I found this at IzzyMom. My Declaration of (Blogging) Independence. You all know I’ve had trouble blogging recently because (shock!) real life got in the way. I’ve been struggling a bit to get back into the swing of things. “Friends and passersby, I give you my declaration of independence from all ridiculous and counterproductive thoughts and behaviors related to blogging.” Use it yourself if you wish to, and go let Izzy know about it.
1. I will only write when I feel like writing. I will not allow myself to feel obligated to write a blog post or do any other blog-related activity if I don’t feel like it.
2. I will no longer stop to consider if a post will be boring to other people or use that as a deciding factor in what I write.
3. I will write from my heart and remember that my blog is about me and whatever I want to write about.
4. I will not compare myself to other bloggers.
5. I will not allow myself to feel bad if I notice that someone doesn’t come to my blog anymore.
6. I will not concern myself with comments or stat counters or other numeric devices that might have the ability to affect my mood or what I write.
7. I will not feel bad if something I care about doesn’t get a lot of feedback or comments.
8. I will always try to remember that blogging is a hobby first and foremost. When it stops being fun, I will step away and re-evaluate.
9. I will no longer feel guilty about not commenting “as much as I should” because my first responsibility is to myself and my kids. Though I love reading and connecting with other bloggers, real life needs to come first.
10. I will not worry about losing readers if I change my focus from time to time.
11. I will be true to myself and my feelings. I will be cranky if that’s how I feel. Being a diplomat 24-7 is just exhausting and unnatural.
12. I will try really hard to fight that feeling that I am missing out on something if I’m not reading and commenting on blogs.
13. In committing myself to this declaration, I am setting myself free so that I can enjoy blogging more and stress about it less.
14. I will update and add to this declaration as necessary.
Nice declaration! And a healthy attitude 🙂
I concur with Mr. Fabulous. Blogging needs to be fun otherwise we should stop doing it.
Very good! I have to remember that too, that it’s just for fun and I’m not some super-blogger who has zillions of fans. Thankful for the people who do come around and find I have something interesting to say on occasion.
And, I hate people who snark on other bloggers, it’s just not necessary. If you can’t stand them, don’t go read their stuff. Sheesh.
Happy happy people!!!
I must say I just LOVE THIS.
If it’s not fun, it’s not worth it 🙂
I’m glad you’ve joined us in declaring your freedom from blogging insanity! My whole attitude about my blog has changed since Izzy’s post, I’m actually enjoying it again!