My posts became longer and more substantial. I had time to think of the best topics to write about and feel proud of the content I was publishing. Too often we compare ourselves to others. But what works for someone else might not work for you, and if you try to emulate them, you’ll end up feeling worse about yourself. You need to decide what fits your schedule and your goals. I don’t make money from my blog the same way I do from my freelance writing, so it made sense to make it less of a priority. For others who rely on advertising and affiliate links to pay the bills, cutting down on a podcast that you do for fun makes more sense.
and to do it well. And you really don’t want to try until you get burnt out. The more you work relentlessly, the more likely you’ll feel less inspired, creative and motivated. All are essential ingredients for maintaining a blog consistently. Take time to go through your schedule like it’s a garden full of weeds. Prune what doesn’t fit your goals, keep what you want to work on and simplify what you grow. The result will be a carefully tended yard, full of something you can be proud of.
Zina Kumok writes about paying off $28,000 worth of student loans in three years at Debt Free After Three. She has been featured in DailyWorth, LifeHacker and Time.
You can’t be expected to do everything
TOO OFTEN WE compare ourselves TO OTHERS. WHAT WORKS FOR SOMEONE ELSE
might not work for you
AND IF YOU TRY TO EMULATE THEM, YOU’LL END UP FEELING WORSE about yourself.
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