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Blogger Burnout… More Like Life Burnout

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It’s funny because I would call what I have been going through more like a midlife crisis (okay more like four or five) but I know that it is simply Blogger Burnout! That happens and when it hits there is little you can do about. I would love to say that I stopped it in its tracks but I haven’t. I have read every article there and have tried all the techniques. Nothing worked! So where does that leave me?

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Feeling like I am starting over from the beginning that is where. There are many things that I let fall by the wayside because of all of this. Including some amazing friendships! I feel guilt about all of that and that is something that I am going to have to work on. Which is what I am doing slowly. I actually took a little time to sit down and decide where I wanted to head now. Did I want to keep blogging? Did I want to move on to something else? If so what was the something else? After a lot of internal debate and some praying I decided that I did want to continue blogging as well as work towards something new. Not ready to share all of that yet but I am taking it slow. One thing that helped is actually mapping out what I would be doing each day.

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 I actually do a lot of different things besides blogging. I homeschool, teach Sunday school as well as some weekday classes, head of the homeschool group here, care for my Mother, uncle, and aunt. That is just the tip of the iceberg. I do all of this on my own since I divorced which means more stress. So some things had to go, some things had to thin out, and I am a little happier with where things are right at the moment. I know that things have been erratic over here lately and I am working to get back into the swing of things. I wish I could tell you that this is what will happen each day. But I can’t! I have a schedule that I am working hard to keep but am staying open enough to know that it could change at the drop of a hat on any given day. So bear with me because we will get there I promise!

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  1. I’m not a blogger,but I totally understand where you’re coming from. I’ve had a festival business for 10 years and since having my son, it’s gotten a lot harder and I find myself at a crossroads in life at 34. This year I am hiring help and hoping I find a different rhythm.

    • I hope that you are able to find a different rhythm. It is so hard when you work to build something up and then realize that you work more than you thought you would and just seem lost about it all.

  2. I honestly think you do a awesome job at blogging! It is nice that you take the time to share with us, not just products reviews, giveaways, and such, but your true feelings about your life in general. I think that is awesome that you really let us know what is going on behind the scenes and keep us updated.

    • Thank you! It means a lot to me that you all enjoy what I do. I really try to share a part of myself as often as I can with you all. The love and support I get helps me more than you all will ever know.

  3. Hang in there! I have been in a similar state with my job lately and through lots of prayers and pleading with God, I think I have gotten some answers and am at a better place now.

    • I am so glad to hear that you are at a better place. I have been praying and doing a little screaming and I am certain I will get there soon.

  4. I know what your talking about. I feel like my life is the movie Groundhog Day. It’s the same thing day after day after day! I can’t imagine have to maintain a blog on top of everything else! Rita, you do a Spectacular job blogging!! It’s one of the reasons we all love your blog. You are honest, trustworthy and straight forward. You talk about issues that the we can relate to. We all go through mid life crisis’ and get overwhelmed. Hang in there! We will be here no matter what.

    • Thanks Tammy! I feel like my life is that movie as well and talk about a midlife crisis! Boy do I seem to be having one!

  5. I totally understand and yes family should go first..life is not about being tied down on a computer or laptop..it’s much too short..take care of me..that’s what’s important..love you Rita

    • I could not have said that better! I love what I do but I love my family first and foremost and after the last couple of years I can’t put my children through the doubt again. I want them to know that they will always come first before anything else.

  6. YOU are a super star Rita. Give yourself a break…you do the work of 10 women! I cant even do ONE Of your jobs right. Blessings and peace to your every day!

    • Thank you Eileen! One of the biggest things that I have been telling myself is that it is okay to say no and not have a meltdown if the day doesn’t go according to plan. Those days happen and I am learning to just roll with it.

  7. I definitely hear where you are coming from… I have a blog but haven’t written in it in ages. I totally relate, sometimes life just takes over and you have to go with the flow. Between my job, being a Mom, and health issues it’s been rough but I keep doing the best I can.