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Do You Ever Face Blogger Burnout?

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8:19 am
October 12, 2011


Funancials

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Hey all-

I just wrote a post about what-I-call "blogger burnout." I spend 99% of my day thinking about money/finance and it's taking it's toll on me. Do you all have any good tips to get you through the challenges of writer's block/burnout/thinking too much about your blog and money?

 

Thanks,

 

Name: Hunter (aka A. Blinkin)

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8:28 am
October 12, 2011


BeatingBroke

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I suffer from it all the time.  The only thing that has helped me, that I've found, is to just take a break.  I'll usually just disconnect from it all for a weekend and do nothing related to internet. 

12:04 pm
October 12, 2011


Jeff @ Sustainable Life Blog

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I sometimes feel like I'm not coming up with good enough ideas and what BB says does help.  Get out from in front of the monitor.  Talk to people.  Dont badger them about their checkbook, but money is just as much about what people say in casual conversation as what they spend.

take tips form that.

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1:28 pm
October 12, 2011


retireby40

USA

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left a comment. Hope you can push through it. Take it easy for a while and build up more ideas.

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1:31 pm
October 12, 2011


Barbara Friedberg

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I always remind myself that blogging is not a job but a hobby with some side cash (hopefully). Don't get swept away by the full time bloggers if that's not your goal. And remember, any goal worth having takes quite a bit of time to master!

2:25 pm
October 12, 2011


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I don't keep a strict posting schedule… this way, I post as I feel like it… puts a lot less pressure on me.  My blog has still seen growth and I would consider it mildly successful so far, so it doesn't seem to be hurting me either.

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2:41 pm
October 12, 2011


Tony Chou @ Investorz' Blog

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I keep a strict rule that forces me to divert my attention. I only allow myself to check comments once a day (at the end of the day), check stats once a week, and write posts for a total of 3-7 hours on Monday and Thursday night.

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2:45 pm
October 12, 2011


Tony Chou @ Investorz' Blog

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Barb Friedberg said:

I always remind myself that blogging is not a job but a hobby with some side cash (hopefully). Don't get swept away by the full time bloggers if that's not your goal. And remember, any goal worth having takes quite a bit of time to master!

Very true. Setting a goal when bloggig is important. If you're just doing it as a hobby, don't think about it all the time! Relax! And if your blog's numbers aren't as good as the ones of full time bloggers, don't worry about it! It's natural.

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2:58 pm
October 12, 2011


everydaytips

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You could do blog related activities twenty four hours a day if you wanted to, there is so much to do. Myself, I just have to close the computer and call it a day. I used to pressure myself to post every day, but not anymore. I am going back to the roots of why I started writing and write because I want to.

A break does wonders, as mentioned above. Oh another thing, I used to obsess more when my alexa ranking was moving daily and I could see how my effort had a direct effect on results. Now I dont even know what my ranking is and I dont pressure myself so much.

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2:59 pm
October 12, 2011


everydaytips

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You could do blog related activities twenty four hours a day if you wanted to, there is so much to do. Myself, I just have to close the computer and call it a day. I used to pressure myself to post every day, but not anymore. I am going back to the roots of why I started writing and write because I want to.

A break does wonders, as mentioned above. Oh another thing, I used to obsess more when my alexa ranking was moving daily and I could see how my effort had a direct effect on results. Now I dont even know what my ranking is and I dont pressure myself so much.

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3:16 pm
October 12, 2011


krantcents

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Changing things up helped me reinvent myself.  I also try to stay a couple weeks ahead with my articles, just in case I do not feel like writing for a few days.  I think circumstances are affecting you more than burnout.  I know I would have trouble writing afte a 12 hour day too. Good Luck.

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4:01 pm
October 12, 2011


Funancials

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I appreciate all the tips here. At this point, I'm not contemplating quitting – just spending a week away from finance. I'll still post a few interesting articles.

