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I love to take risks and dream up wishes.
I love to try new ideas and constantly think of fun creative things to do.
I love to try new ideas and constantly think of fun creative things to do.
When it comes to my blog I have not taken very many risks. I have shared a few personal experiences that I have felt were a risk to share but have not felt brave enough to openly, publicly announce a blog personal goal to help motivate me to achieve it.
Actually, maybe the Blogger Butt challenge could be one??
Actually, maybe my Happiness project could be another??
Actually, maybe my 30 days of happiness could be another???
Alright, when I come to think of it in a way, I am sharing personal goals.
Maybe not so much blog personal goals.
Actually, maybe the Blogger Butt challenge could be one??
Actually, maybe my Happiness project could be another??
Actually, maybe my 30 days of happiness could be another???
Alright, when I come to think of it in a way, I am sharing personal goals.
Maybe not so much blog personal goals.
I have written about a few heartfelt topics where I felt scared to push the 'publish' button and been touched by the responses of you wonderful Seven Cherub readers. Thank you so much!
I do have some wonderful thoughts, ideas and wishes for my blog but have felt scared to share them in case they do not happen. My blog is personal in so many ways and even though I do work with companies and promote products, I share so much of my heart on this space that I see everything I do as personal.
I do have some wonderful thoughts, ideas and wishes for my blog but have felt scared to share them in case they do not happen. My blog is personal in so many ways and even though I do work with companies and promote products, I share so much of my heart on this space that I see everything I do as personal.
My blog goals are wishes and dreams associated with writing and uplifting mothers. I want to help inspire women, create happiness and help mothers believe in themselves. My mind seems to naturally dream big and often I find that what is standing in my way of achieving these goals is time and myself.
Time because I am already super busy and need to cut out some commitments in my life.
Myself because I doubt my abilities and doubt if other women would be interested in what I have to share.
Time because I am already super busy and need to cut out some commitments in my life.
Myself because I doubt my abilities and doubt if other women would be interested in what I have to share.
I know these wishes are possible with hard work and determination. I am not afraid of that. The difficulty I find is in working out whether to share them or to keep them private. It then becomes a blog risk as people like to copy and to take.
As much as there is wonderful support out in the blogosphere there is also those who like to take advantage of other writers and bloggers. I have been really blessed that I have been on the receiving end of a lot of support. It has made my blog experience so much more enjoyable and I is one of the main reasons why I continue to write and share personal experiences on my blog.
In case you were wondering. You can find my 2010 blog goals here and my 2011 blog goals here.
As much as there is wonderful support out in the blogosphere there is also those who like to take advantage of other writers and bloggers. I have been really blessed that I have been on the receiving end of a lot of support. It has made my blog experience so much more enjoyable and I is one of the main reasons why I continue to write and share personal experiences on my blog.
In case you were wondering. You can find my 2010 blog goals here and my 2011 blog goals here.
I guess today in relation to having a blog I was just wondering:
Have you ever taken a risk with your blog?
Have you publicly announced a personal goal and found it helpful?
To date, I haven't been brave enough to share my ultimate blogging dream, Naomi. I'll be looking to you for inspiration to reveal it though...no pressure or anything!! :))
ReplyDeleteHa! ha. I am looking to everyone else to see if it is safe to share. Just testing the waters here to see if there is any interest around :) N x
ReplyDeleteI can relate to not wanting to put your ideas out there, Naomi. You're so fortunate that the ideas you've had so far have not been taken by other bloggers. You hear and see it so often.
ReplyDeleteMine was to write a ``do your own PR'' series on my personal blog and see if there was any interest in it. There was and hence, now I'm starting the PR blog. (Note: it could have been a terrible failure, but you never know, do you?)
I'm trying to keep my blinkers focused on my goal and ignoring any noise associated with others trying to do the same thing.
Best of luck with your goals, Naomi. xx
Oh Naomi, your blog is so inspirational. I am sure that whatever blogging goals you have can and will be acheived & I can't wait to read all about them!
ReplyDeleteAs I am an amateur blogger I have yet to find my feet - I have a few ideas but am nowhere near brave enough to test them out! One day maybe! xx
My blog is based around a public announcement of a goal...to lose weight (yep, not original!) but without going on a 'diet' per se. And so far it has been helpful just blogging about it. I even...gulp...put my actual weight up there. I don't think anyone I know IRL knows it exists though so while I feel a little thrill being so open I also feel a bit protected because I don't have many readers!
ReplyDeleteAs for risks - nope, just not techie enough for the techie-type stuff and perhaps not brave enough just yet for the others...I have some skeletons/experiences that I think would be good to share but have to find some courage!
I agree about the sharing of ideas in case someone 'borrows' it. I'm reluctant to tell people some things for that very reason. Maybe you just have to put it out there...
Firstly, just let me say you are one of my blogging mentors. I admire what you do here very much and think you show great balance and engagement. As you know I also think you work REALLY hard at this blog and your efforts show. So yay you!
ReplyDeleteMe. Well I moved to wordpress - that took some guts for me! I def want to grow my blog as I love having a voice and connecting with other women who are creative and inspirational. I'm just a tad addicted to the entire thing. (just ask the dear one!!) I also love reaching out to women and being an encouragement. There is much here in bloggy land for me.
Keep up the awesome work Naomi. Cazxx
After long deliberation, I recently shared my new vision for my cloth nappies blog (not nearly as specific as your goals) and just at that time blogger decided to have a fit. Very few people got to read or comment on my post and I am not sure if I am relieved or disappointed...
ReplyDeleteNaomi, if the whole of "blogging" had a heart you would surely be it. Beating and nurturing in the middle of all the goal-making and the life-changing and the promise-breaking... Your blog is one I rely on (no pressure!!) to rest a while and find upliftment. You've done it again today. In your post I have found a voice, in a way, for the current predicament I find myself in. See my post today.
ReplyDeleteAs for your specific question, no. I don't believe I have ever taken a risk (perhaps that is an objective q I can't answer though). I have publicly announced a personal goal, numerous times, over the years and it is always of help. Even if it is to watch myself not "succeed" in the way I originally envisaged. xoxo
Kellie I love that you are trying to keep your blinkers on and are staying focused. I need to do the same.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lene - I am slowly getting braver and giving it a go - hey! if I can do it - seriously anybody can :)
Kate - so impressed that you actually put your weight out there. I did the same thing in hopes that it would go down...um...still waiting for it to go right down. Need to focus on that a little more.
Caz - you are awesome! So impressed you made the move - I am still too scared to do it! very brave lady, very brave xx
Tat - love that you were brave and put it out there. I will have to search it out and have a look.
Kirrily - thanks so much for your encouragement and sweet comment. So glad you can find some peace here. I love dropping by your blog and will have to check out your recent post.
thanks for your comments ladies. Naomi x
I tried to start a "linky" for moms to share their posts about teaching their children values. (It was something I thought would be useful to me, and therefore I thought others would like the idea. It didn't take off, and I let it fizzle because I wasn't sure how to get it to take off, or whether people were really interested).
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