I have taken the big leap. I signed up for this incredible intentional blogging challenge, I actually took a leap into self hosting on a blogging site I have no earthly idea how to operate, I created a brand new about me page (like brand new from one that was three day old) and now I have to get even more serious. I have to focus on my blog’s focus.
My head is pounding.
My palms are sweaty.
I want to run and hide.
Have you ever felt like you have already stepped into waters that are way too deep? That is exactly where I am AND this is all happening the night that I have to do my prep for work.
This is actually really good for me though. Time to get my hands dirty and do. Just like my About Me page says…this is going to be my year of doing. No starting and running when things get tough (I had no idea they would get tough on day one and painful on day two). I will do this.
Today it is about my blog’s focus.
In all the blogging I have done for fun and for my job, I have rarely had focus. Well, that isn’t true. For work I only focused on saving money. My other blogs were about life, saving money, faith, book reviews, music reviews and whatever else is going on in my little world. Jeff talked about sharing what we are passionate about, well for me it is helping people in any way I can from a hug and a prayer to encouragement, all I want is to help others.
My Subject – Personal development (take the quit out of the quitter).
My Theme – Discovering and using tools for the average Joe or Joanna to make the positive changes they want to make without scaring them or myself away.
My Objective – This is a journey in accountability. I have lived a life of doing things the last minute. When you do things in a rush you may do them well, but you are worn out and miserable. Or is that just me? I have raced around to clean the house mere hours before guests are arriving, I have turned in work (good work) after being up ALL night doing it, and I have struggled at making plans and change because I get bored or it gets hard. The thing is I know change can happen, but you have to be willing. I am willing and if I have to bite size it or baby step my way there I am good with it. I hope to help someone else along the way. PS I believe that direction to change starts with keeping God in it. That is my intention too.
Look at you outside your comfort zone Kelly. You rock!
Hey Rich! Thank you so much! I keep thinking of all those report cards from my childhood that said I wasn’t working to my potential. I pray this is the time I will hit it. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
Hi Kelly! I am in the blogging challenge too and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that I loved your post here, you are so real and so tangible. You have a beautiful gift and I am so glad to see you using it. I can sure relate to all you shared. This has been a huge stretch for me too. Keep writing! You are a huge blessing!
Bless your heart Debra! I just came back from responding to your blog, and here I find this gift of encouragement from you. Thank you so much! I really loved your blog and if this challenge just keeps me connected to writers like yourself, I am already getting more than I expected.
Hi Kelly – I’m also participating in the blogging challenge, and you’re right. It ain’t easy. I’ve already doubted if it’s something I should be doing. But, like you, I want to quit quitting. I hope we both stick with it together! Enjoyed reading your words.
Hi Janice! I’m glad you stopped by. I think the toughest part for me will be getting through this near the end of the week (my busiest time), but community really is what will keep us strong. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hi Kelly,
I’m doing the blog challenge also. I think we are in the same FB caregiver group, if I’m not mistaken. If so, we have a lot in common. Way to go getting started. That’s the hardest part. I’ve been blogging for awhile, but I’m hoping the group participation will help me stay on track. Wishing you the best in all things!
Lynn, I just want to thank you for the encouragement. What a blessing you are! I blogged for work and for fun but I rarely had direction. I am praying this will really inspire me to really focus and make a change. Thank you so much for stopping by.
I loved your post and can absolutely relate! Similar to your year of doing, this is my year for daring myself. Looks like we’ve both found something that fits the bill perfectly!
Liz I love that this is a year of daring yourself. This has definitely been a challenge. I’m really looking forward to completion. Not because it will be over but because it will mean we did it. 🙂
I felt the same way as I started this challenge! And I second your P.S. 🙂
Thank you Rhonda. Time to wiggle my toes and get this all figured out. Not to mention get assignment four done. 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who has felt challenged by all these assignments. This comment completes day five’s task for me. But I haven’t done day four yet! I liked today’s assignment because it brought me to five new blogs I hadn’t seen yet. And I got something from every single one; yours being the fifth. Thank you for sharing from your heart!
Shari, YOU have blown me away. Every post you have done is powerful. I am working on four tonight. I hate to say it, but I let fatigue knock me on my bum.
Life starts outside your comfort zone and you’re doing a good job so far! 🙂
Bless your heart, Toni. I truly appreciate it. I have to work on the “why” today. I have been doing a lot more thinking in the past week than I have in ages. Thank you so much for dropping by with encouragement. I treasure it.