Hey loveliess, I hope you’re well!
If you’re a regular reader, you’d have noticed I’ve been a bit MIA lately. I decided to take a break from blogging. It was unplanned, just kind of happened. In the last two weeks, I’ve reflected upon my journey so far and wondered why I stopped opening the laptop and writing.
I started blogging back in September ’16, as a way to keep busy while Shane and I saved hard for our house. I never anticipated I’d fall in love with it like I did, and I was hooked from day one. I constantly looked for ways to improve my writing and create new refreshing content. It took up almost all of my spare time and I found myself getting a tad overwhelmed with it all. I put to much pressure on myself to compete with everyone else and make a name for myself. I guess over the last few months the pressure built and it became to much to maintain. I found myself creating content that wasn’t 100%, content I didn’t believe in and I was publishing posts, just for the sake of getting something up.
Obviously, blogging isn’t what I do for work, it’s something I do for fun, but it started to feel like work and there was no time for me to switch off between this and my full time job. I think a break is what I needed and I’m currently in the process of jotting idea’s down about which direction I want to take my blog. I still want to focus on the beauty element, because ultimately that’s my passion and I enjoy it, but I want to start creating content that is useful, meaning for and inspiring.
I hope you understand why this break is important for me, and I promise I will be back soon, hopefully with a fresh outlook and posts you guys really enjoy. In the mean time, I’ll continue to support the bloggers I love, connect with you all and be a little more present on socials!
Thanks for everything so far, it means so much to me.
Kisses and Love
Jazziepickles
xoxo
I so understand you babe!
Just follow your inner voice! Respect!
xx
Blogging breaks are so important, as it can get really overwhelming, so taking that time out is crucial! I hope you’re okay xx
Hannah | luxuryblush
Love this post! Whenever you feel like you hit a wall you need to take some time off so I completely understand your break! Thanks for sharing !!
Xoxo Annaleid
I 100% understand where you’re coming from, when something starts to feel like work it sorta takes the fun out of it!.
Totally understand why you got to that point where you wanted a break. Enjoy this time and can’t wait to read your posts when you return.
Holly x | http://www.thechroniclesofholly.com/ | https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/chronicles-holly-13610625
So many bloggers taking breaks at the moment for the same (or similar) reasons! Hopefully you’ll be back sooner rather than later xx
Hi beauty! I’ve nominated you for the Recognition Award as I’ve discovered your blog recently (and really love it!) and would really like for other people to discover it if they haven’t already.
Much love, xxx Gabrielle
I have recently taken a blogging break, and it was the best think i ever did!
Nicole x
Take your time! As a recent new blogger with a full time job it can be overwhelming (especially when you wonder how other people juggle it all and do so well!). Focus on yourself and you’ll be back with a bang
I understand! It’s so important to take a break.