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4:22 pm
October 12, 2011


Dr Dean

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My thoughts as someone who has been blogging for two years:

  • Find your rhythm.  I post 3-4x/wk with one weekly personal finance link post (Friday Follies-anyone can email me a post URL if you want to be included) and a bi-weekly nurse blog link post.
  • Keep a journal handy-write down thoughts.  I open a Word press post window and copy/paste idea urls from other blogs, or the financial world so I don't forget.
  • Variety-sometimes write about your dog, cat or whatever strikes your fancy-your readers will appreciate the break too.
  • Try trading posts with another PF blogger-  for variety.
  • Conference-Fincon11 gave me great new energy.
  • Remember you have new readers all the time, go back to early posts and repackage or discuss what has changed since your wrote that article last year.

Good luck.  (and all the time off suggestions are great too!)

Dr Dean, The Millionaire Nurse Blog @DrDeanBurke

5:52 pm
October 12, 2011


FamilyMoneyValues

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I take a break every day at sunset – with a glass of wine, and try to get outside several times a day.  Still, all the monitor work seems to be affecting my eyesight -or maybe it's just age :)

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9:21 pm
October 12, 2011


sooverthis

Kentucky

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Post edited 9:24 pm – October 12, 2011 by sooverdebt


I haven't dealt with horrible burnout yet (still a noob though – I've only been blogging for 9 months), but I've had a few moments where I just didn't want to deal with my blog for awhile. So I didn't. Or I posted something *I* wanted to post instead of worrying about whether it was strictly finance related. Funny enough, the random posts usually get a larger response than the ones where I actually try to make a point!

One of my favorite (non-PF) blogs is only updated a few times a month. I don't lose interest because when the guy DOES post, his stuff blows me away. So I try to remember that if I'm feeling stressed – I have a sort-of posting schedule, but I don't post if I don't have something to say. The readers won't disappear, I promise!

Edited to add: I read your post AFTER I responded, so I'm laughing a little. I think posting random things is a great idea, obviously. :)

 

 

 

3:16 am
October 13, 2011


Dana

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posts 633

I think you've received some great suggestions.  As for myself, I've dealt with burnout quite a few times as I've been blogging at my site for over 5 years!  I've learned to notice my own burnout signs and when I see them I know I need to step back and take a break for a day or two (or even a week or more).  Hiring a staff writer or ghost writer can help too. Setting limits has worked well – there are only so many hours in a day and I know I can't get to everything so some things have to wait…

 

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6:09 am
October 13, 2011


Hunter @financiallyc

Virginia Beach

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I regularly feel burn-out. Like Andrea @SOOD the posts written when I can't stand to produce anothe PF article are by far the most popular. She Is The Man Now, & Velo Frugal Or Velo Cheap blew my stat counter, fun to write and hopefully read, but they won't help anyone budget more successfully. I'm trying to learn from these anomalies.

 

Create a partnership, the added accountability will enthuse and keep you rolling.

9:22 am
October 13, 2011


Cash Flow Mantra

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I find that getting away from the internet totally is a good way to come back refreshed.  No internet access on our recent cruise helped.  I will be spending 10 days in Honduras on a mission trip with limited access to any communication during which time I won't be thinking about blogging.  I will probably be planning other times away during the winter and not even look online.  This always seems to help.

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9:03 am
October 14, 2011


Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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Barb Friedberg said:

I always remind myself that blogging is not a job but a hobby with some side cash (hopefully). Don't get swept away by the full time bloggers if that's not your goal. And remember, any goal worth having takes quite a bit of time to master!

Agreed. I too faced blogging burn out and had to make some changes. I was almost on that road again but I have stopped myself and said, I will do what I can when I can. Everyone here will give you the benefit of the doubt, so don't feel any pressure from here to fit a certain mold.

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11:38 am
October 14, 2011


20s Finances

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Everyone has offered some great advice.

 

As a newbie still, I personally avoid burnout by staying so far ahead. I spent a weekend of serious work a few weeks ago (just after starting) to get several weeks ahead in my writing. Now, I don't ever have the pressure of having to post anything if I don't feel inspired. I love writing and so I will often stay up an extra half hour if I feel inspired. Otherwise, I just rest easy knowing that I have about 3 weeks of cushion. Some times it may go down to only two weeks in queue, but others it may be up to 4 weeks. I would like to build this up over time so that I can start a second blog and feel comfortable with not getting overwhelmed (on something still to be determined), but I am going to wait a while before doing that.

 

Hope my rambling helps… at least a little.

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