It’s no secret that while being a blogger is awesome, it can be stressful at times. Over the past couple of months, I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers opening up about the stresses that come with blogging. After reading more than a few posts about this topic, I felt compelled to share some self care tips for bloggers.
A couple of months ago, I took a blogging break due to anxiety. Y’all were so supportive and left me the sweetest comments! Many of you also shared your experiences and let me know that I wasn’t alone.
When I officially published my first post, I had no idea how much work went into blogging. To start, there are hours of editing that go into drafting one blog post. Plus, you have to become a photographer, SEO analyst, marketing guru, and social media expert all at once! It’s easy to forget about self care during those times, but your wellbeing comes first.
Whether you’re just starting your blogging journey or are an experienced blogger, this post was written for you. Here are 10 helpful self care tips for bloggers!
10 Self Care Tips for Bloggers
1. Set up a cozy spot or office space at your place for blogging.
First things first, find a spot in your home that makes you feel comfortable and content. Make that your writing space. Maybe you want to create an at home office. Stores like Ikea, Target, and Home Depot offer affordable desks and office supplies. Spoil yourself a little with a cute planner, desk organizer, and stationery.
If your place is a bit smaller, creating that perfect spot is still totally doable. Personally, I live in a little apartment, but found a place that feels comfortable for me. I’ll light a candle, play Spotify, and sit on the couch wth my throw blanket and laptop. My favorite days to write are Friday evenings, when Alejandro plays video games nearby. For some reason, finding a comfy place for writing makes things so much easier.
2. Schedule posts in advance to help reduce stress.
We all experience writer’s block from time to time. While not knowing what to write about is upsetting, it’s also completely normal. Other times, life just gets in the way. Maybe you’re busy with work or school, sick with a cold, experiencing anxiety, or having a rough few weeks. Scheduling posts ahead of time will help ease your mind during periods of high stress.
Think of a few post ideas when you’re feeling inspired and draft them in bulk. This method takes some of the pressure off so you can focus on your wellbeing.
3. Make sure you’re spending enough time outdoors.
This point is especially crucial if you’re a full-time blogger and work from home. While working from the comfort of your own home seems like the ideal situation, it comes with its own challenges. For example, you may be working independently, which can get lonely. You also experience the unique pressures that come with being your own boss, like trying to set up a schedule or handling deadlines.
Getting outside of the house for a bit is important. Choose a couple days out of the week to work on blog posts at a local coffee shop, quiet diner, or library. Even if you’re blogging part time, we all need fresh air and a change of scenery. You’ll feel so much more refreshed!
4. Avoid comparison.
Having dreams and aspirations for your blog is great. However, it’s not fair to criticize yourself about goals you haven’t met just yet. Growing a blog involves a lot of time and patience. I’ve never been a fan of sensational Pinterest posts or articles that state things like “How to get 15,000 page views in your first month!” as they can discourage new bloggers.
While that kind of astronomical growth happens on rare occasions, blogs typically take years to develop. Everyone’s blogging journey looks different and maybe that’s what makes this platform so special. Whether you’re receiving 1,000, 100 or 10 page views a day within your first several months, you’ll achieve your goals. Just take a breath and continue developing your craft. You’ve got this!
5. Write about topics that you genuinely enjoy.
If you’re writing about topics that don’t inspire you, you’ll start to feel worn down eventually. I’ve read multiple articles online that stress the importance of having a “niche.” While maintaining organization makes sense, it’s also vital to write about topics that interest you.
Whether you’re delving into lifestyle, makeup, wellness, etc, any blog can be successful. Staying true to yourself will help keep your passion for blogging alive and you’ll feel happier in the long run.
6. Set up a specific time to write, edit, take photos, and post. Keep it consistent.
Sometimes, it seems like blogging is a never ending endeavor. As soon as you’re finished with one post, you’re drafting your next one. Oh, the life of a blogger! When you’re working at an office or in school, specific start and end times are already chosen for you. Setting a schedule for blogging is just as crucial.
Overtime is inevitable every now and again, but try keeping a pretty consistent schedule. In an agenda, jot down future posts and specific time slots for writing, editing, photoshoots, etc. Establishing boundaries right away will ensure that you get proper breaks in-between working on posts!
7. Communicate and share experiences with fellow bloggers.
One of the best parts of blogging is communicating with fellow bloggers and having friends that just “get it.” What can I say, y’all are awesome! When you first start a blog, the people around you may not understand what blogging is, necessarily. It took me several months to even share my blog with family and friends.
Being a blogger can get lonely at times when there aren’t a lot of people in your daily life blogging as well. I know it’s a little bit intimidating and scary, but try to start a conversation with bloggers you admire. Collaborate with blogging friends, join groups, and share your experiences.
It’s always nice to chat with folks who also understand the ups and downs that come with blogging. Plus, you’ll feel so much more connected with people from all around the world! I mean honestly, how cool is that?
