Happy Wednesday all! Can you believe April is already coming to close? Once again, time is flying and I don’t know about you, but life has kinda been passing me by recently. Or rather hovering over me just long enough to drop off another obstacle. It seems like every time I start to give up even a little, life throws even more my way in what I assume is an attempt to say, “Things will only get worse if you don’t fight for the life you want to live.”
I didn’t blog on Wednesday or Friday last week and despite my best efforts, I didn’t blog on Monday either. I’d already photographed the items I planned to talk about and I was all set to start writing when I had the worst anxiety attack I’ve ever experienced. I’ve dealt with lesser versions previously so I’m pretty good at calming myself down but as much as I tried this time I had a hard time catching my breath and I had pretty bad chest pain/tightness for hours afterwards. So needless to say, that turned into a blog post-less day. It’s actually Tuesday as I write this and I’m trying my best to balance being productive and at peace today so I can get back on track.
Also, this may be the last post of this series as it currently exists (what an awesome intro into today’s topic, huh?). It’s not ending per se but rather going through a caterpillar/butterfly sorta thing and will hopefully emerge as an even cooler kind of content which will allow me to bring you guys a bit more value while also freeing up a monthly time-slot here on my blog. I will talk more about that as it develops in the coming weeks. For now, here are a few posts I loved in April as promised…
Quiz! What Kind of Blogger Are You? | Helene in Between
I recently happened upon Helene’s blog and I’m so happy I did. Her lovely space on the internet is filled with helpful posts for bloggers as well as amazing travel guides complete with enviable photos. Whether you’re a new blogger in need of direction, a seasoned blogger looking to refresh your focus or a blogger like me who just wants to make sure you’re on the right track, this quick little quiz is for you! In addition to your quiz results and a few helpful tips, you’ll receive links to some handy posts to help you along on your blogging journey. As for my results, I am most definitely a lifestyle blogger (as well as a Gryffindor but that’s a quiz for another day)!
Tuesday Ten: The Staples Every 30-Year-Old Needs in Her Wardrobe | Lauren Conrad
Lately, I’ve been so focused on “smaller” blogs (which I love!) that I haven’t really read any big name blogger’s posts. In prep for today’s post however, I hopped over to Bloglovin’ where I came across this thirties-themed fashion post from Lauren Conrad. All about tailoring your look once you’ve exited your twenties, Lauren’s list outlines ten beneficial basics along with explanations as to why they each deserve a front-and-center spot in your closet. While on Lauren’s site, I also checked out this post featuring interviews with four work-from-home moms which was a great read as well!
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Blogging | Think Feel Strong
Upon starting a blog, it’s perfectly reasonable to seek out advice and search for tricks of the trade but the things you learn along the way are often the most valuable. In this post, Chelsea provides ten extremely useful self-taught tips that will seriously save you time if you’re just starting out. From the importance of social media to blog-boosting app suggestions, there’s a lot of great info in there! If you’re a blogger and you’re not familiar with Chelsea’s blog, it is full of wonderful blog-related tips and tricks, motivational posts, an ebook and so many helpful freebies. Go now!
That’s all for today guys! If you’d like to read the previous posts in this series, check out the posts I loved in March, February and January. With any luck, I’ll be back on Friday and (hopefully) back for good this time. I HATE being inconsistent here but I suppose inconsistent posts are superior to no posts at all. Thank you for reading! Xoxo.
P.S. I’ve just created a new board on Pinterest dedicated to all things blogging and I’ve added to it both of the awesome blog-related posts above. Check it out here!
Katie says
I love post like this! Thanks for introductions me to blog I would’ve otherwise missed! It’s great to give people recognition for their hard work!
Katie X
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Katie says
For some reason my phone makes
Me look illiterate! I promise I’m not ha!!
nickyashleigh says
Haha! It’s ok – mine as well at times. Autocorrect is the worst. Checking out your blog now and it’s lovely!! You’re certainly far from illiterate!
nickyashleigh says
Thank you so much Katie!! I agree – we bloggers have to stick together and spread the love! xx
Britt says
I had fun doing the What Kind of Blogger Are You quiz as well. I also am totally a Lifestyle blogger (although Slythern haha).
Thanks for sharing – I will check out the other posts you talked about as I hadn’t read them before!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
nickyashleigh says
Yay for lifestyle bloggers and I completely embrace all fellow Harry Potter lovers regardless of house. Lol! Thank you SO much for reading and commenting and visiting the other blogs too!!