That is the key……stay focused.
When I started my blog almost two years ago….it will be two years in January.
I never thought about the time I would give to blogging.
I started out with the intent of sharing my love of decorating .
But soon I was joining in on linky parties.
I learned that it was a good way to get your blog out there and meet other bloggers too!
At first I was posting almost every day.
Sharing new ideas and soon after seeing my photos of my home I knew I wanted to change my home that reflected me and my style.
Stay focused…..
But one room lead to yet another room.
I was focused on my blog and I was able to keep up with parties and my reading.
Stay focused…..
Before long lots of boards started popping up on facebook.
I wanted to be a part of all that I could.
Stay focused…..
Of course I dove right in joining many and after hours on the computer….I started to feel a bit out of touch.
Stay focused……
So thankful to be a part of Live Creatively Inspired
And….The Scoop
They keep me focused on the big picture and what blogging means to me.
Stay focused…..
So you see it may seem like I have it all together….and it may look like I can do it all but I can’t.
Stay focused……
And I no longer will….
I must stay focused on what is important to me.
Stay focused….
My family will always come first….then my blog,Live creatively inspired and the scoop are all in my in my focus.
Stay focused…..
I am scheduling the things that are a priority in my life now !
Reading other blogs is important to me because of the friendships I have made…they are priceless.
Stay focused……
But I can’t read them everyday.I will be giving myself once a week to catch up.
I will try to keep up with my email accounts…yes I have two of them.
Stay focused……
I am embracing fall this year with a touch of pink.
The colors work perfectly together as in this pretty bouquet.
My favorite patina on this ironstone piece.
Bits of brown add a bit of warmth to my fall decor like this vintage transferware.
Oops…did I say fall decor.
Well yes I am adding just touches of it now to my baker rack.
Staying focused!
Staying focused!! 🙂
That was my promise to myself this year and I did… I focused on my painting and I a pretty pleased with my body of work this year… I started some new pieces ( finished them) did some commissioned pieces, and completed pieces from previous years..
Luv the touches to the baker’s rack Anne.
Hugs, Gee
It is extremely important to keep blogging/blog reading/party joining, etc. in check.
Family is a treasure not easily ignored……I respect you are weaning a bit………….it’s so easy to lose oneself in this glorious wonderful eye candy world……………………..I love you are “staying focused.” I need to as well more.
Good luck, and see ya when we see ya.
Hugs.
Oh- Anne, I hear you- It is so easy to get caught up in it all. I don’t do any linky parties or anything outside of regular blogging and it is still time consuming. Good luck on Staying Focused. You have your priorities right ! Blessings- xo Diana
I started my blog about the same time as yours, but I did not post every day and I still can’t. I have so many blogs that I love to read, that I read blogs on the days that I don’t write a post. I am not keeping up completely, but doing pretty good.
I LOVE everything about your home.
No, you can not do it all. I realized that before I hit my second year of blogging. You have to prioritize. True friends will understand. Stay focused, my friend.
Blogging can certainly take over our lives. Glad you are staying focused on what’s important. I don’t have time to read blogs daily anymore either. Just not enough hours in the day.
I certainly understand where you are coming from…we all have our priorities. We have to budget time. And I really hope you have time to do all that you want to do with blogging, and.I would love for you to visit!
XO,
Jane
Was wondering how you did it all! Staying focused is important, priorities are important, and it’s ok to say ‘no’ sometimes. Enjoy this life that you have!
I have to say that I have learned so much from your blog and others these past months when not blogging. I am going to take it a bit slower when the new house is finished. Change things up more. And biggest of all be more focused. I have learned better writing, I think???? I just really want to do this well and try to achieve what you have, to be honest!!
Cynthia
It’s a good choice Anne. I was in much the same position a few years ago when I started, but my real-life will always have to come first. I had to give up all the linky parties early on, and now only post when I have something I really want to share.
Good plan Anne! It is too easy to get swept up in the craziness and forget what you began doing it all for in the first place.
Hugs,
Judy
Your photos are lovely, love the brown transfer ware. I would love to spend more time blogging etc. but time just doesn’t allow for more than the casual posting here and there. Keep doing what you love and sharing when you can, you are an inspiration to so many. Especially those of us down here:) Hugs to all.
Such a good message! I love the way you styled your vintage shelving unit. The orange colored roses are beautiful.
I have been struggling lately. It’s hard to jungle everything between family, working on our home, our antique booth and blogging! I’ve had to cut back a LOT on linky parties because I don’t have the time to visit others like I want to and I don’t like to link up and run, so to speak! Your home is very lovely! Have a blessed week!
Yes it is hard to stay on track.So much to do so little time.But I am slowly backing away from getting over involved in things.I need to have a life outside of blogging too 🙂