Blogging habits I no longer have! 😶‍🌫️..😬..😶‍🌫️

Elsie LMC

Hello beautiful people! 🌟 How are you doing today? I hope you’re feeling well and that you’re as okay as can be in these crazy times! 💖 If not then maybe this post will cheer you up as I’ll surely be wishing I’d kept some old blogging habits whilst going into this slightly naive after thinking this would be a fun and nostalgic prompt for myself (….okay I’m scared 😅🤣). On a more serious note, this last while has been really tough as my sister hasn’t been well. Seeing her in so much pain was unbearable and I’ve never wanted anything more than to see her granted reprieve from it. Now I can happily say that after having an emergency procedure done on Wednesday, she is on the road to recovery. So far it hasn’t and won’t be easy but my family and I are by her side every step of the journey.

I’d really appreciate it if you could send good vibes this way with hope that things stay on the right path and that she’s able to get back to doing what she loves again because it’s not been easy getting to this point but I feel like she’s so close! 🙏 She’s the best sister ever (I get annoyed when I see people write that and think noooo MINE IS but yeah, no harm intended…I’m only telling the truth 😏🤣). She’s been very brave so far and I love her a lot so yeah!! ✨ Anyway, after you’re done sending those vibes we’ll get on with the post….😌😂….Wow, okay that was fast! You must have used priority shipping. Yep, I’ll stop now 😁. Here are the blogging habits I no longer have! (I’ll forever have a habit of going off topic but today it was for something important so I can get away with it 🙌🤣).

• I used to rant and rave about the benefits of having a blogging journal to jot down posts and stuff but recently I can’t bring myself to pick mine up! 😣 (Oh the turmoil 😂). I think from now on they will just be a space for ideas that spring to mind but other than that I’ve become a person who finds it easier to let the words flow through typing 😵✨ (can you tell by that emoji I never thought this would happen? 🤣). I was given a really nice Coraline journal for Christmas and I want to use it for blogging but I can’t bring myself to write in it yet if ever! (Yep, it’s one of THOSE journals. It’s probably wondering why I’m not writing anything even tho I bring it downstairs with me every day 🤣).

• Back when I started blogging I would upload every second day and that kept going for well over a year 🤯. I just can’t fathom how I did that tbh 😅. I’ll get lost thinking oooh I did that! But then I’ll think that altho I didn’t realize it at the time and it was right for me back then, there were no big gaps in-between whilst moving forward to truly get lost in what I was putting out there. I enjoyed everything I did but I was dishing the posts out so fast I didn’t have time to appreciate what I was doing you know? That was another habit of mine that dwindled actually, I wouldn’t really stop to pat myself on the back whenever I achieved anything (and not just with blogging). If something went really well back then of course I’d be pleased but then I’d move onto working towards the next goal almost on autopilot soon after. I remember writing about that on here and it’s a surreal feeling realizing that I don’t behave that way anymore. It’s KIND OF like that Ryan Sheridan song where he goes “I work to live I don’t live to work” 🤣. Life’s about taking the time to celebrate those happy moments because otherwise these things are just going round in a circle with no end and it doesn’t have to be that way as I now know! ✨

• For the longest time ever (I’d say 3 of the years I’ve been blogging) I would write down the name of everything I uploaded because a part of me was so sure it’d come in handy if anything were to be deleted without my knowledge (I’d have to go through one hell of a list to figure out what post it is tho so thank goodness that hasn’t happened 😅🙌). This was more so down to my love and obsession with writing lists I think! I feel like they calm me and they allow me to feel in control of day to day life whilst chronic pain is trying to steal that away, or at least that’s what it’s like. There was a time when I had a list for everything (or almost everything) that crossed my mind, I wanted it out on paper incase it ended up being important so I wouldn’t get upset if I forgot and that still happens on a smaller scale but nowhere near as much. Nowadays I’m back to enjoying lists for what they are, a way to plan, simplify things or whatever they may be needed for. I feel relaxed even just thinking about that structure of things 😊🤣.

