Last month, I went through what I consider to be my first blogging rut. It was a challenging experience, but I think there’s a lot that I was able to take out of it.
For me, the first several months of blogging seemed like an endless stream of ideas. Conjuring up blog post topics was so simple. I would jot down three or four different thoughts every day. My belief is that every blogger goes through a similar experience when they start up their site. There’s so much excitement about getting your blog up and running, so your head is full of numerous ideas.
Once you’ve been blogging for months, however, generating post ideas may become a bit more difficult. For me, my recent blogging rut involved a lot of wanting to get things done, but not having the creative motivation to do it. All of the ideas that I was coming up with felt so lifeless and unoriginal. I feared my posts were getting too repetitive. As a result, I was pretty reluctant to use the topics that I thought of. It was incredibly frustrating.
I tried to deal with this sort of “blogging rut” in many different ways. I can honestly say when you’re feeling uninspired, the absolute worst thing to do is read a lot of blogs. You don’t want to pull yourself out of the situation by copying someone else’s blog. Not only does that lack creativity, but it detracts from your own voice. You have to remember that your readers read your blog for you. Don’t become a replica of someone else.
When I’m in need of a bolt of inspiration, I find that Pinterest is the best place to go. I love scrolling through stylish boards or powerful quotes in order to give myself some blogging enthusiasm. Another tactic that I find handy is to pick up a couple of new blog props. I like to purchase things like fake flowers or doilies, because they’re fun and inexpensive. These items give my blog photos enough pizazz to remind me why I enjoy blogging. Plus, I can take flat lays even if I don’t have any fresh ideas.
Overall, blogging ruts are exceptionally frustrating and can’t be cured with one specific remedy. They run their course, regardless of how you try to stop them. I think the best possible way to react to one of these situations is to look for creativity in outlets that are not blogs. If that’s unsuccessful, try stepping back from your blog altogether. You can come back to it several days later with a refreshed mind and new perspective.
How do you handle blogging ruts?
Sincerely,
Paige
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I absolutely agree. The worst thing to me is to read a blog or see some inspiring quotes on Facebook that has me completely mirroring what they are saying. I prefer taking a break completely. If I have writer’s block – walk away, even if it is for a few days. I went three months without hitting the publish button simply because I didn’t feel in tune with my posts. Taking a break was the best thing for me.
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So true! Taking a break is ultimately better than copying someone else’s content.
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Lovely idea for a post! I would have to agree. Taking a couple weeks allows your brain to breathe and then something just comes usually in a random time for me, like when I am brushing my teeth. 🙂
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This post was so helpful girl!
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Thank you!
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Completely understand this, cause I been feeling the same lately!
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My blog is so new that I haven’t hit this rut yet. Keeping my fingers crossed that stays at bay for a while!
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Write down as many ideas as you can before it happens! You’ll definitely thank yourself later
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Oh I am. I have about 15 pages of single blog line ideas for single posts or new series of posts and some partially written posts for when this happens. 😀
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I take a break from blogging altogether, till inspiration strikes again and the feeling of ‘there’s nothing to write about’ goes away 🙂
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Great tips! I nominated your lovely blog for the versatile blogger award, check it out! https://dontgiveajam.com/2017/02/08/versatile-blogger-award/
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Thanks so much! I’ll have a post up soon 🙂
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I totally get you xx
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Great tips! I haven’t been blogging for long but feel as though this post will come in handy for me in the future 🙂
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Thank you! I hope it does
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Good Morning! LOVED your blogging site. I struggle with blogging and perfecting my skills as I blog about Avon products and my experience as an Avon Rep. But we get better with consistent blogging doing it every day.
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