Comments on: Finding My True Blogging Voice.

By: CinnyBBS

CinnyBBS — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:41:04 +0000

So True! What a great post! I also find myself holding back the ranting and raging at times but it does come out too sometimes. Whirlwind of Surprises

By: Kecia

Kecia — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:34:38 +0000

I first started blogging as a personal thing, so that I could vent/rant/let out my true feelings. However, like you, I have struggled (okay, still struggle) with being able to be “true” to myself on my blog. I think mine is the, “What will others think?” mentality. My family doesn’t really read my blog, but that does weigh on my mind when I think about something I really want to blog about. What if, for that one post, they did happen to read? All h*** would break loose!

I am trying to shake these feelings, however, and be more truthful on my blog. After all, I pay for the domain, hosting, etc, and write all the content. It’s MINE. I should get to say whatever I want, right? It’s not something that can be changed overnight, but I hope to let small doses of myself spill out in my posts until I feel more comfortable letting the world know what truly goes on in this head of mine! 🙂

Great post, and I wish you the best in being able to finding your true blogging voice!

By: LaVonne

LaVonne — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:58:34 +0000

I started blogging in 2008 to keep my family up to date with our first daughter – Isabella. I wrote about our day to day life. I enjoyed. I am now in a time of blogging that it has become more work than fun. I am trying to find a new balance and new voice. We’ll see. I love this post though. It meant a lot to read it. Thank you.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:30:08 +0000

In reply to lindsay. Thanks Lindsay!

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:24:07 +0000

In reply to Sarah V.. Thank you Sarah! I appreciate the words and support! I really enjoy your blog, and hope you can find the balance as well!

By: Sarah V.

Sarah V. — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:28:38 +0000

Hang in there! I too have been struggling with blogging lately, and trying to balance blogging/social media with everything else going on in life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and congrats on your blog’s success!

By: lindsay

lindsay — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:43:33 +0000

Love that dr. suess quote. So happy to “hear” your voice friend.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:35:39 +0000

I’ve been blogging for about a year and a half, but have only recently felt like I ‘found’ my blogging voice. When I read some of my earlier pieces, they sound stilted and censored; not very conversational. Interestingly enough, when asked to write some ‘mommy blogger’ pieces for a local mall, I found it hard to use my regular blogging voice. Like the new audience wouldn’t know me and I couldn’t be truly conversational with them. Next time I write for someone else, I’ve promised myself to pretend I’m writing for my blog readers. Way more fun to write (and read too, I”m sure!)

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:54:49 +0000

In reply to MizFit. So, I need to tell you how much I love and admire your blog. I think you do such a good job at finding that balance. I love reading your personal and fitness posts, and I love the times you combine them! Thank you so much for this comment. Your support means the world to me.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:50:48 +0000

In reply to Lisa @ RunWiki. Thank you so much Lisa! Sorry I didn't respond right away, your comment is very much appreciated. You are right - it is a lot mental. I just need to push past or through. I also like the point that there will be times with I feel strong, and times when I need to protect myself. Thanks!! <3