As many of you know I have not been blogging as regularly as I used to and as a previous post suggested, I have been a bit out of it lately. I have been trying to run at full steam 24/7 and it is impossible.
I accepted that I can only do so much and that there is no use worrying about things that I cannot do or get to. Once I allowed myself to calm down a bit I managed to come up with a few ideas for posts in the upcoming A-Z challenge. And yes, I was seriously freaking out but it is now a thing of the past.
I have not been writing either, but I did partake in a few awesome blogfests and I met a lot of very cool people. But I found that social networking, like most things that are fun, is very addictive. I was so worried about not stopping by every one's blog to leave a comment that in the end I drove myself absolutely crazy and the next day I had a total melt down at work, because everyone there was just adding to my already heavy load.
So, I came up with the easiest solution that is so simple it is ridiculous. I will only visit a few blogs a day. That way I can visit everyone at least once a week and that will be my strategy for the whole A-Z challenge as well. I know it is not the point of a blog hop or a blogfest but that is my only solution. I can honestly not stop by 30 blogs a day, everyday and manage to write. I am sorry if this plan offends anyone but that is what I have to do to stay sane.
Speaking of blogfests...I will also not be participating in any new blogfest for a while, aside for the A-Z challenge. I like taking part in blogfests but then I still get overwhelmed trying to read every one's entries in a limited amount of time. I have found myself only visiting 8 bloggers but getting 16 comments and in the end I feel like a jerk because I can't return the favor.
See! I over think everything. But that is my strategy. Good-luck with all the writing endeavors. Hope that inspiration is abundant for all.
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Hey, it's all good. I sometimes can't comment on everyone's blog every day..but I just scan, comment when I can, and I'm not offended if you don't comment on every post. I didn't realize how much time it takes when I first started so I'm just taking it step by step, easing my way into it.
ReplyDeleteI can't speak for all, but I'll be here so just drop by when you can!
Heather - Thank you for the kind words. I will definitely be stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI think getting to everyone once a week is great! I only put up new posts on my writing blog once a week because that's all I can really handle. I do get to comment/answer comments 2-3 times a week, and that is a lot of fun. I think the comments/community are some of my favorite parts of blogging! ;)
ReplyDeleteCarla - I love giving positive comments as well. But sometimes I just don't get to everyone. I receive tons of support and I feel bad that I can't always give everyone the same support in return. But I have my strategy laid out so hopefully I can get my comment on. Thank you for always being so supportive. I truly appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to following your blog! #30 follower, yay! I generally avoid blogfests myself, but I'm doing this one in April, and then I host a huge Labor Day BBQ in September, and that's it for me. Twice a year is good.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you!
KarenG
And can I see I love this blog design. And I love that you don't have word verif!
ReplyDeleteKaren - Welcome. Thank you for being my 30th follower. Awesome! Thank you. It is nice meeting you too. I hope you find some of my posts interesting or at least entertaining.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to keep up a blog schedule--and even harder to get around to commenting on friends' posts. I keep reminding myself that a little bit here and a little bit there will eventually add up to a whole lot as long as I don't give up. Do what you can. Don't stress about it and all will be well. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteJennifer- Thank you for the great advice. I am stressing less now and trying to do as you say ''what I can'' when I can.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.