On Facebook today I posted this:
So…. there is that.
You see, I don’t really know what to blog about right now. Sometimes I feel in the blogging groove and something I don’t. Right now I don’t.
I think it is partly because I’m not doing anything exciting. I’m not super focused on the goals behind this blog. I’m barely exercising. I am eating healthy but boring food – similar if not the same thing every single day. I’m mostly just working and waiting. There doesn’t feel like there is anything to say. Or maybe there is just not enough time to say it.
Honestly I spend most of my time working (lots) or worrying. Worrying about my mom, about her upcoming surgery, about the what ifs, about moving to the USA, about whether it is right for our family, about a million other things big and small. It’s not all consuming but I’m definitely worrying more than normal. And who wants to blog about or read about a girl filled with worry?
I guess you can say I’ve lost my blogging mojo.
What does one do to get it back? Do I even need/want it back?
If it isn’t too personal, I’d be curious in hearing about what it is like keeping a long-distance relationship going. The highs, the lows, etc.
I could definitely do a post on that. We have lots of practice… with the highs and lows included. haha.
Mary, I can’t tell you what to blog about, but I’d like to hear about what is going on in your life right now. I’d like to hear about your mother, the move back home, “the million other things big and small” that are currently occupying your thoughts. All of that is a part of your life, and it matters. Even if you think it’s not worth blogging about. :-)
Thanks Kelly. I think those are worth sharing, I guess lately I’ve been too far under the grey cloud to write without being a complete downer. I try to avoid that generally but I will update more on the things happening when they do. A lot of it really is just being in a complete stall/holding pattern with everything.
See, that’s all stuff you could be blogging about! So what if it’s depressing or sad or whatever? This is what you’re going through, this is your life, this is your reality, and it’s blog-worthy! And not for nothing, but writing about it is cathartic and therapeutic. It might really help you to let it out, but you won’t know until you do it.
Ha. I’ve already written about it. I have no new updates it’s all just waiting at the moment so I guess I don’t feel like writing repeat posts. Eh.
I’d say just wait till you feel like writing. You don’t have to post all the time. Write in a diary instead?
That’s what I’ve been doing which is why my posting was sporadic lately with days/week off at a time sometimes. I know I don’t have to post all the time but it actually gives me something productive to focus on other than worrying, ya know?
I used to write in actual journals all the time but don’t anymore. I guess I outgrew it.
ya.. it cramps your hands. you could try painting too. i always think i want to try painting but then i never start it lol. then youre focusing on something without having to have an actual subject and kinda letting your subconscious flow.
How funny! I actually just finished painting some stuff and came back to check comments again and you were talking about painting! That made me laugh. :)
yay!
I took a break for a few days, and even talked to some other bloggers about what I could do to get back in the groove. I’ve posted for the past couple of days, and I’m working on getting back in the swing of things.
Help me get back in the groove! We could meet up and you could tell me all about how to be a blogging champ. :)
Id say NO.
wait
see if it returns
and if it does keep your eyes wide open for the other door which has been opened.
It happens to me from time to time. In the beginning I tried to force it, but after 5 years of blogging, I just tell my readers that I’m retreating into my cave for a bit, and that they will be able to interact with me on Facebook and Twitter. And then I put my blog on blocks for a while. Soon enough I have lots to write about and I miss my blogging friends and the urge returns. The important thing is to let everyone know beforehand (which I’m sure you know!).
You don’t have to have it back. Sometimes a healthy break is nice. Giving yourself permission to take a break, makes it less stressful to try to come up with something to write about! While on that break, you may just be surprised what living life brings about in terms of topic! ;-) Cheers~
Just take a break and then go again with all your strength! And it is nice to read. :)
When times are tough, don’t make them more stressful by trying to force something that isn’t there. Work on the things you can. Go internal. It’ll come back, or it won’t. Either way, you need to focus on yourself and whatever the reasoning is behind the stop in your flow. Hope things smooth out for you!
Maybe, you would write about a totally new topic which you would like to learn in depth for years? It could be a new language or skill.. Just a suggestion..