It’s so easy to blog in a vacuum. You write up your posts, put your posts out there and wait for people to come to you. For most of us, not very many people come (but we’re grateful for you who do!), and even fewer leave comments (and we&…

also, outsourcing gives you leverage. we only have 24 hours a day and we can only do so much. by outsourcing you get to do more in less time. more money in the bank and more time to spend with your loved ones. quite a good deal i’d say.

I’ve been reading a lot of your posts lately, I have to say that even with a new blog, I feel your advice is spot on, and really shows how even though we’re all looking for traffic and people to read our opinions, it still doesn’t change the fact that blogging itself, even full time, can be a good thing. It isn’t about chasing traffic and clicks, it’s about saying what you want. I’ve read too many blogs by “pros” that have made me think that it’s such a business, and it’s good to see that even on a site named problogger the social side of it can shine through.

When blogging came along, I was like, “Wow – this is like keeping a public journal!” So I kept doing what I had always done, but suddenly I had these expectations for external validation. It was an important personal lesson for me – one that nudged me back over the line of writing for the joy and personal fulfillment of it.

I have realized along the way that my blogs may be a way to add value to other people in their lives, so I am working to promote my blogs, but with my eye on how I can help others feel better about themselves rather than on how they can help me feel good about myself.

Peace,
Julie

I don’t know about you but when I was working in the corporate world the mantra to achieve work life balance felt like just another should, something else on my to do list that I never got round to doing….

Thanks for sharing the human side of yourself. As a new (introvert) blogger, it’s sometimes difficult to put myself out there. You’ve reminded me of what courage and commitment are all about.

So, thank you. I needed to hear what you had to say. :-)

Anyway, I hope that positive feedback from your happy readers will help to fend off the grumpiness for a while longer. As a blogger I’d like to say thanks for running the group writing project and as a reader thanks for injecting the personal into this ‘pro’ site and always being willing to share. It’s what keeps me keeping back.
Joanna