Blogging as a Hobby: Letting my creative juices shine • Nadia Nelson

What gets your creative juices going? Something that you do in your spare time, to pass time, keeping you occupied. Creating an outlet to express you. The real you. If someone was to ask you what was your favorite hobby, what comes to mind? It could be painting, writing, crafts, cooking, traveling, reading, photography, etc. For me, it s blogging. Now it definitely did not start that way. I started like most eager bloggers, looking take my place in the overly saturated blogosphere filled with numerous talented and hardworking bloggers. Many that have been doing this for years and those just starting out.

When I first made the decision to blog, I read countless posts and articles. They all provided the same tips and tricks. Getting your start with choosing the right host, domain name, theme, and plugins. You know the basics needed to get your blog off the ground. Which lead to post, post, and post some more. Creating consistent awesome and engaging content. Becoming increasing knowledgeable about SEO; keywords, meta description, headings, etc. Social media promotion becoming a constant habit to get your blog out to the world, working to increase blog traffic. Leading to the ultimate goal of monetization in the form of ads, affiliate links, or being an influencer.

My blog has definitely gone through a major journey the last couple of years it has been in existence. It started as a travel diary, it sole purpose was to document and share my travel adventures. Then it became more of a lifestyle blog, because I introduced food and photography to the mix. Life reared its ugly head as it tends to always do, and then my blog shifted again – it included all things life. Random things and musings. It was all over the place.

It became increasing overwhelming. Trying to keep up with posting consistently. Managing my many social media platforms. Ensuring my post and page SEO was up to par. While keeping up with my site and social media analytics. Along with a full-time, demanding job, side hustle, and school. IT. WAS. JUST. TOO. MUCH!

As of late, I have been really thinking about my blog purpose and where it fits into my life. What direction I want it to head in or should I leave well enough alone. I’ve decided that my blog is best left as a hobby. Something that I enjoy doing without the added pressure.

I envision this blog to be a hobby. A creative outlet that allows me to have fun while doing it. The opportunity to improve something I have come to enjoy, writing. It allows me to feel like I don’t have another job that I have to commit to.

I post what I want, when I want.
It allows me to be more creative in my writing.
I can discuss topics that’s are important to me, without focusing on a specific niche.
It allows me to move at my own pace when fully learning the essentials for running a blog.
Not having to focus on SEO or analytics.
Post to social media because I want, not allowing it to take over my entire day.
Avoids the intense stress and pressure of obtaining a certain audience.
Gives me the opportunity to create more meaningful evergreen content that can be used, when ready, to create a consistent social media presence.

Not to say that blogging professionally is not an option. Currently for me, it is not. You have to do what works for you!

What are your hobbies? Let me know in the comments.

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