• I used to add loads of pictures to posts but now I’m more worried about using up the media space on WordPress 🙈🤣. Does anyone else think the storage fills up faster sometimes even tho images aren’t bigger files than they used to be? I know I shouldn’t let it stop me tho, I’m just a bit uneasy as it draws me ever closer to either going premium or self-hosted (I’m leaning more towards the premium plan!) because I fear the whole process and whether or not things will go missing 😶. Have any of you upgraded to WordPress Premium before? I’d love it if you could share a little insight into whether or not it was an easy enough process and if it was worth it in the end! 💭

And there we have it! 👏 I know there’s more, I’ve got that feeling where it’s like more is trying to let itself be known but I’m just not being receptive to it otherwise I’d HAVE it typed out here but oh well! 😂. This could over time turn into a series or something because after all, I am a creature of habit! 🐁…I’m guessing mice are creatures of habit and now I wish I hadn’t because it’s like I’m calling myself one and nope, don’t wanna see them, don’t wanna be them 😬😅🤣.

Thanks for stopping by and taking time out of your day to read my rambles! Share a blogging habit of your own (either past or present) in the comments below, I’d love to hear about how creating content is for other people behind the scenes! 🎨 I think the next one of these posts you’ll see will be about blogging habits I have right now because they’re all very different from what I used to do in these parts..🤠🤣. I’ll be back with another post next week but until then I really want to get lost in the reader checking out your posts so that’s what I’ll be gravitating towards whenever the chance arises! 😆 (As a sidenote isn’t it mad how things can be going about normally day to day and then all of a sudden they pick up and there’s not much space for more to be added? I’d of wished for a life-like jumpstart before but now it’s like karma and I wanna go back to slowness because I forgot to say I wanted only GOOD things to happen 🙄🤣. Stay healthy and safe if it can be helped, take care and I hope you have a great weekend! 💫 Buh-bye! ✨💗

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  2. I’m so sorry your sister is ill. I have a sister myself and I can’t imagine anything being wrong with her, I’d be so worried. I’m sending all the good vibes, positive energy and well wishes. Please keep us updated on her recovery.
    As for blogging, I want to die every time I see my stats from back in 2018. I gained 2500 in a year and amounted 70.000 views. And then I gave the whole thing up and spent many weeks/months without posting, which has been the reality for the past 5 years. I’ve been posting every day for a week because I truly feel like writing. Not sure how long it will last though lol It ebbs and flows, just enjoy whatever phase you’re in at the moment.
    I too am a list maker. I LOVE a good list and always have several going on lol
    Great post.

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    1. Thanks Cheila!! That means a lot 🤗💗. Ahh I used to be the same about stats but am with you now on writing because you feel like it, life’s just too short to stress over it. Sometimes the feeling tries to rise but it’s much better if stats are to be used as a positive sort of thing if at all. There’s just something about lists that makes them super calming and almost a sidekick to your day! ✨ Thank you so much! 💖

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  3. I’m sorry to hear about your sister, I hope she’s on the mend now! 😊 Sending good vibes 💞
    I laughed out loud when you talked about running out of spaced because that’s ME! I’m that person. I’ve used up maybe 30% if that in the 6 years I’ve had my account (I just had to do finger math right there 😂) so I don’t know why I worry so much. But I feel you, I don’t know what I’d do if I run out of space. I think I’d either buy space since I think you can do that? (don’t quote me on that though!) or I’d get WP Premium. Either way something I don’t have to think about just yet!

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    1. Thanks Meghan!! 💗 She’s not doing well this morning but will get there. Haha I’m so jealous you’ve only used up 30% in 6 years, mines at 70 something and it can have bouts of thinking images are more than they are which I’ll never understand 🤣. I’m leaning towards Premium instead of self hosted because I like that the WordPress support is still there. I think I’ll have to make the change at some point this year which freaks me out! 😅

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  4. Correct me if I am wrong, but here is what I interpreted: you find peace and tranquility in slowing down and reflecting on the things that matter. We often think that we need to do everything and cram everything we can into a schedule, but the opposite is actually true.

    Last year, I bought a domain and WP Premium (the $10 a month one….) even though I was waiting for the .com or .ca domain. Those domains still weren’t available and I was tired of waiting for the ‘thief’ to give them up, so I took the plunge anyways. Ideally, I wanted to personalize (and clean up) my pages and utilize Canva with my domain plastered on it lol I stuck with WP because I don’t really trust third party hosts plus I didn’t want to lose my followers or host-friendly abilities that WP offers. WP hosting is more expensive but it works well for me. 95% of my traffic comes from WP so that was my reasoning here. Sure, I can’t add widgets like “Buy me a coffee” unless I have the business plan (honestly nobody needs the business plan unless they have something to sell) so that kinda stinks, but the WP reader is friendly and I didn’t lose followers.

