Blogging can be tough sometimes, to stay motivated to post and do all of the general admin you need to! Blogging isn’t the easiest thing to do but it is super rewarding – having somewhere to post all of your thoughts and feelings and just genuinely being able to be super creative in so many different ways.
If you hadn’t seen all over my social media I haven’t been feeling particularly motivated in general, but now is a time to basically get my head back in the game and give myself a kick up the backside with blogging.
Surround Yourself With Inspiring People
I am very lucky I follow some of the most inspiring people in my world, they’re the people who inspire me to keep creating, to keep pushing myself to create strong content and things that I genuinely enjoy. The best thing is being able to scroll through my social media, see all of this incredible content that people are creating and they basically motivate me to keep going and to create.
Your social media is your own, I keep saying this over and over again, but fill your feed with people that inspire you to be the best and most creative versions of yourself.
Have A Backlog Of Posts
I normally prepare for the time when I don’t want to create, or life gets in the way or something bad happens, have posts in your drafts ready to post for those days. When you’re feeling most motivated, try to create as many posts as physically possible, just get a pot of coffee, keep writing until you can’t physically write any more. That is what I normally do, and it works absolute wonders for me!
I have lots from various different topics, but it really helps when I’m not feeling like writing.
Go For A Walk
This one sounds so simple, but going for a walk can really help. It breaks your routine up, it gets you out and about, around people. It can inspire you to write, gives your brain a little refresh and it definitely makes me feel more motivated to post. At the end of the day what you need to remember is inspiration is all around you, in the music you listen to and in the conversations you have.
I’m super lucky that in my local area we have nature walks all around us, so I have the opportunity to get out into nature and it’s probably the best feeling, especially if I’ve been on my computer all day.
Read All The Blog Posts
I still love a good blog post, I think there is power in a blog post and not just posting on Instagram (FYI there is absolutely nothing wrong with that) but I sill believe in the power of a blog post. I see all the IG AD’s but being able to read a blog post, it lasts a lot longer and I’m pretty sure more people see my blog posts than they do my Instagram.
Blog posts last the test of time and they always have so much more info in them, so read your favourite bloggers, RT your favourite bloggers and appreciate people’s hard work. The way other people write can just get you thinking and inspire you to create.
What motivates you when you’re trying to blog? Let me know in the comments!
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Thanks for the great tips.
Candice | NatalyaAmour.com
You’re welcome my angel! xxx
For me, it’s all about planning.
Last year I didn’t do well on my blog, in fact I did terrible, and the simple reason is that I didn’t plan. So this year I’ve planned. A lot. In fact I have planned so I have at least one blog post ready for every week. That way I’m never going to ignore my blog even if life gets busy.
Thanks for another great post 🙂
Raven – http://www.writing-raven.com
That is amazing my darling! I can’t wait to see what you post next my darling! xxxx
Reading other blogs definitely helps x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
I totally agree, it gives you a bit of motivation! xxxx
I’m with you, it’s tough to stay motived right now but thanks for sharing these tips, it certainly has helped.
I’m such a believer in taking time away when you’re not inspired. Don’t feel the pressure to post for the sake of it, nobody wants to read something just for because its upload day.
Gillian xx Eyelinerflicks.com
I totally agree, we all need a break sometimes and it is good for the soul! xxxx
Creating a backlog of posts is a really good idea and definitely one i want to start, as i still tend to write a post then publish straight away! It will also be ideal for me when i have times my blood sugars aren’t so good 🙂
Ps: i’m with you on the IG ads… i use my instagram a lot more like a micro-blog now and i realise it’s not the most “scroll friendly”, but it has created engagement and that’s far more important thant likes!
Bumble and Be
It’s such a good one to do and the thing I love about it is if anything happens, you have a post there ready and waiting! xxxx
Going for a walk or just up and down the hall (at work) to stretch your legs can make such a big difference for such a simple thing!
I totally agree my darling, just a change of scene for a bit can make the world of difference! xxxx
liking these tips!! my family think I am insane when they hear me reading my posts out loud to myself haha
Honestly there is nothing wrong wit that, it always works so well for me! xxxx
These are really great tips, there are times when the words just flow and I don’t really need to think about it and then there’s times when I don’t have a clue what to write. I really need to get better with having more posts scheduled! Xx
I know what you mean my darling, sometimes finding the words can be incredibly difficult but that’s natural I think! xxxx
I love this post so much Amie! I’m always one to try and keep a back log of posts, and I’ve always wanted to post two times a week but I’m just too scared of using my back log and then having nothing!!
