It is funny that I am writing this at all considering the title. But actually just admitting to myself that I have nothing to say has led me to think quite a bit and thinking gets me to writing. You see, I have been doing a lot of blog soul searching over the Christmas holidays when I took time off to be present with my family. I came back feeling a sense of excitement for my blog, having a fresh look with a new header and headshot for my social media platforms. I edited my categories, gave them new names and mixed up the titles of a few old posts. I felt happy.
However, when it came to sitting down and knowing what to write I was stumped. I have been stuck in a never ending cycle of reviews and sponsored posts- which, don’t get me wrong, still have a place on my blog if appropriate. But what do I write about if I have nothing to review? No input from a PR company?
Now that is a nonsense of course as I have plenty to say, plenty of ideas on paper- in fact I have 36 posts in my drafts folder. It is just that for the first time in a long time I don’t want to write just for the sake of it. I had an idea for a post the other day, but to have written it I would have needed to use stock photos and to be honest it just wouldn’t have made for a great post in the end. There wouldn’t have been anything personal about it – so what would have been the point? Habit? A panic that people may forget about me if I don’t post?
I think what I am getting at, in a bit of a rambling way, is that I am tired of trying to fill pages daily. To make a self imposed deadline. I love writing about new recipes I have tried, I love sharing our room makeovers but I don’t want to have to rush to get the job done and I don’t want to have ‘fillers’ in between semi decent posts.
So from now on, when I find that I have nothing to say, I am going to keep quiet. No more fillers. I can’t promise the posts that I do write will be gold standard but I will only write when I have something that I want to share. In the meantime I will be over on Instagram, my new found love in life. See you there!
Robyn
Saturday 13th of February 2016
I read an interesting article on Problogger recently, and the author suggested NOT posting every day. His point being that as soon as you publish a new post, the last one becomes 'old news' and may not get the exposure it deserves. That made a lot of sense to me and went a long way to easing the pressure I put on myself to post daily. Sounds like you're thinking exactly the same thing :)
Alice Megan
Saturday 30th of January 2016
I do the same thing! I used to blog every day, and while I might sometimes do this when I've got lots of spare time I don't stress if I can't. I keep a calender on google with all my ideas and firm blog posts with deadlines and just move things around as and when I feel inspired to write
MudpieFridays
Tuesday 12th of January 2016
Great post :) I am aware of doing the same thing, trying to fit in posts round work and then worrying that my figures will go down if I don't publish. But you are right there is no point writing to fill space! Thanks for the advice #TwinklyTuesday
Katy
Wednesday 27th of January 2016
My stats have gone down - I think mainly because I am not joining in with linkys etc but I just don't care anymore. I feel such a relief being able to write when and what I want x
jenny
Monday 11th of January 2016
I have done the very same Katy. I looked over what I wanted to share and what I had been sharing while it got me where I want to be. I no longer will be blogging one or even two times every day. Yes I did that for 2 years. EEK I know but now I have a foundation and idea where I want to go and I will write and be relaxed more about it when I don't. It's great to look at the year ahead and not feel pressure in filling the days every single day. I am lucky enough not to have writers block yet and I have lots of personal blog posts I have started that I want to finish too. I just needed the time to do it. I wish you lots of luck with your lovely blog this year darling. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me blog hop. I hope to see you again this week for another great round. #sharewithme
Katy
Wednesday 27th of January 2016
I am the same jenny, 20 months of once, twice or even 3 times a day and it has made me so tired. I have neglected my family and what for? Well no more. Definitely time to sit back and write for fun again x
Sean
Sunday 10th of January 2016
I try to post every third day but sometimes I draw a blank at that often! Missing Instagram at the mo, as I broke my phone! =(
Katy
Wednesday 27th of January 2016
Oh I hope your phone is fixed now! x