Ok, I'm just going to jump right in here and say it: I'm spending too much time online...too much time trying to "grow" my blog!!! I am really feeling like I need to refocus and reevaluate. In my own defense (not that I need to defend myself on here!) I think this space has helped me with the stress that we have experienced over the past couple years. With the struggles of my husband being in school and the financial challenges that come along with that, I think it has been therapeutic for me to write and share here. But...that being said, I feel like I need to be focusing more on my sewing and creating and less on making sure that I have a post posted almost every.single.day!
God and my family are my top priority!! But, sometimes I let my blog distract me...and I don't want to do that anymore....
I just know I need to make some changes. I need more exercise, more healthy food choices, more adventures with my boys, and more dating my husband.... Am I certain of how it's all going to play out? No, I'm not, but I am certain that I am going to seize the day and allow Him to change me. To change me for the better.
So here's to reflection. Because it's always, ALWAYS a good thing!
7 comments:
Blogging and social media can take over your life if not careful. Like you I need to be more aware of "growing" my children instead of growing a blog. After all we are dealing with real people here right? our kiddos. Those pictures of the girl are darling. I like her skirt! Happy Friday!
P>S You DO have a way CUTE blog and your boys are ADORABLE.
Amen to that! Reflection is ALWAYS a good thing ~ thanks for sharing that honesty, and giving me something to reflect on too! XoXo
I am so with you, the windows are open, a delicious breeze is blowing our curtains around, and my kiddos need their mommy to stop checking the stat counter and bring them on a picnic!
So glad I found your blog through Casey!! I struggle with balancing everything too - it's a fine line between insanity and healthy :)
that last picture was amazing!
love this post, its so real. blogging can be create pressure BUT it's helping me understand and learn alot too. Sometimes i'll feel bad if i don't have time to relpy or comment to everyone or check out blogs and stuff but in the scheme of things, its blogging and its should be an outlet not another obligation. i re-evaluated a few things too and decided to not feel like i have to post everyday ( i never do on weekends anyway ) and to set aside time to really respond to email and things like that, block it off so it doesn't takeover. everyone is so accessible 24/7 but that doesn't mean our whole lives should be wrapped around that. I really really really enjoy your blog, I always love coming to it and I enjoy what you write. genuinly.
xoxoxo enjoy your weekend love
this is a wonderful post!
just pausing for a bit, evaluating things, is so crucial to balance. just do YOU. your heart will be blessed and joyful then, and others with be blessed BY you!
i am so thankful for your blog! xo
Oh, I struggle with the same thing! I know that this online presence is so important for my business, but at the same time, sometimes I hardly get any creating done because I'm so busy "connecting." Balance is key, but it can be soooo hard to do!
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