Thursday 14 January 2016

Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me

Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've been blogging for almost five years now. It's been an emotional ride; I've had many ups and a few downs, but I wouldn't change a single moment. I've learnt a lot of hard lessons, and it's taken me a long time to get where I am.

A few times I've thought about quitting my blog, but I have never given up. So for those of you who are considering quitting - or considering beginning a blog but just aren't sure - this post is all about the five things that blogging has taught me over the years.



Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty


Confidence

I started blogging as a hobby to help with my depression. Almost five years on, I'm happy to say that I rarely struggle with my depression anymore, and I feel like blogging is a huge part of this. Slowly over time, I became more comfortable with telling people about my blog, and more comfortable about openly celebrating my achievements. I feel like blogging has given me the confidence to be happy with myself, and not put so much emphasis on what other people think of me. Whilst I do get the anonymous hate comment, blogging has helped me grow a thick skin and learn to move on. 


Accountability

Before the internet, opinions were rarely shared with large groups of people. Being a blogger, I feel like my life is an open book. My opinions and my preferences are out there for all to see and judge. I write my blog for me more than anybody else, but I also strive to be a role model in my field. I'm now more wary about what I say online, and in real life, and this has helped me to be more open minded. Think before you judge is a mantra I practice every day. 



Nothing is Perfect

When I first started my blog, I wanted it to be perfect. I wanted to be exactly like all the famous bloggers already on the internet and I wanted to have a million followers right away. That first year of blogging taught me some harsh lessons about expectations, and I soon learnt that it is impossible to be perfect in the eyes of the internet. I learnt to embrace my differences and love myself and my blog. 


Community

One of the greatest discoveries, one that I was not expecting from the blogging world, was the community. I have met some absolutely amazing people through blogging, and I will be their friends even if I stopped blogging. After starting Bloggers United AU, a community based organisation, with blogger Nikita (who is amazing and a huge inspiration, by the way) I have really seen the power of community. Unfortunately I have also met some horrible people too, but I will never let those kinds of people get me down.


Never Give Up

I may have wanted to quit blogging a few times; twice to be exact. Once when I first started and was struggling with making friends, and a second time when my partner was incredibly ill and another blogger was making my online life particularly difficult. Both times I powered through and reminded myself that blogging is something I love and something I have always wanted to do. If I had given up, I know I would have regretted it. I have worked hard on my blog, spend so many hours working on content and photography, and I have made so much progress. I will never give up, and I will continue to grow as a blogger. 




Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty

Blogging is my passion. I love blogging, and I love the community based around blogging. I know that as a blogger I will grow and I'll never stop learning or meeting new and inspiring people. I am appreciative every day to have met the people I have met, and to have worked with so many wonderful brands and people. 

These are just five very important lessons I have learnt through blogging. I feel that they have made me a stronger person both online and offline. I have a million more lessons I have learnt, and I'll keep learning more lessons as I go, but I felt like these are incredibly important and I really wanted to share. 

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What important lessons has blogging taught you? Have you ever felt the urge to quit blogging - or begin a blog, if you don't already have one? 

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Thursday 14 January 2016

Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me

Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've been blogging for almost five years now. It's been an emotional ride; I've had many ups and a few downs, but I wouldn't change a single moment. I've learnt a lot of hard lessons, and it's taken me a long time to get where I am.

A few times I've thought about quitting my blog, but I have never given up. So for those of you who are considering quitting - or considering beginning a blog but just aren't sure - this post is all about the five things that blogging has taught me over the years.



Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty


Confidence

I started blogging as a hobby to help with my depression. Almost five years on, I'm happy to say that I rarely struggle with my depression anymore, and I feel like blogging is a huge part of this. Slowly over time, I became more comfortable with telling people about my blog, and more comfortable about openly celebrating my achievements. I feel like blogging has given me the confidence to be happy with myself, and not put so much emphasis on what other people think of me. Whilst I do get the anonymous hate comment, blogging has helped me grow a thick skin and learn to move on. 


Accountability

Before the internet, opinions were rarely shared with large groups of people. Being a blogger, I feel like my life is an open book. My opinions and my preferences are out there for all to see and judge. I write my blog for me more than anybody else, but I also strive to be a role model in my field. I'm now more wary about what I say online, and in real life, and this has helped me to be more open minded. Think before you judge is a mantra I practice every day. 



Nothing is Perfect

When I first started my blog, I wanted it to be perfect. I wanted to be exactly like all the famous bloggers already on the internet and I wanted to have a million followers right away. That first year of blogging taught me some harsh lessons about expectations, and I soon learnt that it is impossible to be perfect in the eyes of the internet. I learnt to embrace my differences and love myself and my blog. 


Community

One of the greatest discoveries, one that I was not expecting from the blogging world, was the community. I have met some absolutely amazing people through blogging, and I will be their friends even if I stopped blogging. After starting Bloggers United AU, a community based organisation, with blogger Nikita (who is amazing and a huge inspiration, by the way) I have really seen the power of community. Unfortunately I have also met some horrible people too, but I will never let those kinds of people get me down.


Never Give Up

I may have wanted to quit blogging a few times; twice to be exact. Once when I first started and was struggling with making friends, and a second time when my partner was incredibly ill and another blogger was making my online life particularly difficult. Both times I powered through and reminded myself that blogging is something I love and something I have always wanted to do. If I had given up, I know I would have regretted it. I have worked hard on my blog, spend so many hours working on content and photography, and I have made so much progress. I will never give up, and I will continue to grow as a blogger. 




Five Things Blogging Has Taught Me - Sweetaholic Beauty

Blogging is my passion. I love blogging, and I love the community based around blogging. I know that as a blogger I will grow and I'll never stop learning or meeting new and inspiring people. I am appreciative every day to have met the people I have met, and to have worked with so many wonderful brands and people. 

These are just five very important lessons I have learnt through blogging. I feel that they have made me a stronger person both online and offline. I have a million more lessons I have learnt, and I'll keep learning more lessons as I go, but I felt like these are incredibly important and I really wanted to share. 

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What important lessons has blogging taught you? Have you ever felt the urge to quit blogging - or begin a blog, if you don't already have one? 

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