I also really love being inspired by other bloggers, I have the greatest group of bloggers that I follow – they’re amazing! *This includes you*
Kayla ♥︎ http://www.kaylajayne.co.uk
I know what you mean my lovely, but if you can create like 1 post for your backlog every time you use it, you stay up to date! xxx
I find having a backlog is so helpful because seeing a list of things to upload inspires me to write more so it’s win/win! i plan on spending the weekend getting on top of the next few weeks of my content so I can relax a bit
Bronia | http://www.broniajane.co.uk
I can’t wait to see what you write my darling! Whatever it is will be amazing! xxxx
I feel like I’ve definitely been lacking motivation recently. I definitely need to get a back log of posts together!
Even just a couple can really make a difference if needed! xxxx
Love this. Definitely important to surround yourself with the right people. I also still love to read other people’s blog posts – sometimes they can inspire ideas and also just create even more passion xxx
I totally agree, when you read a post by someone who is so passionate about what they write, it starts a fire in you to create! xxxx
This were some amazing tips. I’ve been feeling down for the past month and I’ve been neglecting my blog. But I’m ready to start putting into action some of your tips. I especially loved the one about having a back up of drafted posts, ready to publish on those days I don’t feel motivated & inspired. I will for sure start doing this, that way I don’t go weeks without posting and I don’t feel terrible.
Have a great day.
Estée | https://www.esteeizaola.com
It really does help if I’m honest and it relieves some of the pressure on you! xxxx
I’ve got about 20 draft posts on standby just in case I ever lose that little bit of creativity or get stuck in a rut! Surrounding yourself with other inspirational people is definitely a way to keep yourself, especially your favourite bloggers (like you!) xx
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
That’s amazing my darling, I have about 10, but I’ve been working on adding a few more as I have a few busy weeks coming up! Oh my gosh Lucy that means the absolute world to me! xxxx
Taking a break always does its trick on me 🙂 these are wonderful tips, Amie! Walk can be so refreshing as well. Sometimes it’s very hard to find the motivation, especially if one wants to take blogging seriously and be as consistent as possible 🙂
✖️Jasmin
// overdosedoncaffeine.com
Being consistent can be so hard sometimes, but I love your new blog my darling and I’m really enjoying your new content! xxxx
I still have an headache with trying to have a backlog of posts 😣😵. Will do justice! Thanks for sharing xoxo
That’s okay my darling, just take it one step at a time, you will get there my lovely! xxxx
Thanks for your tips. I think it’s also hard to stay motivated when you’re a new blogger and you’re only getting a couple of views a day. Keep at it, I guess!
Georgia| britvoyage.com
Keep creating my darling, you’re doing an amazing job. We all started there you’re not alone! xxxx
Reading other blogs is so motivating! I don’t usually have many posts in my drafts as I fall out of love with my posts if I publish them too long before publishing but I always have a list of posts that I could easily write up if I’m ever struggling x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
That’s amazing! I love having a list of posts going, it makes my life much easier! xxxx
Great post! I like to backlog posts as well! I always feel a lot better knowing that I have stuff to post even when I don’t feel like creating!
I’m the same my lovely, it makes me feel like I have a bit of breathing room! xxxx
Such great tips! I love stalking my favorite creators online when I’m feeling unmotivated and uninspired. ♥
http://www.mooeyandfriends.com
It’s amazing when you have such incredibly inspiring people around you! xxx
You’re so right! Sometimes it’s really hard to stay motivated and if I’m feeling particularly uninspired I agree that getting out into nature helps. There really is inspiration everywhere, and I love reading loads of blog posts to get some ideas going (obviously without just straight up copying haha!). I’m not so good at having a stash of posts ready to go but that’s something I want to work on this year for sure!
Beth x Adventure & Anxiety
It really can help if it is something you want to do and it can help to keep your blogging consistent when you’re not feeling motivated or life gets in the way! xxxx
Great tips. Scheduling in advance has always helped me, as being organised always makes me more motivated!
Jenny
http://www.jennyinneverland.com
I love being organised, it makes me feel super productive and like I’ve achieved something! xxxx
Sometimes I really struggle with mine 🙁
That’s okay my darling it happens to all of us! xxx
I always go on a blog reading session it really helps to inspire me, and triggers ideas for things I won’t to write about xx
https://www.katescloset.uk/
It can really help start spark your creativity! xxxxx
I think we can all suffer from loss of motivation from time to time and this post is so useful x
I totally agree it literally happens to all of us! xxxx
These are such good tips! Having a backlog of posts is definitely a good idea, I need to sort this ready for when I have a creative slump xo
Sian | http://www.siankathrine.co.uk
It really does help me, I’ve got post backlogged just in case!xxxx
I think I end up in a bit of a cycle – if I’m in a real reading buzz, it means I’m writing more reviews, which gets me in the blogging mood, which gets me in the reading mood, aha! But when it comes to content other than reviews, I’m not entirely sure what works for me to inspire me, especially if I’m struggling to think of ideas. I love these tips though – definitely agree about inspirational people. Another great post!
