So I have been blogging (consistently) for about two months now, and I was thinking about everything I have learned and everything I have yet to learn. I’ve recently taught myself a bunch about going self hosted and I’m still trying to figure out certain things. Along with this, I feel like I’ve learned some things about myself, too. There is so many different aspects when it comes to blogging and I’ve kind of figured out the things that I like and the things that I don’t like. I thought it would be fun to share with you guys some of the things that blogging has taught me about myself.
More personal posts
For starters, I’ve realized that I like writing more personal posts. The whole reason I started blogging was because I wanted a place where I could talk about all my thoughts, ideas, etc. Blogging has kind of become like a friend, as weird as that sounds. When I published my previous post, I had reread it and thought about how much I enjoyed writing it. It was personal and I loved that people could get a better sense of who I was through it. It felt as though I was having a conversation with a friend or writing in my journal. I’ve always been the type of person who likes to talk about my feelings and have deep conversations and so I think personal posts will sum up a lot of the content on my blog in the future. I am also currently thinking of different kinds of series that I could start that involve others from the blogging community.
Never going to have a niche
The next thing was that I was never going to be a blogger who had a niche. When I started blogging all I kept seeing everywhere was “you needed a niche”, “you needed a niche!”- I’ve come to the conclusion that my niche is a little bit of everything. I don’t like the idea of being stuck to only talking about one thing because I just want to write about whatever on my mind at that moment. Thats what blogging is about anyways, right? I honestly should of seen this coming since I’ve never been the type of person to only have one interest. I mean, it took me two years to decide on a major. The only downside of this is that I’ve been having trouble figuring out how to make so many categories while trying to still keep it simple and organized.
Photography
I have also learned that I feel better about my blog when I use my own pictures. Even though they aren’t the best quality, I’m trying. It just feels more personal to me and I honestly just like the way it looks on the home page of my site. A weird part of me also like challenging myself to get better and better and photography! I’ve been trying to replace all the images that I used from Pexels with my own. I’ve also downloaded a ton of new editing apps. Its been fun trying out different editing styles
Featured images
I also realized that I am terrible at making featured images. This one sort of goes with the photography one but also has to do with the set up of my blog. Right now, I have this little slider on my home page that shows my latest posts. I’ve become obsessed with making all the pictures match a certain “aesthetic”. I really want it to be the prettiest part of my blog since its the first thing other people and me, see when they look at my site. I haven’t found yet, what exact theme I want to go for and its so frustrating. Slowly I’m trying to change things and try out new looks which is why my posts pictures have been changing kind of often. Hopefully the next time I do this kind of post, I can say I’ve improved.
I’m a perfectionist
The last thing I learned is that I am a total perfectionist (and its annoying). I’ve been noticing this a lot lately. When it comes to my creative side, it needs to be perfect. If you are curious as to how bad it actually is, the trash section currently has thirty five posts. These are filled with multiples of the same post, that I’ve rewritten over and over because I don’t like the way the last one sounds. I cannot be the only person like this and I imagine that there are other bloggers who are just like this.
I also really enjoy taking my own pictures! I’ve always liked photography but haven’t really done it much in the past few years, so challenging myself to become better at it is honestly one of my favourite things that comes with blogging.
I know how you feel! I have a lot to learn but I’m really enjoying it
I don’t have a niche either! Hahahaha. Great post!
Thank you!! Niches mean nothing honestly
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I feel like I am going through the exact same things. I really enjoy photography but have so much to learn and really need to find my look! I have recently changed our blog as well and have a slider! It is all such a learning process and I feel like there isn’t enough time in the day to do it all!!
haha I totally get it…it’s all kind of challenging but I feel like rewarding, especially when I get a really good picture that I like!!
I love writing personal posts too, I think it’s great to not have a niche, it’s makes the blog so fresh! I love your blog gal xx
http://www.jessicakatie.com
Thank you for the sweet comment! Yes, not having a niche is so much better for me!!
This is a great post ! I started my blog for a similar reason as you did. I feel like it will help me grow and really put things into perspective for me. As I like to say my rational mind speaking to my emotional mind. Sort of as a form of therapy
Yes!!! Writing is so therapeutic. I still write in a journal everyday. I love it. Thank you for the sweet comment!
I love love love taking pictures for our blog. That’s why I agreed to blog with Sam hahaha
And I know the struggle of being a perfectionist because Same!
Anna (one half of the Cinnamon Buns and Roses Blog)
https://cinnamonbunsandroses.wordpress.com