I guess you guys know buy know that I've been feeling pretty disenchanted with blogging recently. I used to blog because I was excited and wanted to share, but it's started to feel less exciting recently. I don't really know why that is, there's no real reason for it, it's just my brain being weird I guess.
I've been craving time offline too, something that never used to happen. I've wanted to be outside, enjoying my last summer holiday, not cooped up on a laptop in a hot bedroom.
I always feel less inspired when I'm out of London too, so hopefully spending next weekend back up there will help!
That doesn't mean I want to stop producing content though, I'm just running out of steam a little here on the ideas front. I'd love if you guys could tell me what to see here, do you want to see drugstore stuff, more videos, pictures of my face, more standalone reviews? What floats your blog reading boat, so to speak?
In the meantime, I'm going to skimp out on a proper post today, because I'm writing this on the first Saturday my boyfriend has had off work in two months. So we are going out, to make the most of the great British Summer.
See you all tomorrow!
I've not been blogging long, and I already struggle with thinking of content that hasn't been done 1000 times before, or that people really want to read about! A break sounds like the best thing for you though, good luck! :)I gotta ask, where is that adorable agenda from?! Love it!! Lilly xx http://alittlelilly.blogspot.nl/
ReplyDeleteA break is definitely the best thing to get back your mojo I think! I would love to see more drugstore reviews with swatches. Sheri | Behind The Frames
ReplyDeleteCan relate! By the way, your planner looks amazing!evelinkivi.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love your posts but I don't want you to overwork yourself. Have some time off, you work really hard! :)Danniella x
ReplyDeleteI also really just want to be outside soaking in the summer, But im not sure why! ive just been tied to my computer! xxBerrieBlogs {beauty blog}
ReplyDeleteDo what makes you feel best :) I pretty much enjoy all kinds of beauty (or other types of posts) that are well written and informative, so for me you're doing amazingly ;) xxgyudynotesofbeauty.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI guess the question is - is this blog a 'job' or work for you? If so, the effort you put in is fantastic, and the product you create is great but, as with all jobs, you don't do it 24/7. In fact, we usually get 1-2 days a week off a 'normal' job, and no one questions whether that is right or appropriate - it just is! Or is it a hobby? If you're not enjoying it, take some time to find what excites you and find an outlet that allows you to enjoy life at the pace you want. In these hot summer days, with lots of 'real life' going on, it's entirely understandable that you are not wanting to be tied to blogging in the way the cold winter days allow you that extra time to be at home and creating posts. Find what you love doing, and enjoy life!
ReplyDeleteI think we all go through phases with blogging, I definitely have scaled back on the posts in the past couple of months or so. It's not so much that I've lost interest in makeup, it's more that I don't feel the need to publish content as regularly as I used to, or even if I think to myself, 'hmm, I should probably set aside the time now to blog', I'd just prefer to do something else. So maybe it's just laziness mixed with a bit of lack of inspiration/motivation. But I think a slowdown is good sometimes to regroup and think about what about blogging is fun and engaging in the first place. Hope you manage to make the most of your summery sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteYour planner is so incredibly cute! You totally should do a post about it/how you stay organized/how you decorate it!
ReplyDeleteWhere is your planner from?
ReplyDeleteJaye guuuurrrllll you know I love all your posts, I'd hate to see ya stop posting but you need to do / post what makes you happy :) I loved your post ages ago "the boy on lipstick" because it just made me laugh , FOTDs , holy grails , best and worst of's float my boat too. Lovveee and hope you start enjoying your blog more soon. Katy xxOh I see you seeing that snapchat, woman.
ReplyDelete<3 much love
ReplyDeleteIt's an Erin Condren Life Planner!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kayla! I'm thinking about it, it's pretty new so I'm still trying to figure out how best to use it, but when I've got it down I will!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling, there's not even a reason behind it I just don't feel as motivated! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the sweet comment Mia! I'm gonna see how the next few weeks go and then go from there! It's an Erin Condren Life Planner, isn't it a beaut! I'm a TOTAL stationery junkie so this is like the holy grail for me!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! xx
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling!
ReplyDeleteIndeed! I need to remember to switch off sometimes!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm flattered that you think my blog is successful! I am thinking about doing something like that on my other blog!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine you experiencing it, your blog is amazing! I know what you mean, I think sometimes you just need to disconnect from the tech for a bit and just remember what's really most important! x
ReplyDeleteAww girl <3 xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm deadly serious please be my life coach. You're so smart and grounded and you always say super zen things.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's a beaut isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI'll get on that, thanks for the input Sheri!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you feel that way, I'm thinking I might need it! I want to work more on my lifestyle blog!
ReplyDeleteomg hahah i dont believe you :P i'm ...not as grounded you say i am :P but thank you for thinking so.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait!!
ReplyDeleteSame, tbh. I think a lot of us are feeling that way though, because of the summer. I can't speak for everyone, but I just want to spend as much time as possible offline/doing fun non-blogging stuff. I can't even remember the last time I did a 'legit' beauty post.
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