I’m new to the blogging world, having just started this past February. During these past few weeks, I have encountered a new habit of thought. Oftentimes, I find myself thinking in blog. I assume that this is commonplace among writers of blogs and articles, journalists, novelists, and the like. But it is a new phenomenon to me. When I think in blog, it’s as if I have someone listening to me like an audience or a reader, in fact, my thoughts are pretty much what you, the reader, have been following in my posts…like what I am typing out right now, if you get my drift.
I am not sure I like thinking in blog. It’s as if I have an audience listening to my thoughts. My thoughts are written and rewritten constantly. I find myself saying, “Nah, that doesn’t sound good” or “Hmmm, maybe that will be interesting”. And many times, I am not really conscience that I am thinking in blog. I catch myself drifting to the world of blogland in mid-thought and frequently, it’s not at the best time.
I have found that I am distracted. I do not like being distracted. What I mean is that I am not present to the moment. Sometimes it’s okay like when I am driving alone in the car, but other times, it happens when my 9 year old is telling me how her day was, or when I am in church, or when I should be asleep and I am laying in bed…thinking, thinking, thinking in blog. I haven’t gotten to the point where I am holding my head and yelling, “Make it stop!” but I sure would like some control over this.
Is there a remedy? Will this constant way of thinking die down and be a more relaxed experience as I get used to blogging? Should I post less frequently? For instance, should I only post one day a week, or every other week? Should I start several drafts or jot thoughts in a journal? Maybe I should have a cooking blog instead! Or all photography? All this thinking, thinking, thinking in blog.
For now, I think I will take a break. Thinking in blog is exhausting! Believe it or not, I have a life outside of blogging. Don’t get me wrong. I love blogging! And don’t worry, I will be back sooner than you think. Let’s say I’ll come up with something interesting the day after Easter, but don’t count on it. I need a rest from thinking, thinking, thinking in blog.
Do you think in blog?
March 18, 2013 at 9:34 am
I think it is also important not to “think in blog” when you are driving. I think that you adopt a habit of spending 15 minutes a day in the Church of Silence. Just sit in silence and listen to whatever comes into your head.
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March 18, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Great suggestion! I love that phrase – “Church of Silence”. Thank you.
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March 19, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Everything becomes a potential blog post. It might not necessarily be composed, but the idea is filed away in the mind. I think it does cool off a bit after a few months.
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March 20, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Thank you L! Now that I have expressed my frustration, my mind has been a little more “at peace”.
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March 22, 2013 at 10:14 pm
Welcome to the blogosphere — a fun, addicting hobby from time to time, but what an incredible array of interests and voices that share with each other.
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March 22, 2013 at 10:24 pm
It is so true Kat! I have been “meeting” some marvelously interesting people in the past 2 months. I have only one friend who is a blogger so this is a whole new world to me.
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March 22, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Lol, I was just telling my youngest that I felt like spending $195 on an art class and she said, “but mom, you know all of that and you’re so much better.” and I said, “Yes, but, I’ll have a blog post out of it.” What are we like? 🙂
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March 22, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Hahaha! I really get that! Some days I’m out of control and then other days, I can almost (note almost) forget about it. Looking forward to getting you know you more through your posts.
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March 23, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Oh I can so relate to this! I am guilty of blog-thought after only 2 months of blogging! And I have a food blog so that certainly doesn’t make one immune to the affliction (?). Blog think (blonk?) away my friend!
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March 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Hahaha Deepa! I shall blonk with you! 🙂
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March 26, 2013 at 3:16 am
Ha ha, don’t fight it … go with it … and enjoy. 🙂
And we’ll all enjoy it with you. 😀
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March 26, 2013 at 7:41 am
Thank you Sallyann. Now you know how I think. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
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March 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm
I used to think in Facebook post. Thankfully, I’m not twitterthinking yet. Yet. I think we were all destined to think in blog, or we wouldn’t be bloggers. I love this post.
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April 1, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Yes, I think blogging is a natural progression after Facebook. I don’t tweet either. 🙂 Thank you Julie for stopping by!
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April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am
hahaha! Me too!!! My husband would say something and I’d go ‘That’d be a great status update! I’m posting it’
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April 1, 2013 at 8:37 am
Great post! I love this: “thinking in blog!” I do this too, so I can really relate! That’s what happens after 3 years of blogging. 🙂
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April 1, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Yes, I will just have to get used to this thinking in blog. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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April 2, 2013 at 10:01 am
My blog thoughts come as random ideas or perfect little sentences. For me, I don’t like thinking up something amazing to write, but it’s at a time when I can’t write. Then when I sit down to actually write it, I’ve forgotten what I wanted to say. So I keep a small notebook on hand, perfect for jotting that stuff down. I’ve also scheduled time on the calendar for my blogging, so after recording thoughts on hand, I remind myself that in x amount of days, I can revisit those thoughts. Now photographing for my blog is completely different. Since I started blogging a few weeks ago, I’ve found myself taking pictures of absolutely everything, because I never know what I’ll want to use when I finally sit down to write! I’ll go to leave the house and I say ‘keys, wallet, phone…camera.’ It’s good, though…Now I know I’ll never miss a thing. =)
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April 2, 2013 at 11:37 am
Thanks for sharing your tips! Yes, I think I need to jot things down as well as schedule blogging in.
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April 4, 2013 at 2:19 pm
I think it becomes an addiction after a while. We get into the habit of sharing and can’t stop wanting to share everything with everyone.
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April 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Today is my day off and I have been on WordPress for hours checking out other people’s blogs. It’s amazing to see the interesting lives other people lead. Thanks for stopping by!
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April 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm
I know what you mean. I am inspired and amazed by all the talented people here. Everyone has a story to tell.
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April 4, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Loved this!
Thinking in blog is the reason I started blogging. At least then all my thinking can be put to use somehow. But, I completely agree, I feel not present at crucial mommy moments. If you ever figure out how to turn it off and on, let me know:)
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April 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Yes, I will let you know. 🙂 Thanks!
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April 4, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Great post! I used to ‘think in blog’ but I must have just assimilated the writing into my life because I stopped. When something big would happen, my husband’s first question used to be, “Is that going on your blog?” He must have assimilated, also, because he doesn’t ask that much anymore. Have a blast with the blog! Many blessings!
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April 4, 2013 at 8:23 pm
That’s very encouraging. Thanks!
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April 5, 2013 at 7:58 am
Yes, I have struggled with “thinking in blog” What helped for me was to have a set time of day to work on the blog. Then I sign out and leave it for the next day. I can’t say I am perfect about my system, but it did help to impose some limits on myself.
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April 5, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Yes, I think this is a great idea. Thanks! Now to figure out what time…
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April 5, 2013 at 5:45 pm
🙂 I hear you!
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April 12, 2013 at 10:47 pm
I started my blog in February and you are absolutely right. I am thinking in blog. I am always editing and tweaking, and I just started this so that I would have a way to send photos of Europe trip back home to family and friends. It has taken on a life of its own. However, I enjoy it, and I love looking at the flags from around the world that I have been collecting. My world has grown. Thanks for liking my Change photo.
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April 22, 2013 at 8:32 am
Rosemarie – It is amazing how I have encountered so many different people with so many interesting viewpoints. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
~Mar
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