Goals and Blogging never go hand in hand!!
Now, I have a question for you do you agree with the statement above and if so why or why not?
In December I took the entire month off to be ready to come back in January and Blogging full time. I had all kinds of goals and resolutions I set up for myself. What I did not take into account was God and the plans he had for me or my family. So one thing I have learned this year is Goals and Blogging never go hand in hand!! As I set up the Goals and worked on the things I planned to do in the New Year. I never dreamed I would spend almost 4 weeks sick in bed with a bad cough and a virus I caught. Which sent all of my well-laid plans out the door.
Once I was better I decided to move ahead with my plans and I started to get everything in line then low and behold I ended up with the flu and was out almost another 2 weeks. So you may ask why I am sharing all of this with you and what it has to do with you or even the blog. It is because I wanted to let you know that your blog will survive if you take some time off.
Before you go and start to build all these plans and Goals sit down and Pray and ask God for Guidance because as I have been sick I see where I was wrong and why I was not able to accomplish all I had planned on having done by now. You see I was letting Blogging come before everything in my life including my family. Because I was always telling David and Charlie I have to work on my blog. Did this leave time for my family and the things I wanted to do with Charlie and David? No, it didn’t and it wasn’t fair to them or even myself.
All I can say is that even though I hated being sick I am so glad I was as it has given me time to look at things from another perspective and to put my life, my blog and everything else into Gods hands and to learn not to stress. If something doesn’t get done today it will be OK as there is always tomorrow. Although one of us might not be as I learned through the death of Suzzane.
All I can ask is for Prayers and understanding as I work hard to rebuild and get our lives back on track. We are working on our house which we didn’t have time to do. Plus I am taking more time to be Charlie’s mom. As well as applying for a job with the Chamber which I know it will help us out in so many ways. As well as allow me to make friends which I don’t have at the moment.
Today as you leave me comments on my blog Please think about what I have said and leave me ways to rebuild without sacrificing my family and the time I have with them. As our children grow up to fast and I want to make sure I have time to be Charlie’s mom and David’s wife. As well as set time aside for our pets and to take them outside and walking as they are just like our children and need to be pampered.
I am trying so hard not to worry about Stats and page rank which has gone downhill not only from being sick but because I had to move the blog. Ass you can see from looking around there is still a lot I need to do so Please leave me suggestions as I would like to get back to hosting reviews and giveaways but I keep getting turned down from the companies I apply to. Also, I would like to finally make some money from Blogging and I am not sure where to begin or what sites to use so any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and have a Blessed week.
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
So true. Back in fall of 2013 I decided I was going to write a novel. I prayed about it for about two minutes and didn’t feel God tell me “no” (but also didn’t wait for a yes) and announced it on my blog with goal dates for drafts and such… I think it was the very next week I found out I was pregnant! I was exhausted with first trimester fatigue and nausea and my dates got pushed… then basically it was shelved. And I prayed and I realized God hadn’t said “no” because He wants me to write, but He also hadn’t signed off on that goal precisely and I felt He was calling me to write an entirely different book, a Bible Study, not a novel, which I am still working on. I know some of readers thought I was flakey in announcing that and abandoning it, but I know God knows the plan He originally had for me and if I am ever meant to write that novel, I will. But for now my focus is shifted according to His priorities.
I can totally relate because my family (first my son, then me, then my husband) just recovered from the flu. I felt really discouraged because all my plans and schedules were thrown out the window and it felt so hard to get back on track! I hope you are feeling better and won’t get sick anytime soon
Or at all! I’m glad you could still take something good out of it and realize your perspective and priorities. I’m not a pro at blogging but I would just like to encourage you to not give up! Take things day by day, task by task – slowly but surely.
The main thing is that we do what’s in our heart! Just like Jeremiah 29:11, we have to focus on what He is leading us to do and be content. 🙂
Thank you and I needed to see that Verse this morning.
I can relate to this post. I have fibromyalgia and it is always a struggle when I am having a flare and can’t get everything done on my to do list. It puts everything into perspective. Thanks for sharing!
I can relate to this. I have fibromyalgia and when I am in a flare it’s hard for me to get things done on my to do list. I am forced to remember what is truly important. Thanks for the reminder! I hope you are feeling better.
I think it really depends how you approach it based on what you view your blog as. Is it a way to make an income? A business? Is it a hobby? Looking at your day and your perspective of what it is suppose to be is the best way to figure out how. If it’s a business, are you sacrificing time for it like you would if you were working elsewhere? If it’s a hobby, how much time do you want to put into something just to get a company to work with you?
Business takes investment. Learning to balance it and create boundaries is so important.
OMG, I so understand. Even though I’m not in the exact same scenario, as a stay-at-home Mom, I am forever struggling with my own goals and trying to balance family life. But you are right, family does come first. I have found that when I behave selflessly, and don’t let my impatience get the best of me, all things work out for the best. Best of luck, all things will work out for the best.
I’ve just recently started blogging. I’m finding it difficult to accomplish all the things I need to do and keep my blog going. Blogging appears to be a full-time job, but I’m plugging away and am learning to set boundaries for the time I commit to it. I too worry about stats and whether or not to grow it to monetize and how to even begin that process. I wish that I could offer advice, but I’m learning the ropes. :-/
Just take baby steps as I am learning to do and it will all come together.
It is so easy to get wrapped up in things and pulled away from what are really the important things in life. It sounds like God made you take a break and remember that. Remember to put God first, your family second and your blog third and I think you will find the success you are looking for.
I just started blogging, but will only work on it after the kids and husband are in bed or when they nap. It takes more time that way to build where you want to be, but family does come first. Good luck with everything!
“If you want to make God laugh, then make plans.” I have been reminded of this again and again. 🙂
I agree, as with everything, you need to keep a balance in your life so that one thing doesn’t overwhelm and take over important things. Glad you took some time away from your blogging. Thanks for posting this.
Sounds like you’ve already answered your question. Put God first, then your husband, then family, and then the rest should fall into place. Bring your dreams and plans to God and ask for guidance and direction. He won’t fail you.
Thank you I will check out the site now and I appreciate you posting it for me. As I had not heard of it.