There are so many reasons why I love blogging. In my post today iv’e written about my top 5 reasons why I love blogging. My only negative is I don’t get more time to work on my little blog. Although, on a positive note nearly four years on since launching ‘A Mamanista Life’ I feel I have come a long way.
So here are my 5 reasons why I love blogging
Connecting with other bloggers
I stumbled across my love of reading other blogs completely by accident. I think I was googling a recipe and from there I read the comments section below. I began clicking on to other blogs and so on. It was plain to see how creative and supportive the blogging community actually is. I knew from that day I wanted to start blogging.
My first main goal was to create a personal visual family diary. I also wanted to connect with other like minded parents who I found inspirational, and who in return I could also share with and inspire.
That feeling of receiving my first lovely comments was super rewarding. I quickly gained so much confidence in what I was doing. I have made some amazing friends along the way who I have never even met if not for this wonderful world of blogging.
I have made some amazing friends along the way
I love to write
When I look back at my first blog posts I do cringe a little, well quite a lot actually. I didn’t have a clue but you have to start somewhere right? And I’m so glad I did. It didn’t take me long in improving my writing skills either.
The blog post which left me feeling super confident was a travel review article. That’s when I realised I could actually write a well written and informative piece with some really great visuals to boot. I quickly changed my blog genre from a family lifestyle blog to a family lifestyle and travel blog.
Through my blog, I have learnt how much I love to write and I find it super rewarding. Blogging is such a great way to sample your creative juices in areas of your life, in your own pace and within the safety of your own thoughts and interests.
I look forward to doing a lot more travel, fashion and health articles now my youngest daughter has started school, so watch this space!
I love to write and I find it super rewarding
I have started to make a financial return
Making a financial gain was never the reason I wanted to start blogging.
I didn’t ever see myself as one of those bloggers who did all the amazing campaigns and sponsored posts. However, as I gained more confidence I began to realise my self worth.
Negotiating a fee for the first time was completely terrifying, I have to admit. I reached out to the amazing blogger Tinuke Bernard, and creator of the UK Black Influencers Directory. She gave me the best advice in making a strong bid for my first big campaign.
I have had many amazing opportunities working with some fabulous brands thanks to blogging. Sometimes I apply to brands directly or via social media marketing agencies. And some brands have actually approached me which has been brilliant.
Since realising my worth I also have the confidence to refuse a campaign offer. That’s right, especially if I know it isn’t a good fit for me or my readers. Choosing wisely is my way of staying loyal to my developing brand.
I didn’t ever see myself as one of those bloggers
Through blogging I found Instagram
Until I started blogging I had always been rather social media shy. I could never get my head around Facebook as I found it rather intrusive, which left me feeling very exposed. Therefore, I never EVER imagined that I would enjoy Instagram.
If it weren’t for my blog I know I wouldn’t have opened an instagram account. Turns out I absolutely love those little squares. It is for me, a perfect way to express my thoughts and creativity and I feel I am fully in control.
I love engaging with my Insta Fam and it is growing bigger and stronger by the day. Who would have thought little old me would be a successful micro influencer and I love it.
I had always been rather social media shy
Here is little old me featured on the loveluna instagram account
Blogging has boosted my self confidence
When I first began blogging I was super self conscious. Especially about my family and friends reading anything I had written. After engaging with other bloggers I was very surprised at how normal this is and I was not alone. What if they think I’m not very good or even a bit daft as to why I would even want to blog!
At first I was a bit of a perfectionist over planning and over thinking everything. I was always stressing about images of myself snd worrying over SEO (Search engine optimisation).
These days I feel more confident and therefore, the quicker I have become. Some days I just see something that inspires me say on Instagram or after listening to a podcast. I whip out my laptop and write without any planning and publish it that same day.
If you have a blog, what are your favourite things about blogging?
Or If you are a reader of blogs, what are some of your favourite things about them? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments.
Lot’s of love
Dana xx
I love that it has improved your self confidence and self worth. I agree connecting with other bloggers is a massive plus to blogging. I also enjoy having total control as its my space to write what I want to write about. #KCACOLS
You’ve got a great list of positives here! I too feel that connecting with others have been one of the most rewarding things. And some of the comments and messages from other parents of children with the same/similar disabilities as my son, especially when they let me know that something I’ve written has actually really made a difference to them, in some way x #KCACOLS
You’ve got a great list of positives here! I too feel that connecting with others have been one of the most rewarding things. And some of the comments and messages from other parents of children with the same/similar disabilities as my son, especially when they let me know that something I’ve written has actually really made a difference to them, in some way x #KCACOLS
These are great reasons to love blogging and I agree that meeting other bloggers is one of the best rewarding parts of having a blog. I have met many like minded bloggers since I started this journey and many of them have become friends. I also love that it is a place where I can be me and I can express all my creativity. And earning from it, it is definitely a plus too. Thanks for sharing this post to our last linkup and for all your support. #KCACOLS