8. Take a blogging or social media break when needed.
I’ve heard so many bloggers talk about experiencing guilt for taking breaks. When I took my break in March, I felt that guilt and it was heavy. Everyone needs time to focus on themselves, though. Sometimes, we’re spreading ourselves too thin and taking a break becomes vital to our wellbeing.
To avoid reaching that point, schedule blogging breaks periodically. Don’t check your social media accounts and if you need to, turn off your phone. Take a drive, spend a day at the beach, hang out with your bestie, or watch a cheesy romantic comedy. Do whatever makes you feel relaxed, content, and rested!
9. Ask for help.
It’s impossible to do everything alone. Maybe you just need to vent or want an opinion about your next post — make sure you’re asking for help when needed. My boyfriend has been such a huge support system for me. He assists me with photography, web design, and technical stuff. Having a support system will keep you motivated!
10. Celebrate your wins, big and small.
Did you love that post you just uploaded? Reached or surpassed your monthly blogging goals? Had a good page view day? Stuck to your weekly schedule? Celebrate your wins! You’re absolutely amazing, and every accomplishment counts!
I hope that you enjoyed my self care tips for bloggers post and found it helpful! Have a great rest of your weekend! x
If you’re a blogger, what have you learned so far in your blogging journey? Also, what are some of your self care tips for bloggers?
Very well explained and easy to follow. Mental health awareness is really important these days. Fittzaa also shares some helpful fitness and wellness tips.
Fittzaa!
Having some time off is so significant (for most things in life not just writing for a blog). Without a break you wear out and don’t feel revived. I’m so awful at enjoying reprieves and I think that it is hard yet I’ve become really tolerating and have a superior thought of my cutoff points. Drafting posts and booking is so valuable, on the off chance that I don’t have much arranged during my days off I attempt and get the impending little while’s posts done. I could do without to plan a lot ahead of time as I like the substance to be new yet planning is a tremendous assistance.
Like our planet, the earth needs the sun to survive, so do we. Most of us are unaware that exposure to sunlight brings many benefits to our physical health. When we get healthy exposure to the sun, it can do a lot of good to our mental health.
I love this post. Blogging is a new world for me personally and sometimes, I’m a bit overwhelmed by it but I’ve been taking action not to compare myself to everyone around me. I’m a new blogger, most of my readers are not wordpress readers, and that’s okay. I’m working hard at improving my blog and creating better and more engaging content so that my views will grow, but I’m happy right now that I have 50 daily views and I am happy to work slowly up to more.
Love this post! Saving it to look back too.
Kait| https://www.for-theeverygirl.com
I Really Like your post. Usually I am not posting a comment on any blog post but this one takes me down
Keep it up
Aww, thank you so much, dear!! That made my day! Thank you for stopping by and reading! 💗x
awe really nice post! i try to keep a full schedule of my blog and usually write posts a few week ahead of when i want to post them. if you could check out my blog i would really appreciate it, but it’s okay if you don’t <3 https://aestheticmesstheblog.wordpress.com
Scheduling posts is always so helpful!! I’ve been trying to do that as well, lately! Thank you so much for your comment, hon! Will definitely check out your blog!! 💖x
What a lovely post. So many lists like this end up saying basically nothing, but this one was so nice and encouraging to read.
Thank you so much, Katie!! When I was writing the post, I tried my best to be as detailed as possible, wrote about the stuff that personally affected me, and hoped that the list would help other bloggers. Thank you for stopping by and reading, dear! 💖x
I absolutely adore this post, I have struggled so much with blog stress atm so this is so helpful!!xx
Aww, thanks so much, Chloe!! That means a lot to me 💖I’ve been dealing with blogging stress too lately, and it felt good to write down my thoughts. Happy to hear that the post was helpful. Hope you’re having a good week so far, hon! x
Such a cute post, great points, and your pictures are incredible!!
Thanks so much, dear! Glad you enjoyed the post!! x
Setting up a cozy atmosphere has been huge for me!
It truly does help so much!! 💖Thanks so much for stopping by, hon! x
Interesting post! I like your blog, would you like to follow each other?:)
https://julesonthemoon.blogspot.com/
This list is incredibly helpful! Thanks a bunch.
I’ve been scheduling my posts, and it definitely feels much better than writing something the day before I wanna publish it. It also gives you much more free time if you start planning them out..
