tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post3434644556249930647..comments2023-10-09T07:27:25.812-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Mrs. B: Spinning My Wheels?MrsJenBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10210080304270799102noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-15141732298919770422011-02-09T11:05:12.127-05:002011-02-09T11:05:12.127-05:00I've definitely been there, the days that I...I've definitely been there, the days that I've spent trying to make the blog rounds in order to get more visibility. But then I decided that I didn't want to spend my day feeling tied down to growing my blog! I am writing as an outlet, and as a conversation with friends - but I don't want to have a giant blog that needs to be managed. So I facebook posts sometimes, and I comment on the blogs I read & enjoy and have something to say about. It's been a little sad sometimes seeing less traffic, but most of the blog comment hits are one-time visitors anyway, so it's not really doing much for readership! Letting go is the hardest part... try it for a week and see how it feels!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255887001053932329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-3355892491918842722011-02-07T16:27:37.687-05:002011-02-07T16:27:37.687-05:00Hi there, Mrs. B! I love your writing style!
I&#...Hi there, Mrs. B! I love your writing style! <br /><br />I'm lucky enough to have a close friend that I struggle through daily tasks with. We both went through a phase where we felt like we too were spinning our wheels. Eventually, we figured out that there is only so much a human can do in one day, and because of that, we have to decide what's important to US.<br /><br />Still, some days turn into a string of fires to be put out... And when that happens, we do the best we can to provide the highest quality of work possible under the circumstances, remembering the whole time that there's nothing that can't be fixed!<br /><br />For me, it's a little easier to prioritize since my client's needs always come first. I'm trying to learn how to make time for my own business' needs in the midst of providing quality service to others. Nobody said it would be easy, huh? lol<br /><br />Be yourself, and do the best you can. We can't ask for more!<br />(one day at a time works best for me)Ginger Wenchhttp://www.gingerwench.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-65582950423114060982011-02-07T16:00:33.455-05:002011-02-07T16:00:33.455-05:00Wow. I'm sorry. You do sound overwhelmed. ...Wow. I'm sorry. You do sound overwhelmed. I wish I could make you a nice cup of tea and just chat away about this.<br /><br />I used to do that to myself but I had to stop. I prioritized everything and decided what was important to me.<br /><br />And it was the writing. The daily act of writing...which I always do ON my blog and also independently.<br /><br />The commitment to blog every day is the jump start I need to be sure I write every day.<br /><br />I try and visit when I can and let go of all the guilt.<br /><br />I think as bloggers we all know what we're facing. If people criticize how often we visit, then they will eventually just visit another blog.<br /><br />I think you should try and put the guilt aside, do what makes YOU happy and what fulfills you.<br /><br />You will never please everyone all the time, no matter how hard you might try.<br /><br />Hugs and good luck!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-69280048249259583432011-02-06T21:29:16.675-05:002011-02-06T21:29:16.675-05:00I think any blogger has been here or will soon be ...I think any blogger has been here or will soon be here, that is if they blog regularly. It's a full time gig. I have had to scale back for sanity purposes. I miss reading as much. I miss the connections. Sorry, no advice here. But good luck.aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480317559165842413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-86825235150620118002011-02-06T18:52:37.348-05:002011-02-06T18:52:37.348-05:00ABSOLUTELY! I have so been there, am there now, an...ABSOLUTELY! I have so been there, am there now, and will undoubtedly be there again! I'm setting out to spend a scheduled 30 minutes a day doing something blog-related. That's my dedicated time...probably to write. But, what about all of the relationship-building? That's the part that really eats time, but is so worth it. Definitely haven't found the balance yet. Still learning...<br /><br />Looking forward to learning along with you at the SITS 31DBBB Challenge!Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203780431443748216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-29398099335974640752011-02-06T14:43:53.963-05:002011-02-06T14:43:53.963-05:00I've only been doing it a few month but it is ...I've only been doing it a few month but it is so easy to let it eat away at your time. I try to find the happy medium of blog time and other stuff time. I figure its just for fun so if I start to obsess I try to put things back into the right perspective of what is really important. good luck! I always enjoy your blog :)Katie @ This Chick Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10446779933660320062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-65438810253012549902011-02-06T10:51:17.162-05:002011-02-06T10:51:17.162-05:00I finally had to come up with a schedule for answe...I finally had to come up with a schedule for answering comments. My posts on Wednesday and the weekends get the fewest comments, so that is the time that I go back and answer them. It takes me about 3 hours each time, but those are the days that I have the least going on in "real" life. I also have a pretty good handle on a posting schedule, but it took a LONG time to get there. <br /><br />All I can offer is encouragement to keep at it!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679600158510598106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-83486349610347381722011-02-06T04:32:10.010-05:002011-02-06T04:32:10.010-05:00planning is the key, or at least trying to plan yo...planning is the key, or at least trying to plan your blogging time is good - that's what i try to do, but if my husband is on th internet then i don't feel bad if i am blogging too.