure love right here.

I really could talk all day long about blogging and why I love it. It's a part of me and I wouldn't be who I am without it. Wearing so many hats at a time as a blogger and trying to face other challenges that life throws at me but the passion I have for what I do never fades.

What do you love most about blogging?