the burnout has been real.
It's been over two weeks, since I've sat down and written anything. Actually that's a lie, I've had tons of ideas flowing. While I've been filling up my drafts with more and more thoughts that I'd like to write about, I haven't written a post in over two weeks.
I think that's the longest I've gone without posting. Even if I have something pre-written, I don't think in the two and a half years of blogging, I've taken this long of a break. Normally I take these breaks when I have some personal issues going on in my life.
This time around, I'm blessed to say, that isn't the reason. I have been having so much fun this summer, busy working on my online clothing store, and just relaxing when I do get some time to myself, that I haven't really taken the time to talk to you guys.
I have finally burnt out.
I feel like running around, trying to do so much at a time, has finally hit me. I feel exhausted, both mentally and physically. Especially mentally.
Not only have I not been sleeping well, but my mind has been going 1000 miles per minute.
Combined with my trying to just live my life and enjoy my free time while the weather's warm, it just means that I've had less time being spent on my computer! The little bit of time I do spend on my computer, I spend trying to read everyone I'm following's posts.
I do have a good 30+ posts to catch up on, but I'm actually succeeding at that.
I have to say, while these last two weeks of me not pressuring myself to post have been kind of nice, I miss my blog! I miss talking to my blogger friends, and being more involved with the community overall.
I've never had this sense of burnout in my entire blogging "career", and so it does feel a bit strange to me. I realized that it was time for me to take a step back, and relax. I had to give myself a bit of a break.
I don't know if I'm going to be back permanently, but as of now, I'm feeling good, so fingers crossed that I'm back for good!
How have all you lovely people been since I've been gone? Let me know! As always, sending you love, strength, and positivity.
I felt this way in the spring. It was tough, but you cannot beat yourself up about it. I am so happy you are having a fun summer! Sometimes living in the moment is the most important thing to do! Your blog (and readers:) Will always be here! <3
Thanks so much for the loving words :)! I've been feeling much better! Slowly getting back into blogging and everything, but it feels great to be back ! Thanks so much for reading and commenting 🙂 xxx
Ahh I feel you girl! Although Ive been burnt out because Ive had no ideas, or any motivation to write. I hope everything else is going well for you lovely! Ive missed reading your posts!! xx
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I feel like a lot of people are feeling that way! I didn't expect to get the response I have from this post! I've been feeling a bit better by just laying off the stress and the pressure to post at an exact time on a certain day, and just writing a little bit more...relaxed? Thanks so much for reading and commenting! I've missed chatting with you 🙂 x
Burnout is tough. It creeps up on you and then all of a sudden it's there. I've been going through a similar thing with work and blogging right now too, I haven't had any energy to catch up on posts and write new things. I'm always a week behind in responding to comments now. I want to be better but sometimes there just isn't enough time in a day.
I hope you're able to find a good balance so you can blog and still enjoy your summer without getting too exhausted!
omg YES! That's exactly how it is. I'm trying to slowly bounce back, and not put too much pressure on myself to be the "perfect" blogger, and it honestly helps a bit! I hope you're doing better with it. Thanks so much for reading and commenting ! Xx
It has its ups and downs, I think they key is to be able to realize that the world won't end of we take some time off, or miss a day, etc. Nobody expects you to be perfect, and the fact that you're not makes you more relateable!