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    1. Yes that’s exactly it!! Comparison tries to pull us into unhealthy habits of fast living when in reality, taking our time or simply slowing down can not only be a more enjoyable experience but also things can be done more accurately. Ahhh that’s frustrating the domains weren’t available, I’m really happy to hear you didn’t let it stop you! That’s a part I’m not looking forward to, the cleaning up! Also, updating links within old posts 😑. Yeah I was thinking sticking with WordPress would be the best option, for the support if anything went wrong too so that’s really helpful to know somebody who went with Premium believes that as well. That’s good to know about the Business plan! It can all look like they cross wires and look better than each other but I for sure wouldn’t need that plan as of yet. Honestly, Thank you so much Hilary! You’ve helped more than you know with the decision, I appreciate you taking the time to comment and hope you have a lovely day! ✨💗

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      1. If you have any questions about upgrading, feel free to contact me 🙂 I’m not very technologically savvy and still managed to figure it out! Admittedly, I still reuse a lot of my images even though I have more space now. Even with the free version, I didn’t exceed 11% capacity with 3GB photo storage.

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      2. Aww thanks, that’s very sweet of you! 🥰 Off the top of my head I have one already, do you still automatically get to use the WordPress app or am I getting confused with going self hosted there making it tricky and not premium? 🤔 Ahh I’m so jealous over the whole 11% thing, mines at 70 something at the moment and I’m sure it changes by itself without any images added/deleted 😐🤣

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      3. Buying a domain would mean having to upgrade from the free version to personal, premium, business etc. Since WordPress.org is the parent of WordPress.com (free version) you won’t lose anything. It’s operated by the same host as long as you choose WordPress as the main hosting platform. I can’t speak for other hosting sites since I don’t trust them, and many of them aren’t very comparable with the WP reader from what I’ve noticed.

        You’re also at an advantage since you use the WP reader already which is run by WordPress.com (unless I’m mixing up the two). WordPress.com is responsible for the reader and the app heavily uses the WP reader. So the short answer is yes: you still get to use the WP app and won’t lose the features that the .
        free version, http://www.yourname.wordpress.com has to offer! 🙂 The catch is that you’ll have to pay for Premium AND pay for the domain. I used WP for upgrading my domain as well! 🙂

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      4. You’re a star! 🙌💖 I’ve seen people say that Premium costs more in the long run than going self hosted but Premium does just sound more worth it with all the extras you get, especially being used to WordPress in the first place! 🙌 Do you know if WordPress support is needed to do any of the moving things over to the new website or if that’s not needed? Thanks again, you’ve calmed my mind about the whole process immensely! ✨💗

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      5. I’m not sure if WP support (24h chat) is included with Premium. Everything is listed under the pricing tiers. I used YouTube to do research prior to switching. I see what ppl are saying about Premium costing more – technically it does more (less features than self-hosted) but it’s less of a headache for me. I looked into both options. Some ppl complain that Premium is too restricted (no option for widgets) but I don’t make money on my blog so idc if I don’t have widgets. I rather establish my blog first but that’s just me. I used a coupon to get a discount on a premium subscription. WP automatically moves everything and it was a very easy process. I think it took them 1-2 hours to update everything. Fast and painless 🙂

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      6. I’ll have to have a good look at what’s included then, just so long as there’s contact for the switching over, I’d be happy with that! 🤣 Yeah I don’t need all that self-hosted advertises like more options to design and stuff because I wouldn’t take advantage of it, I’m more intrigued by the extra space and domain of premium so it for sure sounds like less stress. Ooh that’s fantastic to know that they move everything, I was scared about that part. Now it doesn’t feel so daunting to me leading up to taking the step over, many thanks Hilary!! 🥰💗

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      7. If you research third-party hosting sites, it will be overwhelming and headache-inducing. I spent days, even weeks researching these only to come to this conclusion: Keep it simple. Unless you make sales already or have monetized your blog in some way (I have not), my advice would be to stick with WP for now. You can always switch to a third-party hosting site with more bells and whistles later!! I think premium gives you 13GB of storage which should be more than enough space for now. Good luck! 😊

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  5. I feel you on the media thing! That’s mostly why I updated to the premium. Well.. that and I wanted to have my own domain too lol I need to get starting on a blogging journal again, too. 😦

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    1. Isn’t it annoying! I’d love to know how to make images into smaller files without having to alter how clear they appear. Yeah it’d be awesome to have my own domain! Hope you get back into using your blogging journal, it can be so nice to just sit back and write 🙌✨ Thanks for reading lovely! 💗

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