Things to Remember for Bloggers

No matter what niche your blog is a part of, it's so easy and very common to get caught up in the world of blogging. Even if two bloggers are a part of the same niche doesn't mean that their blogs are similar at ALL. I can't even begin to describe how many blogs I've come across within my niche(s) that have a completely different approach to a topic or even a different style of writing. No one snowflake is exactly alike - similar to bloggers - no blogger is exactly alike! It's also SO important to not get caught up in your numbers and social media but to remember why you started blogging in the first place.
Recently, I've been trying to get myself more organized in hopes of not focusing as much on my stats but more about what I love about blogging. I think it's important and completely necessary for all bloggers to remember such things once in a while to be able to remember what made you want to go down the path of blogging and what it does for you.

What all bloggers should remember:

• No matter how long you've been blogging, there's always room to grow
• There are no rules to blogging - if you think it'll work for you, chances are it will!
• Blogging is unpredictable. Sometimes the posts you don't think will do your best, do better than any others. 
• Go with the flow and do what feels right
• Every blogger has different things that work for them, something that works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa
• The majority of topics have been talked about before by many people but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't write about it if it pertains to you, too. Put your own spin on it, make it better than ever!
• Don't let others' successes turn into discouragement for you. This success will happen for you in time just as it did for them! (something I need to tell myself more)
• Blogging takes time. Just because you aren't seeing numbers or opportunities right away doesn't by any means mean that you won't ever see this success
• All bloggers can have the success they hope to. No matter what your goal is for your blog, you can reach it with patience and perseverance.
• Connect with your readers - the connections you make while blogging make it all worth while!
• Don't compare yourself to any other blogger no matter who they are, how long they've been blogging or what they're blogging about. Your blog is your blog and it reflects you - the most important thing it could do!
• Be honest with your readers! As a blogger and a blog reader, its easy to tell when a blogger is genuine or not. Your posts should reflect your opinions and what you truly believe in
• Waiting for a post to go "viral" is like watching paint dry. When you least expect it, it'll happen
• As a blogger, you'll only grow. In so many ways. More than you can imagine!
• Blogging should be fun!! If you're stressed, figure out the reason and try to fix it - you started your blog because it's something you love and you have something to share with the world. Enjoy it!

While blogging can be stressful, I've learned that the only thing that stresses me out is never wanting to mess up or make a mistake. In blogging most especially, making small mistakes will only help you to grow. Never be afraid to reach out to other bloggers - those who have blogged longer have likely been in similar shoes. The blogging community is such a helpful, caring and close knit community which is one of the best parts of the whole experience. Make this fun - I could spend days straight working on my blog without getting bored of it. Blogging is an amazing experience and these are all things that we need to take into consideration once in a while!
Is there anything you'd add to this list?
XOXO
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