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.

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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.

When you’re passionate about something, you excel at it. It doesn’t feel like hard work!

#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:

 

Guest posts Seasons Changing

The Low Spend Guide to Halloween 

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Gifting Seasons Changing

It’s the Season to Get Warm & Cosy With Candles

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Blogging Blogtober Halloween

How You Can Use The Blogtober Challenge To Increase Engagement

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Halloween

I am not ready to stop talking about Halloween

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Family days out Halloween

My review of Kemps Farm, Horsforth pumpkin picking event

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Halloween

4 times I rocked Halloween parties with my homemade costumes

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participating in Blogtober pumpkins on stairs doorway decorated
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In true celebratory style, these are the reasons I am participating...

  1. 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.

  1. 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??

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  1. 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!!

  1. 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…

  1. I am succesful
  2. I am worthy
  3. Today will be amazing
  4. I am at peace
  5. I accept myself
  6. I have the tools I need to succeed in life
  7. I am calm & collected
  8. I am grateful for everything I have In my life
  9. My life is full of abundance and happiness
  10. I’m proud of myself for my acomplishments
  11. I am confident
  12. I will listen to my instincts
  13. Others’ thoughts or judgements won’t impact me
  14. I have love, happiness, & prosperity
  15. I will remain positive during tough times
  16. My own self care is a priority to me
  17. I can, I will, I am
  18. I have the tools to create the future I want
  19. I respect myself and others
  20. I will live with an open mind & an open heart
  21. My past experiences do not define me
  22. I do not need to control the future
  23. What is destined for me will arrive in due course
  24. I choose happiness, resilience, and gratitude
  25. I have the power to control what I think
  26. Spreading kindness is my main goal
  27. My life is overflowing with joy
  28. I have a grateful heart & a happy mind
  29. Today will be filled with beauty
  30. I am grateful for all the blessings in my life
  31. My past experiences have made me stronger
  32. I will leave yesterday’s mistakes are behind me
  33. My life is exactly where it should be right now
  34. I am brave, and I am willing to face my fears
  35. I am willing to step outside my comfort zone

Are you participating in Blogtober? Let me know in the comments below…

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