tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post4104386168908121305..comments2023-09-22T14:05:21.257-04:00Comments on Imprintalish: Scattered Thoughts-Blogging & LifeLish @ Imprintalishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10879164396898850881noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-21490635711754547782012-12-06T15:43:54.269-05:002012-12-06T15:43:54.269-05:00This post spoke to me in so many ways. I started m...This post spoke to me in so many ways. I started my blog as an outlet...but somehow I got lost in the blogosphere and started obsessing about followers, following blogs that I don't actually read (they don't deserve that) and checking page views like my life depended on it. I lost sight of what really mattered--connecting with like-minded people, reading blogs because I can't get enough, and putting out content that actually means something to me and is relevant to my life. I recently went through and eliminated blogs that I don't read (or remember following, for that matter), deleted a bunch of meaningless drafts, and let my ads expire. No more link-ups that require following 12+ hosts, no more missing out because my blog roll is clogged, and no more self-esteem blows over the fact that I haven't gained a follower in a week. There's more to life, and more to blogging. I realized that my blog-driven anxiety was actually a symptom of the pressure I was placing on myself to be everything to everyone all the time. A to-do list that can never be completed is a lot like banging your head against a wall...and on my death bed I won't be wishing I'd had more GFC followers. Thank you for posting this and reaffirming what I knew to be true: none of this is worth sacrificing what I really love. Even for a second.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288420792275248400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-87392392172244817942012-12-03T15:13:10.448-05:002012-12-03T15:13:10.448-05:00Enjoy your break! You deserve it. I think it's...Enjoy your break! You deserve it. I think it's important to follow your heart. Also don't feel guilty about deleting blogs from your blogroll. I do it all the time. I'd rather have five avid readers than 1,000 that skip over my post. Angee @ October Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548273578578453669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-52418442635683015492012-12-02T23:34:11.820-05:002012-12-02T23:34:11.820-05:00Sorry for the typos. Cracked screen. Lol. <3Sorry for the typos. Cracked screen. Lol. <3Jordan Marie @ hottlt.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286436578831037031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-28498923698431164792012-12-02T23:33:38.906-05:002012-12-02T23:33:38.906-05:00I love love loved this post. Casey Leigh wrote one...I love love loved this post. Casey Leigh wrote one a couple days ago that was really raw and I love when a blogger can just be their selfs. That is what you just did. Everyone gets and goes through that phase or "rut" that it sounds like you hit or just went through. I am happy to hear your new plan!! I have felt little bits the same as you, so know you truly aren't alone! I have you up in my bloglovin" and I have the app on my phone. Every bored moment or when I breastfed the baby to sleep, I catch up. If you have a smart phone, you should download it. Whenever I read a noteworthy post, I email it to myself with a comment or two. I can't wait to see all your changes!! Love ya!!! <3xojoJordan Marie @ hottlt.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286436578831037031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-61874123960790173632012-12-02T21:25:13.860-05:002012-12-02T21:25:13.860-05:00sounds like a great plan! sometimes it can get too...sounds like a great plan! sometimes it can get too overwhelming and I know what you mean about things being added on when you make it a point to get a break. it's like it never ends! <br />hope it turns out just the way you are planning it.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697813954232884673noreply@blogger.com