One thing I see a lot of bloggers struggling with is their ability to recognize awesome. Not awesomeness in others, but the immense amount of success and awesome they are achieving themselves. I get how hard it is. It is virtually impossible not to compare our blogs to others. You can't help but notice when that other blogger who hasn't been around quite as long surpasses you in pageviews or facebook likes. It's hard to view it all as a ...
Blogging 101
Don’t Try To Reach Some One Else’s Goals
I have a huge tip for you today, this one will help you be a happier, less-stressed blogger! ... Don't try to reach some one else's goals. It can be hard not to get caught up the competitiveness of blogging. "oh, she's that size I need to be that size too" or "Her post got shared that many times, why didn't mine". All the numbers and the income and comparisons can take us to an unhealthy place. Which is why we need to each have our own ...
How to be a confident blogger without sound like a know-it-all
It's one obstacle that many bloggers face: How to blog confidently without coming off like a know-it-all. If you have friends and family members reading your blog this worry can really hold you back as a blogger, because none of us want to lose friends because of our blogs. There are several things you can do to blog with confidence while still remaining humble and relatable. Be Inclusive - This one is quite simple, but make room in your ...
Blogging 101: FIVE Design Must-Haves (or should I say & Must-Knows”)
Here are a few Design Must Haves (or should I say Must-Knows) to remember for your blog. I am not going to tell you these things to make your blog basic or boring or not "you", but I am telling you these things because your readers need to be able to see clearly, not be confused and feel an eagerness to read when they are on your page. 1). Most important- A WHITE BACKGROUND (or very light). This makes it so much easier to read. It is very ...