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Last month was pretty interesting… I tweaked the site layout and design some. Other than that, sadly, not a lot seems to be happening here. However, I delivered a solid post at Thou Shall Blog, read it [here]
Blogging over the past year brings all sorts of thoughts and feelings. The experience overall has taught me lessons about writing, consistency, social media, time management and the blogosphere- among others.
You must question yourself, what are your motives? Blogging under the banner of “teaching people to make money online” isn’t easy, there are big heavy hitters who have been in the game for years. Along with their cult like following… best of luck!
That’s not to say, that you can’t contribute or that you have nothing worthwhile, but if your aim is to make money online by “teaching others to make money”? All the power to ya, but know that it’s a crowded niche and the competition is fierce. Even after years of hard work, you still might not have the money, at least the amount you’d expect to see and display for all your hard work.
During the semester, blogging about blogging or social media or anything else, is challenging. I read about folks that blog full-time, work full-time, not to mention college or in my case, graduate school. I don’t know how they pull it off, well… actually, I do.
They don’t have a social life; meaning, how’s your family time? personal relationships suffering? More important, how’s your health? When was the last time you hit up the great outdoors? Gym? Right…
For me, I’ve always tied to be intentional about my relationships. Those you interact with daily. Befriending them won’t boost your sales, or affiliate accounts. Are we okay with that? Don’t overlook those in your world, only to invest time in social media/blogging.
The point: everything has its place.
That’s just one of those simple, yet powerful lessons life can teach us!
I enjoy running, keeping fit, talking with people, learning from others, and being the best I can be. Sorry, sitting in front of the screen for hours isn’t for me. 
Remember, if you hit burn out or a dry spot, learn to live a little. Get outdoors. Do something you’ve never attempted before. I rented a mountain bike, and hit up the trails with some friends. It was rough, I puked and challenged myself, but most importantly, I enjoyed it! I’ll be back for more. Thankfully, I didn’t take a major spill.
I’m not one for excuses, but when or if I’m not here, I wanna be out there! Growing, improving, learning, experimenting… living life. Being depended on, being there for those most treasured by me when it really matters. Don’t let blogging, Twitter, Facebook or anything else, prevent you from those moments with family, friends and for yourself (exercise, health, etc).
Do you love your blog topic? If not, how might you learn to love it? Should you even attempt?
Best,
Miguel
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Miguel,
Glad to see you back again. It has been awhile. ^^
I know what you mean. Since I’ve had a similar post about this issue few weeks back. It’s never easy to keep a balance between on and offline social life. However, it’s do-able. With strong determination and setting our priorities right, we don’t have to lose our ‘normal’ life over to our online work. Well, like my coming weekend, I know it’s going to be a busy one, but it won’t be me blogging or twittering instead helping out a friend on her Wedding day! =)
Take care, Miguel. Thanks for sharing this.
@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker
Hey Chingya
Thanks for swing by!
Appreciate the support. Yeah, you’re right, with direction, priorities, effort and so on, it can be accomplished! Enjoy your time with family and friends. All the best to you and your friend, I send a congratulations! Cheers!
-Mig
Hey,
I think that blogging is all about time management. Once you can do it successfully, blogging really doesn’t take up much time.
When you really think about it, us bloggers waste a ton of time. A day should really be simple: check email,write a post or two, proofread them, publish them, comment on a few blogs, go on social media sites, network with other bloggers, and answer comments. Though there are other things you can do, such as article market or guest post, we don’t need to do it every day.
I try to limit my blogging day to two hours. I am going to have to limit even more with school coming starting tomorrow so my time management will really be put to the test.):
Good post. Its great that you tie in blogging to life.
Hey Jake,
I really like your Thesis theme powered site!
Appreciate your comment. Without focusing on what’s really important, on the essentials if you will, if we don’t- we’re doomed because blogging, social media and so on, all these things are fighting for our time and attention.
I always try to encourage my clients to go enjoy the outside fresh air while I’m doing my job. It gives us both a sense of accomplishment in the end – I get my work done and they are more relaxed.
Hey Bob, right on! I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
it is true one has to sacrifice a lot if he or she wants to make a good living by blogging, at least it takes time and energy, yet there is no guarantee.
@ Oceanlu,
Sacrifice is part of life, nothing is ever a guarantee to go the way you think it should. Hopefully, if we keep plugging away, things might go our way!
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
-Mig