…I started this blog. I remember how excited I was and then how overwhelmed I became after reading books on increasing your website traffic. I have since then put those books aside and just focused on making this a place where I can learn, experiment and even play.
I still alternate between wondering if I’m actually touching anyone’s life through my words in this space to giving myself a high five for continuing to blog week after week, trying to find the balance between strategy and joy.
What I learned:
- It helps to have an editorial calendar. Mine is just a simple one—a list of articles in my life coaching notebook along with the dates when I need to post. I also clip a lot of articles to Evernote which can be jumping off points for future blog posts.
- Schedule your posts and write them down in your planner. By making posting part of your workflow, the more likely you will get your writing done.
- While your website drives your business, your posts don’t have to be about that all the time. I remember getting a little bored in the middle of the year because a lot of my posts were very strategic about generating new clients. I shifted to doing things I enjoyed more (interviews with my fellow life coaching classmates, life coaching book club and favorite things).
- Let it grow organically. I prioritized what was easy by focusing on my experience and what I knew.
- Celebrate your achievements. This anniversary definitely deserves a sweet reward.
In case you missed it, here are my favorite posts of the year:
The one thing that changed my life for the better
Why I decided to become a life coach
How life coaching changed my life
What does self-care really mean?
50 ways to live a lovely life, part 1
50 ways to live a lovely life, part 2
The best advice from life coaches
Things I learned from life coach training
(Photo by Janine Uy.)