Thanks for this list <3
Thanks for reading, love! I’m glad the list was helpful!! Scheduling posts truly does just make things a little bit easier and eases stress in general. I’ve had so much more free time ever since I’ve started at least planning for the week. Hope you’re having a great day!! 💗x
This was such a lovely blog post! I love all the tips💕My fav was the small pretty office x
Aww, thank you so much, dear!! You’re so sweet!! 💖Having your little writing space is the best, plus it’s so much fun to shop for cute office supplies and decorations! Hehe!! x
Really loved this post, so many good points here that can be super helpful for keeping you sane!x
Thank you, love! 💓So happy to hear you found this post helpful cause I’ve been wanting to write about this topic for a long time now! xx
Scheduling posts is such an amazing thing, it helped me so much, because I used to stress so much to write blog post and upload it at the right time, which would make me worry that I won’t have enough time. It’s literally my favorite thing to do right now, I would make my blog posts during weekend upload them and schedule for following week. It definitely reduces stress and makes blogging more enjoyable. xx
It sounds like you found a really great system for yourself!! 💗 I used to never schedule my posts in advance, and lately, I’ve been writing at least a post ahead or planning for the week. My stress levels about posting have gone down a lot as well. Thank goodness for planners and agendas!! lol!! Also, I’ve learned that even if you miss a post, it’s okay! Your wellbeing is most important and people will understand. 😊x
Great tips Nunzia! I need to set up an actual blogging space, not just to feel creative but so that the other spaces in my house can be blogging free. I don’t need to be checking my instagram ten times a day but I tend to do that anyways, so having a designated blogging/social media corner could really help me.
I really need to be spending more time outdoors too. I’ve felt really down lately since our city was covered in wildfire smoke, everything was yellow outdoors for weeks. Now that we have blue skies and I can spend time outdoors I’m starting to feel like myself again.
Thank you so much, Cleia! I’m happy that you enjoyed the post. 💛Having a designated space is nice cause it keeps everything organized. Since I live in a small apartment, I needed to create a corner just to keep my blogging stuff, especially embellishments, stationary, and my marble paper. I do the same thing with Instagram too, and my blogging stats!! I find that having that little space just for blogging at least makes you a little less tempted to check that stuff. Hopefully it helps out. 💗
Oh my god, sorry to hear about the wildfires. That’s awful! Glad to hear that it’s starting to clear up and you have blue skies. Getting fresh air is going to help a lot with getting that groove back. (At least that’s what I find with myself. I feel cooped up when I spend too much time in my apartment and that personally affects my writing).
Thanks for reading, hon. I hope you’re having a good start to your week! 😊
Absolutely, it’s especially important in a smaller place, you need to be creative to set your blogging space aside!
I feel so much better now that the air is fresh! I need to go for some autumn walks now 🙂
Thank you, you too!
Another great post as usual. I’ve never actually blogged outside the comfort of my home, but I think I need to get myself to a local coffee shop because I generally find myself procrastinating hugely! I also do not post consistently, but rather when I have the time and ideas to write, because from previous experience blogging, that’s when I tend to get overwhelmed by it. I think the longer I go, I may try to set up a schedule, but for now, there’s too much going on. Taking a break is so important, as is realising that you may not hit massive goals for the first few years. Sometimes it’s a slow growth! 🙂 x
I totally recommend blogging outside of your place, love! It’s been helping me so much. Blogging at home can get so distracting for me too at times…there’s TV, snacks, a couch to nap on, and of course, YouTube 😂I also understand and can relate to feeling overwhelmed when I don’t know what to write about! Buying an agenda has helped a lot with that, cause I’ll jot down any ideas that I have when I’m feeling motivated.
It’s good that you’re listening to your gut, sometimes life just gets hectic and posting isn’t a possibility. I used to post three times a week and found it was way too much for me. I brought it back down to one or two times a week, and that’s been working out for me so far. Thanks so much for reading, dear. I hope you had a great weekend and are having a wonderful Monday! 💛x
Taking a break is so important (for most things in life not only blogging). Without a break you burn out and don’t feel refreshed. I’m so bad at taking breaks and I find it hard but I’ve become more accepting and have a better idea of my limits. Drafting posts and scheduling is so useful, if I don’t have much planned during my days off I try and get the upcoming week or two’s posts done. I don’t like to schedule too much in advance as I like the content to be fresh but scheduling is a huge help. Great post xx
I’m experiencing the exact same thing, Chanelle. I’ve been establishing more limits, and taking a break when I need one. Also, drafting posts is really so helpful. Planning ahead for the next couple of weeks is such a good system! Now that I have Fridays off, I’ll usually at least brain storm ideas for the next week, but the goal is to eventually start planning for two weeks in advance. Thank you so much for your comment, hon! I’m glad you liked the post! 💗x
Yes these tips are great! Love the idea of setting up a small pretty office for blogging but husband already set up his office for his game and we only have 1 laptop lol. So it’s a green light for me to go for a cafe hopping and draft my blog while in a cafe. So much fun and relaxing! 😊
Hehehe! Hey, coffee shops are always so pretty anyway! 💖I live in a small apartment so I haven’t been able to set up an office yet either, but thankfully my place is right next to a Starbucks. It was really a convenient coincidence 😂lol! x
Great, thoughtful post hun! I love these tips- especially the one about going to a coffee shop a few times to blog so you get out the house!
Thank you so much, dear! 💖I find that going to a coffee shop has helped me a lot for writing. It’s a nice change of scenery, plus a cup of coffee as you’re working on a blog post is always a delightful treat! 💛x