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.
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:
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
Are you participating in Blogtober? Let me know in the comments below…
Happy Blogtober!
I learned about Blogtober through Twitter as well, and I am so excited to participate!
I love your Blogtober schedule, and it’s good you are taking a day to rest! I am looking forward to your posts from 4th-10th that focus on mental health. I love your reasons for participating in Blogtober; they are similar to my reasons. ????
Thank you for sharing! I also love your affirmations – I needed to read them! I feel determined now. ????
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Happy Blogtober.
I also needed the affirmations for this busy month!
It’s great you are excited about blogtober, I was thinking about doing it, but my mental health said no, so I’m pleased you are going ahead with it. I’ll be cheering you on 🙂
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Aww thank you for this comment and you should be proud you listened to what’s important for your mental health x
I am excited to see that you are excited about Blogtober! It is great motivation to clear out your drafts section and really devote time to writing.
May the words flow. 🙂
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Thank you for this comment. It feels great to finally get my half-written posts out there, into the world.
May the words flow. 🙂
Happy Blogtober lovely!
Can’t wait to read all of your posts – especially the ones around World Mental Health Day. We all need to speak out a lot more! ♥️
J E M M A ♡ http://www.ohhjemma.com
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Happy Blogtober!!
Hope you’re enjoying the posts so far. I am loving yours & everyone else’s. What a fun month 🙂
Good luck! I won’t be participating this year but I fully plan on it next year, it looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to see what you come up with x
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Thank you 🙂
I will be honest, I have only scheduled up to the last week of the month. Therefore anything could happen from the 25th, haha!
i’m looking forward to reading your blogtober posts! halloween is also my favorite time of year!
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Thank you. I am loving reading yours too. We can do this!
I absolutely LOVE Halloween. I want to have a party this year, so it’s time to start planning.
I am super excited for Blogtober. I have never done it, but I am this year. My new post just went up 30 minutes ago.
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I am so excited for the rest of this month. Can’t wait to check out all your posts.
yay awesome! I love challenges too! And blogtober is super fun! excited to see the rest of your blogtober posts!
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For some reason I see a crazy challenge and think, let’s do this. I guess that’s why I love blogging and working 14 hours a day on it (when I can!), ha!
Good luck. Saw your post on Twitter and wanted to know more about blogtober. I have a schedule and my relaxers are used to it so I think blogtober would upset that.
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I only heard about it recently, but as I had several half-written blog posts, it seemed like the perfect way to get them out there.
Even though I am exhausted and it’s only 10th October!
I am hoping to put a set blogging schedule in place from November 🙂
Woo, good luck with Blogtober and I’m looking forward to reading your Mental Health content for MHAW too!
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Thank you so much. The support from other bloggers is amazing.
I have some VERY honest posts going out this week. A little nervous, but mostly excited to share with everyone 🙂
Thank you for these affirmations. I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of your Blogtober content ????
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Glad you like the affirmations. I am looking forward to sharing the posts I have scheduled.
Hi there,
I’m always full of admiration for those bloggers that take part in Blogtober. So …. congratulations! I wish you the best of luck and look forward to reading your posts.
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Thank you very much 🙂