I don’t usually write posts off the cuff, but I came across two great resources today that I know will help you find joy and acheivement with your blog. I talk to so many bloggers who love what they do, but don’t really have a vision for their blog. Do you know what your blogging goals are?
Most of us don’t take the time to do this, but believe me…. once you have an idea of what success would look like for you, the road is much more easily paved
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1. Set reasonable goals. I know, I know… it seems so logical, but do you really know what you want to accomplish this year or even why? My friend Jonathan Milligan has put together a great free resource that is sure to help you along the way. ” A Simple Guide to an Amazing Year” is a planning guide that I plan to use to see what my dreams are for this blog in 2014. He has been been blogging for years and has helped so many with their career, business, and life… in other words… he knows what he’s talking about. This is not your usual career coach stuff… he encourages carving out some quiet time to think, a lot of prayer, and family involvement when creating your goals. That is my kind of goal planning! He also runs a great site for educating bloggers, Blogging Your Passion… loads of great info for you to check out when you have time.
The one thing that I hope for each of you is that you really take the time to figure out what you want for your blog and what is best for your family.
2. Put Together a Blog Planner and Track your Progress. I was on Google+ this morning and found this amazing blogger planner by Mama Miss. I am ga ga over it and it is actually what inspired me to write this post. There are a lot of blog organizers out there, but this one is the best I’ve seen. It is a really inexpensive downloadable planner and has a place to keep track of all things blogging. Melissa thought of every detail that you will need to keep track of and has packaged it in a beautiful design that you will love!
Here is the skinny on how a blog planner like this will help you achieve your goals… you will see what you need to do each day and be able to measure the results. You will be able to see what you did and how your numbers grew. You will be able to see what type of income is coming in and keep better tabs on your finances. You will learn how to set boundaries for yourself with your posting and social media… and realize that is okay to not do it all!
I will be back on Tuesday to share more on the topic of balancing work and family for mom bloggers, but you may be interested in checking out our blog marketing tips post!
*Trish
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Great post, Trish. This is so what I needed to get this year off on the right foot. Even looking back at your “marketing tips” post was helpful. Planning, branding, networking… oh, my! I’ve got a lot to work on. Ever feel paralyzed by the work that needs to be done? Finding a starting point is always the hardest thing for me. Anyway, I appreciate all the words of wisdom and resources. Have a wonderfully successful 2014!
What a great post and wonderful resources! Thank you for inspiring me to be more organized!!! 🙂
This is just the kind of info I needed, Trish. Thanks so much for sharing it ~ I truly appreciate it.
Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Mary Beth
Thank you so much Trish for a wonderful post! Beyond flattered and completely thrilled to be featured – thank you! xx Melissa
Thanks so much Trish! This is just what we need to kick off 2014! I am going to look at that planner right now 🙂
Happy new year Trish….and bonnie. This is great reading in these frigid temps.
Great post Trish & Bonnie! Super helpful for the new year. I have been debating whether or not to order that planner but I think I’m going to now. 🙂
I love being organized and this looks like something I should have! Thanks for the info and I look forward to more blogging tips! 🙂
Great find! I’m going to have to try this out. 🙂
Thanks for sharing Trish! This is so timely and really great finds to share.
Hi Trish,
This is a great reminder to set goals. I found and printed mama miss’s blog planner yesterday and plan to put it together and “get to it” this year. It’s so easy to let it all go astray. Thanks for the reminder. Love your blog (we met at Haven and I’ve been enjoying your blog since then!)
Cheers,
Wendy
A very nice post – thanks – I’ve bookmarked it and will read again any time I think my blogging isn’t going great
Thank you for this post, I have been to both sites and received all the products to start making my blog and business work better for me. I am so bad at remembering what I should be doing (until I’m lying in bed trying to get to sleep!!) so I’m hoping this will give me the push I need. I love the calendars!!
Debbie 🙂
Great post Trish! As always you are a wealth of information and I am so grateful that you are so generous with your knowledge and experience.
You are too sweet.. happy to help!
Thanks Trish! I followed you here from the Thistlewood Forum! Thank you so much for this! I am working on getting my web site up and running and am struggling just a bit (yeah….that’d be a LOT! lol) I really needed this post though! I have ordered the calendar and am checking into the vid series! Thanks so much!
I am so glad that you found this helpful! You will love all of Jonathan’s videos… he is a great teacher!
Take care,
Trish