Welcome back to my new series, ‘5 Things’. This week I am sharing;
5 things learned from blogging
I have learned from Blogging
- People you ‘meet’ online really can turn out to be true, genuine friends. In fact, sometimes you have more in common with them, than friends you have known for a long time. You understand a world that takes so much of your time and that is quite a strong bond.
- That I am a workaholic. When I am passionate about something, I give EVERYTHING. This is what blogging has done to me, I feel immersed and addicted to my blog and everything that comes with it. Meaning I work every night into the early hours, grab time at every possible opportunity, but blogging means a lot me, so it never feels like work.
- That if I don’t know something, I will learn. I started blogging 18 months ago and had no clue about anything blogging related. Now I have my Blog Club page, with lots of blogging posts that have done really well. I love learning how to make things bigger and better, and relish the challenge that blogging brings.
- That it is possible to take something that starts as a hobby into a profession. It requires hard work, more than most people can offer, but it is possible. You might have to hustle, but if you always do a good job and conduct yourself properly the opportunities will come to you.
- That I LOVE it, I truly cannot imagine my life without my blog, the blogging community and the wonderful friends I have made on my journey so far. The warmth of the community and the support of my friends is remarkable.
What have you learned from blogging?
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I really related to this post. Found this on #Sundaystars and reading it I was ‘yes’, ‘yes’ and ‘yes’, I started blogging only in November 2014 and it has taken off! I have already met amazing women and am addicted to my blog, and you are so right it does not feel like work. For me it is my passion and I am more alive than ever! Great post xx
It’s great when a hobby and something you love can become your profession =)
I totally agree about the friends you can make online.
Blogging is such an amazing thing =)
From you I’ve learnt what a back link is!
And from my very very newbie blog I’ve learnt that I’m still me, not just mummy, not just wife, still Laura. I was worried I got lost for a bit!xx
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I aim to please! 😉 I am so glad that blogging has given you yourself back again. That is wonderful x
You’re such an inspiration!! I find it hard to make time for blogging, with everything else I’ve got going on, but I REALLY want to make a success of it and grow my blog this year! All your advice has been invaluable — thanks so much pet. It’s lovely to meet someone who’s so generous with their advice and time and is happy to promote others. It’s lovely to see X #SundayStars
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Thank you lovely. I am a bit obsessed so work every spare second and every morning and evening xx
All true! I have made some wonderful friends thanks to blogging and like you say what started as a hobby can turn into quite a business and it can definitely take up more time than you can ever imagine. I love it though!
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Such an incredible thing that binds so many of us x
It’s wonderful that you have achieved so much in such a relatively short space of time, and that the blogging community is so welcoming. Your blog really is an inspiration 🙂 xx
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Ah thank you, what a lovely comment xx
I agree with everything you have said in this post Aby- I can’t believe how much blogging has bought into my life. xx
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It always gives me such a warm glow when I think about the positivity blogging has brought into my life xx
People you ‘meet’ online really can turn out to be true, genuine friends. In fact, sometimes you have more in common with them, than friends you have known for a long time. You understand a world that takes so much of your time and that is quite a strong bond. – This is my absolute favourite and perfect having spent last night with some wonderful blogger friends. #sundaystars
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Thanks huni, glad you like it. How wonderful to have a bloggy friends night xx
Amazing post Aby and all so true, I too am turning into a workaholic x
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Thanks so much huni. Glad you liked it x
I agree with all of this, especially number 1. The people I have met through blogging that are now my good friends is amazing. Blogging is hard work and you are testament to this because I know you work incredibly hard, however it does bring lovely things too. Thanks for linking up #sundaystars
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Thank huni. It is all worth it though isn’t it xx
wow you have achieved so much in only 18 months! I honestly thought that you had been blogging a lot longer then that . xx
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Thanks huni. I feel like I have been going longer, but I guess it is to do with the time you put in and I do 40+ hours a week xx
Lovely, uplifting post Aby! I’m so glad you have found the success you deserve, and I totally agree about the warmth of the blogging community. My friends look at me blankly when I mention my blog, but as you say, it’s such a big part of what I do these days, it’s nice to have friends online who understand (and even better to meet them in person!). x
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Ah thanks huni. I am glad you liked it. Bloggers bond 🙂 x
I love it too and you can totally turn it into a job. Great 5 things this week! x
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Thanks huni! xx
Wow great to see how successful your blog has become in just 18months. I have just started blogging and find it so fun. I would love it to take off too but at the moment it’s nice to have an online diary to record all the adventures we have! X
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Thanks! That is exactly how mine started too 🙂 x
Completely agree with all of your points and really hope that one day I can say number 4 too! Well done for all your successes 🙂
I feel the same most of the time! So glad blogging has bought you so much lovely xx
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and I you huni xx
Fab post darling, so wonderful you feel so passionate, I feel the same, your blog and you are awesome xx #thelist
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Thanks huni that is a lovely comment xx
Fab post Aby – I can relate to all of these. When I started blogging just under a year ago, I never imagined that I would be about to enter this whole world which I would become so addicted to and the joys of becoming part of such a wonderful online community. Love your Blog Club and how you’re so willing to share the things you have learned on your blogging journey.
