It’s time to flip the switch. This is what P says to me to turn the mood around if I am upset or frustrated about something. Well, it’s time to flip the switch on my approach to this blog. Like with most things I’ve held back, over thought, and played it safe. What if people hate it, what if it is a stupid idea, what if I don’t fit in? I wrote some of what I was feeling in last Friday post and I’ve been thinking about it more this week.
The reasons I started this blog still hold true so I’m feeling good there, but it is my approach that I want to change. Lately, I’ve been feeling that blogging is getting in the of way exploring other skills, and it is hard to balance learning and putting out content. Of course, I realize it is 100% self-imposed because there is no one I have to report to or a set schedule I have to keep. So, I’m fixing that feeling, which I have complete control over, (genius right..side note: need to invent sarcasm font) and I’m going to incorporate more of those “other” things on these pages. I’m not exactly sure how that will translate, but it is going to be a little different around here. I’m probably going to share more projects and share more about what/how/why of what I’m learning. I’m going to be less routine and rigid in my schedule and hopefully in my writing too.
What are these mysterious “other things” you ask 😉 I’ve been working on learning how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator…which I talked about in my Skillshare post and I’m really enjoying it. I’ve signed up for the monthly membership to Skillshare and have about 100 classes on my wishlist. Additionally, I’m preparing to jump into the photography pool and start learning how to use a DSLR camera. I’ve been polling some of my fellow bloggers on what cameras they own and everyone has been so nice. They seem to be mostly team Canon. I looked at a couple of Canon models already, so I may be following the crowd on this one (though there is a Nikon still in consideration). Don’t worry there will still be plenty of food, booze, and travel, but NOW with more randomness mixed in!
Hope you will stick around for the ride 🙂
Two posts this week that jolted my mindset were:
“Letter to My 22 year-old Self” from Found Love Now What: Belinda asked “what would you tell yourself at 22?” Part of my answer would be – don’t play it so safe and trust in yourself…and honestly that is something that I still need to work on. I’ve come a long way, but even in this space, that is all mine, and I can do whatever I want, I am still playing it safe and trying to follow the “rules”.
“My Unwanted Houseguest” from Eternally Wanderlyn: Lynsey talked about not letting fear hold you back.
I’ll be back Friday, with Part 3 of “Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine”…see I’m not dropping everything 🙂
P.S. I’m writing this from my new computer! #54 checked off from the 101 in 1001!
Sarcasm font is genius, now snap to creating it miss skill share :). I’ve missed so many great posts this week. It’s awesome having a few hours to catch up. Hugs M.
I’m glad to hear that you are finding more balance in your life and your blog. Blogging can sometimes take over life and I myself am going to have to change up my schedule a bit to accommodate my new life of being a working LMT! Hope it all works out for you and you feel more at ease with your schedule. What are a couple classes that you plan on taking soon? Maybe we can take some together.
Let your hair down! Don’t be scared. I liked blogging so much more once I stopped caring about the “rules”. Yes, they are self imposed! I love random and I love your blog. Can’t wait to see what direction you’re headed 🙂
Yay for not holding yourself back anymore!! It’s funny how we do that to ourselves 🙂 When we’re the ones in control of the blog! haha Please learn everything about the DSLR then teach me. I have a Nikon and only know the manual setting. Hell, I’m scared to hold cause I’m afraid to break it! No joke, my husband told me I could only use it if I had the strap around my neck. He apparently knows my affinity for damaging nice things!
I’d be all about a sarcasm font as well! I got my Canon last month. Every day I learn something new about it! x
I actually started blogging again after a 2+ years absence. I’m much more relaxed about my expectations this time around.
Welcome back to the world of blogging then 🙂
I’m excited to see what your changed mindset brings!
I love the idea of a sarcasm font, I could use that so much!
Hi Mariah, I can totally relate to this post I’ve had similar feelings about my blog and playing it safe. And also about taking it seriously etc. And I’ve decided that I must post more regularly a little more consistently and have some structure. I also want to redesign the whole thing but baby steps.
Also, on the skills you are working one, I AM DOING THE EXACT SAME! I bought my DSLR in November and have been learning how to use it and I’ve recently got a membership with creative cloud for only photoshop and lightroom (for photos and it was on offer for $10 a month!) I would love to get illustrator added on but so expensive. So you have been using skillshare then? I’ve checked them out but wondered if they are any good? I’m gonna check out your post about this.
P.s. I have a Nikon D5200 and absolutely love it. Canon to me seem to complicate things? Like for aperture priority mode they call it Av vs. nikon’s A? Strange, also I did do a post about my decision making process (after some babbling about my camera here http://wp.me/p41gfV-3L if you want to check that out.
But I think you and I have lots in common and can definitely help each other out on this learning curve!
XO
Yay for randomness and spontaneity! It takes a while to figure out the best approach to one’s blog, everyone is different. I say forget the rules and do whatever is fun for you! You’ve been doing a kickass job so far!