I think I’ve previously mentioned, I don’t do anything by halves. It’s all or nothing with me. That’s why I’m participating in Blogtober.
I started the blog on 15 August 2021 and decided I would absolutely be doing Blogtober as soon as I heard about it on Twitter. I love a challenge, so why not? There is also the small issue of trying to get my blog out there, rank, spread a message, become more popular – surely posting throughout October will help with this.
If you don’t know what Blogtober is, you can read more about it here.
Mental Health Awareness Day
As the main topic of my blog is mental health, the lead-up to Mental Health Awareness day is a perfect time for me to share mental health-related posts during the week Monday 4th – Sunday 10th October.
You can read more about why I started a mental health blog in this post.
Will you be writing about mental health during October 2021? Let me know in the comments below.
#Blogtober – LET’s GO!!!
I am so excited to be participating in Blogtober, on the first day of October I needed to share my excitement.
Halloween is my favourite occasion and we do something to celebrate each year. You can read more about my DIY Halloween costumes below. This year I am super excited for autumn and I am focusing on the lead-up to Halloween, celebrating the small things. You can read more in my blog posts below:
In true celebratory style, these are the reasons I am participating...
- Making connections
Out of all my social media platforms, I’ve had the most success on Twitter and I genuinely look forward to opening the app each morning, simply because the blogging community is so supportive and kind to one another. Check out my about me page, for the low down on my story leading up to starting a blog.
- I have LOADS of content
Like other bloggers, I have so many half-written blog posts. I usually get inspiration in the early hours of the morning and have to record my thoughts. This then turns into a blog post, but I like to get the writing bit done first.
Before I bought hosting or started my research on blogging, I was writing and recording titles for blog posts on a spreadsheet. I knew what I wanted to write, but I just didn’t have the time to write the posts in full yet.
Blogtober is the perfect opportunity to force me to organise these posts and it’s exactly what I’ve done. Why not spend a full month posting blogs, when they are pretty much ready to share with the world??
- I love a challenge
I’ve mentioned this above, but I need to open up to you a little more about the reality of my personality. I am driven, determined, and stubborn. I was born this way. It’s usually what causes my high anxiety levels, but it also has its benefits. I am a hard worker and given my recent circumstances (mental breakdown, impending redundancy), I am determined to carve out the life I want to live. Hard work, determination, manifesting the future I want. What better opportunity to totally make this happen than Blogtober. You can read more about how I motivate myself in this post, 8 questions I’m asking myself in preparation for gratitude day.
Let’s do this!!
- It’s what I love
When you’re passionate about something, you excel at it. It doesn’t feel like hard work!
I’ve always loved writing, it’s how I communicate best and I use this medium to express myself. Why not do a whole crazy month of expressing myself. It’s like a dream come true.
Yes, I will be busy! But I will also be doing something I absolutely love each day and this makes me smile.
Final thoughts
I want to wish my fellow bloggers who are participating in #blogtober a successful month.
Here are a few affirmations to spur us on…
- I am succesful
- I am worthy
- Today will be amazing
- I am at peace
- I accept myself
- I have the tools I need to succeed in life
- I am calm & collected
- I am grateful for everything I have In my life
- My life is full of abundance and happiness
- I’m proud of myself for my acomplishments
- I am confident
- I will listen to my instincts
- Others’ thoughts or judgements won’t impact me
- I have love, happiness, & prosperity
- I will remain positive during tough times
- My own self care is a priority to me
- I can, I will, I am
- I have the tools to create the future I want
- I respect myself and others
- I will live with an open mind & an open heart
- My past experiences do not define me
- I do not need to control the future
- What is destined for me will arrive in due course
- I choose happiness, resilience, and gratitude
- I have the power to control what I think
- Spreading kindness is my main goal
- My life is overflowing with joy
- I have a grateful heart & a happy mind
- Today will be filled with beauty
- I am grateful for all the blessings in my life
- My past experiences have made me stronger
- I will leave yesterday’s mistakes are behind me
- My life is exactly where it should be right now
- I am brave, and I am willing to face my fears
- I am willing to step outside my comfort zone