Friday, May 4, 2012

breaking up with my blog

I currently have a slight problem. A good problem but a problem nevertheless. With all of this writing I have done and am doing on my blog, I feel like I have found my voice. I know what I want to say and what I want to share but I can't find any time extra time in my schedule to do it. I also feel like I am finding myself. That I am letting the real me emerge as I am getting fitter through running, feeling healthier from giving up sugar and feeling more confident with the choices I am making in life. 

My problem is that I can't find any time to follow or listen to my voice. Something has to give.

I recently tried letting go of several other area's of my life. It did not feel right.
What feels right for me, right now, is to let go of my blog.

To take a blog break.
I am breaking up with my blog for a couple of weeks.

You see, I have achieved all of my goals and dreams with my blog. Every single one. When I set them I felt that I was dreaming big, that they never would really happen but they have. I know I probably sound silly saying this but I need a break to set bigger goals and to dream bigger dreams. I know I have been abundantly blessed in so many ways with the experiences and opportunities that have come my way. I have been left speechless so many times with the kind offers and blog comments and love shown to me as a person and as a blogger. I don't take any of that for granted. I really, really appreciate it every day.  I am amazed that I have been able to achieve these goals:

I wanted to write about how being a mother is awesome on a regular basis.
Done it.
I wanted to run a happiness project on my blog.
Done it.
I wanted to write from my heart.
Done it.
I wanted to write an ebook.
Done it.
I wanted to get 1000 followers on my blog.
Done it.
I wanted to put on a women's conference just for mother's.
Done it.
I wanted to start a facebook page and get 1000 followers.
Done it.
I wanted to write about post natal depression.
Done it.
I wanted to get paid to write for other websites.
Done it.
I wanted to be a brand ambassador for a company.
Done it.
I wanted to connect with other women.
Done it.
I wanted to meet new friends.
Done it.
I wanted to attend a blog conference.
Done it.
I wanted to be invited to be published in other books.
Done it.
I wanted a place to keep a family record.
Done it.
I wanted to increase and improve my writing skills.
Done it.

I really have no goals or dreams left to achieve.
I need some time out to set some more.

I have not set up any guest posts.
I have not scheduled any blog posts.

I am just going to take a break.
I will however continue to do my 'Happy Days in May' project.
I hope you will too.


See you in a couple of weeks with a new plan and vision.

32 comments:

  1. I hope that your break gives you some new goals and thoughts that will intern lead to new posts.

    I have added the Happy Days in may project to my blog, and i am enjoying finding one little happy for me thing in my day

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  2. Hope you get to rejuvenate & find new goals while you're on your blog break Naomi. You have achieved so much already. xx

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  3. I will miss reading your words of wisdom Naomi, but I know a blog break is exactly what you need. In the meantime, I'll keep plugging along on the Happy Days in May and rereading your older posts, which are always inspiring. Enjoy your break!

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  4. Have a fantastic break Naomi xo

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  5. Hugs, follow your heart and cut yourself some slack on the blog. Hope to hear all about your new visions when you come back.

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  6. Enjoy your break - those are some amazing goals you have met.

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  7. Sounds great. I recently did this and found it so refreshing. Enjoy the break it is well deserved! xo

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  8. Wow you have achieved a lot! Inspiring lady!

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  9. wishing you the best Naomi! Enjoy your break. :)

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  10. Well deserved, your blog was one of the first I followed and I'll always be grateful for the lovely words you share and the inspiration.

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  11. A well deserved break! But don't be gone too long!

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  12. Good on you Naomi! On a much, much smaller scale I broke up with my blog a few weeks ago and it has been the most invigorating thing I've done in a long long time. I am so happy that you have achieved what you have set out to do. I've had so many brain storms since I freed up my head space, and really feel like I'm about to embark on a brand new adventure!! Enjoy this time for you. xxx

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  13. Enjoy the time to dream! xxx You will be missed!

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  14. Looking forward to seeing what new goals you come back with x

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  15. I'm so glad this is only temporary :) your voice would be missed much to much if it was permanent :) Enjoy your break!!!! xo

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  16. Enjoy your time off Naomi! When you come back you will have a lot to say I'm sure of it.

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  17. Look at all you've achieved ~ wowee~!
    I have a feeling that you having a break, won't actually be a break, do I sense something exciting brewing?
    xx

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  18. Im wishing you the best Naomi! Enjoy your well deserved break. :) The life you have and everything that you done for us, to be such an inspiration and sending so much love, I am not surprised that you have struggled with your time. Your life has been really great inspiration for me and I will keep up with your blog when you get back on track!

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  19. Dream Big and enjoy your break :)

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  20. Oh Gorgeous, bravo for making the call. So sensible. You must be exhausted after the King auction, the POM conferences, not to mention daily-life-with-7-children-and-a-husband, not to mention blogging! Take all the time you need. J x

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  21. Good for you love, go and be refreshed and renewed. Mich x

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  22. Good luck Naomi! Enjoy your break! xx

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  23. Enjoy your break Naomi, I hope you come back all refreshed :)

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  24. Enjoy your break lovely....just don't break up with me.....I need you as my blog conference roomy....we gel so well xox

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  25. AnonymousMay 07, 2012

    enjoy your break we all need timeout once in awhile, i recently read your blog in regards to running for cherubs & angels and would like to say well done great cause and inspiration, ive just started walking and loving it ive lost 10kg and feel great i will work my way up to running as id be lucky to be able to run 1k let alone 10k and by the time i do i would love to be able to sign up for "The Cherubs & Angels 10K Run" maybe that could be a future goal for us both. warm regards linda

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  26. I think you are amazing and I hope you enjoy your break and come back even more wonderful! xx

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  27. Miss you already and look forward to your return. Enjoy your break.

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  28. I will miss you on your break. But I know that when you come back you will be even more awesome than before.

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  29. Goodness, what awesome achievements! You sure do deserve a break after amassing such amazing blogging milestones! Enjoy your well earned blogging break x

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  30. All those "Done its" gave me a big smile. Congratulations and go you. So proud & very impressed. Look forward to seeing your new goals. xxx

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  31. They are some amazing goals you have achieved hun. Enjoy your break and that gorgeous family of yours and we look forward to seeing you back again. xx

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Thank you for your thoughts...Naomi x