<br /><br />We don't have a baby yet and that helps. <br /><br />I try to tweet and facebook, but I am not that very good at that. So I do what i know best, read and comment on my fellow bloggers' posts.Mum TOIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558972693985231192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-39834006477033655712011-02-06T02:04:45.225-05:002011-02-06T02:04:45.225-05:00Jen, I came here to tell you, I will be glad to hi...Jen, I came here to tell you, I will be glad to hire you as a taste tester but I see you could not take on that added responsibility.<br /><br />I don't have the solution but I know I can't let myself drown in Bloggerville. The answer is simple if I could put it, into effect.<br /><br />Prioritize. If I would really grade papers for my class and clean my house first, I could blog without pressure but I want to check my email and see what has happened on the blog, while away. Then, I get transformed into a blogger and good intentions disappear. If I can beat it, then you can too. One of us just has to start. You do it. :)Chats the Comfy Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008058551840309390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-72682662460424938542011-02-05T13:47:01.716-05:002011-02-05T13:47:01.716-05:00Thanks for commenting on my blog. I'm followin...Thanks for commenting on my blog. I'm following you now :) I am VERY new to the blogging party but I'm starting to see what you are talking about. I am starting to limit my hours. I just cannot comment back to everyone who is commenting on my page although I am EXTREMELY grateful they say anything. Just keep it real, be yourself, and set hours and timeframe. If you do that, the readers will come. It may take a while but they will come. I think home life has to come first. Now, if you're trying to make a ton of money from this, then you gotta spin your wheels a lot. But if you are doing it for the pure enjoyment, then I say don't worry about that other stuff. Other bloggers understand the time constraints :)Brandie@thecountrycookhttp://the-country-cook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-52675584633360931242011-02-05T00:02:48.951-05:002011-02-05T00:02:48.951-05:00Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for posting thi...Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for posting this! I didn't get a chance to read the other comments yet, but I just had to be sure to tell you how much I can totally relate to this post! <br /><br />My daughter's bedtime WAS my ideal time to post and take care of all that other behind the scenes blog business, but in recent months, she hasn't been cooperating at all at bedtime. And everything is suffering because of her clingy-ness. If I blog, the house suffers. If I focus on only the household chores, then I suffer. <br /><br />I feel guilty for not reading more blogs and visiting new friends that took the time to stop by and visit my blog....by the way, thanks for stopping by and leaving me a wonderful comment. You are one of the few that I've had the time to come and see.....I feel maybe in this case, I was meant to read this post and know that there is someone else feeling what I am feeling right now! <br /><br />Congrats on the paying gig. Can't wait to read more about it....when I get the chance. ;)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543765583030340468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-32395756413355791942011-02-04T19:46:49.022-05:002011-02-04T19:46:49.022-05:00OMg!!!!!!!! I feel that way all the time. I try ...OMg!!!!!!!! I feel that way all the time. I try so hard to keep up with both my blog and my youtube channel, but at times I feel like I'm just doing a bad job at both.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706847113557367294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-38450945537309626772011-02-04T19:23:02.801-05:002011-02-04T19:23:02.801-05:00I guess I have some kind of blogging schedule...ev...I guess I have some kind of blogging schedule...even though, now that I think about it, I never really stick to. As for Twitter, I'm about to kick it to the curb. I find myself, more often than not, talking to no one. Or to myself. I get fed up with the blog and twitter cliques. <br /><br />I agree with Shell's comment above. You can only do so much, don't stress out over it. People will understand. :)The Zany Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982605801053941873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-21747079941309996762011-02-04T16:36:21.536-05:002011-02-04T16:36:21.536-05:00I've learned that I can only do so much. That ...I've learned that I can only do so much. That I'll never actually be caught up. So, I just do the best I can and forget about the rest of it.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-14868730826791391052011-02-04T15:06:50.214-05:002011-02-04T15:06:50.214-05:00Here it is 3pm and I have been on my laptop all da...Here it is 3pm and I have been on my laptop all day. What have I accomplished? I have read and answered all my email. I've read all the posts in my Reader and I even have done two loads of laundry. Not much I must admit. I need to limit myself on the computer or my world will fall apart. Hope you get some anawers, I'm still searching.Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-18233831369641797382011-02-04T14:58:53.661-05:002011-02-04T14:58:53.661-05:00I just like to keep my email inbox clean. If I can...I just like to keep my email inbox clean. If I can do that (which is just responding to comments left on my blog) I figure it's enough. Low expectations = my key to happiness!Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119298184645519490.post-50649700005946962432011-02-04T14:40:20.578-05:002011-02-04T14:40:20.578-05:00OM Gosh yes we all go though this. And yes, you co...OM Gosh yes we all go though this. And yes, you could be spinning your wheels at times. A plan my friend is the only way! Check out bizchickblogs.com for reliable(most important) newbie blogging info. <br /><br />Read up on the most effective tools for twitter and use one to help manage time. Connecting is very important for readership. I use HootSuite, the free version. There are some links on my site to reliable bloggers whose blogs have great info.<br /><br />I am just now in the process of re-vamping my lifestyle blog plan. Exhausting!<br /><br />Hope this helps!redkathyhttp://asiteforwomen.com/2011-top-women-bloggers-inspired-to-improve/noreply@blogger.com