A lot of the time, I find myself drawing a complete blank when I sit down to write a blog post. I sit here with so much in my head that I want to write about but can’t quite put it in to words… I should be able to write about a lot of things! I have been through a hell of a lot in the past 8 years; I could probably write a book!
I have
this worry about being judged, I always have. People tell me all the time that
I shouldn’t care what people think, but with me, that is easier said than done.
I don’t know why I care so much, but
I do.
I also
feel that sometimes when I blog, I am being fake. I am putting on this happy,
sunshiny demeanor when that is not necessarily how I am feeling at that moment.
I guess I don’t want to bring anyone else’s mood down. I want people to read my
blog and be happy! I don’t want them to walk away thinking to themselves that
they aren’t going to come back, it’s all doom and gloom over there! (It’s
actually not all doom and gloom, but you know what I’m saying…)
Anyway, in
order to be true to myself and the
people who kindly read what I have to say, I have decided that once a week, I
am going to write about me. I am going to write about my story, about who I am.
About why I am who I am and how I got here. I am going to open myself up to judgement.
Who knows,
it might make me feel better and I could actually end up helping someone along
the way. I could also find someone who feels the same way and maybe find a new
perspective on things.
Watch this
space.
~Tasha
I think deep down everyone feels like that when they expose their true feelings/dreams/thoughts. And if there is one thing that I have learned from blogging it is this: being fake shines through. People can tell when a post is forced or when your hearts not in it. Be true to yourself and you'll be fine! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with Lana. Being fake shines through. I too struggle with what to write. My blog doesn't really have a 'theme' per say. It's mostly about health and green living, but I also like to include my real life stories too. I've decided to just write what I want, not what I think other people want to see.
ReplyDeleteTasha this is an excellent blog post, and you should always be true to yourself. I had that problem in the first few months of blogging, but when I really opened up, shared the dirt, that is when people started to see me as real. They started trusting me, and seeing that I am a truly compassionate blogger who wants to help others. It is a passion. Also you are beautiful and you should write what comes from the heart no matter what anyone thinks...... :) loved this one!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Can't wait to read about the true you! Have fun and don't worry about people judging. The people who come here like you for you. =)
ReplyDeleteI think it's great what you're doing. I only write humor but this Friday I will actually be putting up my first SERIOUS post and I am a nervous wreck about it. Following you from Blogging Addicts via GFC, Pinterest, Fb, and twitter all under the name marcia kester doyle (except the GFC is under my blog name Menopausal Mother and Twitter is under Meno mother).
ReplyDeleteTasha,
ReplyDeleteYour only responsibility is to be the best you possible. My teenage son and his friends always say "haters gonna hate". It drives me crazy to hear it but I get what he means. Just be the fun, wonderful, amazing you!! That's all anyone could ever expect. And know that it is good enough.
Penny at Green Moms and Kids