What Do You Get Out
of Blogging?

For me, blogging has been a way to sort through the express the issues I experience as a working-at-home mother. I am amazed at how many people I know have told me they are reading and enjoying my blog. If I had known that was going to be the case, my self-doubt would never have let me do it. But, it's out there now so there is no turning back!

I have made several great friends through my blog, it is a way to express my thoughts and I love to write. It just makes sense to me.

Unexpectedly, I have made friends. I didn't know this was a "side effect" of blogging. They help me and I help them.

~Allie

So great to hear why people blog. I can relate to all the reasons I'm reading so far!

The things I set out to get out of blogging: a way to process ideas I'm struggling with, an outlet for a drive to write, a way to catalogue some of my interests over time.

Unexpected things I've gotten out of blogging: better ability to write quickly and meet deadlines without panic, a more authentic sense of audience, a community of people with similar interests, a greater sense of confidence in my ideas.

I'm embarking on a journey of self-discovery, and I've found that airing out thoughts and ideas is really thought-provoking in and of itself. My blog and my posts on BlogHer are just an outlet for all the stuff in my head. And if I start a conversation along the way, as another commenter said, more the better!

For me, it's purely to keep my creative fire alive. Writing about what I enjoy and expressing myself how I want to gives me the energy to tackle the things that I don't enjoy so much. Making connections with people through my blog just adds fuel to the fire.

The satisfaction of feeling I've started a conversation, with someone, anyone! But it is an even greater feeling when someone comments (or "Sparkles"), it's like they are sitting right there talking to you, either agreeing or discussing. *Smiling!*

~Virginia

Thanks for featuring my blog post! I look forward to seeing what others get out of blogging. :)

Blogging allows me to say what I think and improve my writing skills. It's a nice hobby. It doesn't take up a lot of space, isn't expensive, and if you do it well you can actually make money at it.

Blogging allows me to write about/to my dog as much as I want. I could talk about him all day, every day but that would really annoy my family and friends, therefore I just write about/to him. For me, blogging about what I love is fun, meaningful and frankly, therapeutic.

Thank you for asking!