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Thank you huni! I am so glad you find it useful! I am always happy to help if I can xx
Lovely post, I always read your blog club post and regularly check back for tips! You and your blog really are an inspiration x
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Thanks so much huni! That is such a kind comment, I am glad you enjoy it x
Thanks for your post, i’m new to all this but I could relate to most of what your saying! it is taking over my life, but I love it x
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I am so glad you love it too! x
One thing I’ve learnt more than any other this year, is that my blog might be around forever, but my children won’t be. I don’t want to miss out on anything with them and life goes too fast. I never want them to think that anything is more important than them so I’ve changed my goals this year. I’ve put the blog on the back-burner without stopping altogether (don’t think I could!). Priorities have changed and they feel much healthier. For me anyway. You’ve done amazingly with your blog!
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You are very wise. Thank you so much, that is a lovely thing to say x
Great post – I’ve only been blogging since September 2014, and there is so much to learn, but as you point out the blogging community is a very friendly / welcoming one, and thanks to posts like yours I’m picking up lots of great tips for growing my blog this year. Thanks for sharing! #TheList
Don’t forget to give yourself credit for professionalism. I haven’t been at it that long, but I think you are setting a good example. Do you sleep?? #TheList
Another newbie to blogging but I love it. The only problem is that I have to go to the day job when I would rather stay at home on my blog. I have learnt about plug ins, linkies, self-hosting and twitter in the last two months of blogging 🙂
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Well done, it sounds as if you are doing really well x
Great points – mummy feels the same, she has made some great friends, and throws everything she has into our blog 🙂
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It is addictive xx
Another brand new blogger here. Agree with everyone else – really inspiring post. Thank you. Ive only been pottering with my blog for a couple of weeks but definitely agree with your reply to the last comment too – it is a bit addictive! (hashtag the list)
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Ah thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed the post. Good luck with your blog x
Ahh another great ‘5 things’! Great learnings and I share them – for me I’ve really reinvigorated my love for writing – on a personal level as well as for business 🙂 Mim @ http://www.mamamim.com #TheList
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Thanks huni, the simple things are often the most rewarding x
Lovely post. Your passion for blogging comes across in everything you write, and it’s fantastic how well it’s taken off for you. I’m really enjoying my blog too, though I find it hard to stay on top of it when I’m going through intense novel-writing/editing periods (like now)! The biggest thing I’ve learnt from it I think is what an incredible community of people there is on the internet – it really is an amazing network to have tapped into as a ‘write at home mum’ – I can’t imagine how lonely it would be otherwise! x
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Ah thank you very much, what a lovely comment. Blogging is the most awesome thing, such incredibly hard work, yet never feels like work x
I must admit I never realised how much hard work blogging is, but like you, I can’t imagine my life without it now. I have recently quit my job to spend more time with Little F and to develop my blog into a source of income. Reading your posts, especially the Blog Club is helping me a lot on that journey.
Thanks you xx
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Hard work, but the best job ever! Good luck and I am so glad Blog Club is helping you x
Blogging is amazing. I could never imagine all it has brought to my life. I feel very lucky to be a blogger and to have made such amazing friends through blogging. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
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It sure is huni. I am so grateful that it has given me you as a friend xxx
You, bunny, are an inspiration <3
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Thank you my lovely xx
Aww lovely post and Im starting to understand what you mean. I connect with people more now through blogging than in real life xx
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My blogging friends have become my best friends xx
I learned that I am not alone with my thoughts and feelings. I learned there are always people there to support you if you are brave enough to reach out and tell it like it is. I learned I am acceptable and have some strong points. I admire you for learning so much so quickly in your blogging journey – am in awe of that as I stumbled my way into and through blogging
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I get a bit obsessed by things and immerse myself so I just get to a point a bit quicker, still lots to learn though x