I love this! Reading blog posts always inspires me too, I really love reading posts and if that doesn’t work for me then I normally revaluate what I’m writing and then take a break x
Kayleigh Zara 💀🥀Www.kayelghzara.com
i find having a backlog of posts so helpful; i always try to write a lot when i have a bit of free time x
These are some great tips, thanks for posting. Sometimes when i find myself stuck for a bit of motivation i take a little break from it. I don’t like to force things, planning helps me a lot as if i know what i am wanting to write about it gives me a motive. Whenever i get ideas for posts i write them down In my planner so i don’t forget! x
Oh my gosh, I never even knew I needed to read this, but I did. It’s so easy to get burned out sometimes! I have a huuuuuge backlog of posts right now that I have yet to finish, but this post just motivated me to get back to it! Thank you!
Great tips! I have a trello board that holds all my blog posts ideas and it’s helped me so much! x
These are some great suggestions as we all sooner or later will hit a writer’s block or lack motivation for the upkeep for our blog. I love the going for walk. This really helps to clear the head and helps with motivation.
Lea, xx
http://asnippetoflife.com
Such good advice, I had a slow start to 2019 and now back in blogging mode and more motivated than ever x
These are all such good ideas. I found myself in a situation this morning where I was motivated to blog, but I didn’t know what I wanted to write about. I knew I didn’t want to write what I’d planned to post, so I was kind of stuck. It’s on occasions like these that I really wish I’d started planning posts and scheduling them in advance. I was supposed to create a backlog of posts over Christmas, but I only took nine days off and got ill the day I stopped working, so I spent most of my time off recuperating! Something I did this morning, though, was read through the blogs of people I’ve followed (and enjoyed) for a long time, which really helped. Like you said, they have so much information in them that they can really spark ideas for new blog posts!
Rebekah Gillian | https://rebekahgillian.co.uk
Such a good post! I totally agree with reading other blog posts. I find that always motivates me if I’m struggling! xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Yes, and don’t focus on others! It is sometimes so hard to stay motivated!
Thanks for this. I am needing some motivation and tips at this moment.
I love to read over other peoples blog posts. I too have a stash of drafts for the blogger block attack.
http://littlemissmelanie.com
I totally agree with you about how it can be hard to stay motivated. It is up to us to keep the ball rolling however we can. YESS about surrounding ourselves with inspiring people. You’re not necessarily copying them but they spark some different ideas based on what they’re producing. I love reading people’s blog posts – it is a great way to see what’s trending as well. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
yes to going for a walk! sometimes getting out of the house and getting moving is exactly what I need to get creative!
Motivation is so damn hard. I’ve struggled with it a lot recently as my mental health hasn’t been brilliant. I hope to get back into the swing of things soon!
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
I’ve been feeling less than motivated to write blog posts too at the moment. I had a really bad down day a few days ago, and I was just totally despondent. I don’t have too many days like that, thanks to the meds I take but when they happen, it’s rough. I get inspired mostly at night, or whilst I am trying to fall to sleep and have all these thoughts racing around my head. It’s at that point I could get up and write a blog post but I’ll be buggered if I am getting up at 3 or 4 a.m to do a blog post. I should, however, write down the ideas as by morning, I usually can’t remember a thing! 🙂
Sarah 🌺 || Boxnip
I really need. to create back up posts! thanks for the tip
Great tips Amie, I especially love how you have a backlog of posts. This is something I need to do more of and was very successful at our my Christmas break from work. I got so many blogs written, photos taken and posts scheduled over that time.
I have always had problems with staying and finding motivation. This month, I decided to work really hard for my blog and try as much as I can to keep the blogposts coming and so far, my traffic is increasing and I am so happy! I will definitely try out these your tips☺️ I need as much motivation as I can get. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Yes I agree!! Inspiration is everywhere you just need to look for it 😊😎
When I am lacking motivation I just step away & try not to force myself to write – instead I go and meet friends, get outside, support my friends on Instagram….sometimes I then feel the urge to write and something wonderful comes out of it! 💐☀ xo