5 reasons why I love Blogging

 

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