I’ve been blogging sporadically for over 15 years. I recall signing up for one of the blogging websites back in the day and giving random thoughts on things I was interested in. I admit that I didn’t always take negativity well in my 20s and usually gave up blogging when it didn’t ignite success immediately. In my mid-30s, I’d like to think I have come a long way and have ways of dealing with the pressure. This is why I decided to start this website.
The original concept for my site was to share insights, opinions, and other thoughts on my mind. Sadly, as often happens, life and work got in the way. I have a handful of blogs here, which I’m immensely proud of—but I do wish there were more.
I believe what stops me the most from achieving my goals is a lack of confidence and the intimidation I feel when writing. Writing was a huge part of my education, yet I still don’t feel adept at it. I started reading properly later in my childhood but didn’t use that skill to its full potential. It was only in my 20s, after leaving university, that I truly began to appreciate the art of reading. It took time, as my university experience had created a cloud of negativity toward the written word. I also feel I lost my spontaneity, as university encouraged me to scrutinize the meaning of every word.
My journey as a self-employed content creator has mostly revolved around audio and video, but some of my revenue comes from Old Time Review. The frustrating thing about that project is that I experience severe writer’s block, which often stops me in my tracks. When I log in and see a dozen unfinished drafts at various stages, I feel a wave of intimidation that causes me to freeze—and then close the window.
I spend too much time fixating on the word count. I’m hyper-aware of how much I need to write and punish myself when I fall short. I put too much pressure on myself to push content out quickly, and I’m sure lowering the expectations would solve a number of issues.
Planning the Next Step
The question is: what exactly should I write about? My previous blog ideas included focusing on goals, past experiences, and perhaps commentary pieces on current events in media. I’m sure I’ll continue to write personal pieces, but I also feel I should expand.
This website should also serve as a promotional tool for upcoming content. I already spend about 15 minutes a day posting across various social media platforms—surely, I could spare five minutes to share my thoughts here. I had been hesitant about this, worrying it might impact SEO, but I suppose that’s a moot point since my name is consistent across all my projects.
Additionally, I should use this space to explore my archive and offer insight into my experiences. I probably should have done it years ago, but I didn’t have the foresight or patience to see it through. If I had taken the time to write about the radio shows I was producing, the interviews I was conducting, or the videos I was filming, perhaps I would now have a website filled with various insights and reflections.
In Conclusion
Writing here will help to break through the various barriers. It just needs a little thought, patience, and creativity. I’ve expanded my focus point, have an aim of at least 1000 words per blog and want to overcome self-doubt. Let’s do this!
Thank you so much for reading this blog piece!
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