Blogging: Lessons Learned

Why start a blog? What are some tips and tricks, the in’s and out’s regarding blog posting in today's society? Well to be honest, I’m still figuring all of that out. To those of you who read my last post or even those who have just been curious of the possibilities and positives that writing a blog can bring, this post is for you. I’m going to let you in on one of the biggest things I’ve learned so far.

There are a few things to remember when writing on such an outlet, such as::

1. Everyone can see this so please no more deeply personal information about your latest bowel movement (yes, i’ve seen it before and I hope to never see it again).

2. Everyone can see this so please refrain from using negative words or language. Whether its towards yourself or someone else, negativity does not bring good company so try to stay positive! People want to read or listen to messages to uplift themselves in some way or to be able to relate to the writer.

3. EVERYONE can see this… Have I said that yet? Hopefully the message has come across loud and clear.

Of course I completely believe that a blog is a form of outlet to journal any interest you may have, whether it be with nutrition, fitness, fashion, coffee, spirituality, LITERALLY anything. However, it is also important to remember that although I refer to a blog as a form of journal, there is a difference, or should be, with the contents of a public journal and that of a private journal. Obviously viewers appreciate honesty and realness, but there is a fine line that shouldn’t be crossed when writing a really good blog. At first I was very nervous to start writing this blog because of the fact that I would be putting such a raw version of myself out to the public. However, I quickly realized that the pieces of myself that I put out on my blog can be my favorite versions of my truest self. I have realized that that is how to rake in positive company on these platforms. Being happy enough with who you are to share it with those watching. I have learned that I get to choose ultimately, I don’t need to over expose who I am to be able to still use my words and voice in a way that allows people to get to know me.

Of course I still have improvements to make as I have only but just started my blogging journey, the idea of the publicity of it all has really stuck with me as I have read and watched other’s blogs/vlogs.