Why I’m starting blogging daily

As I was writing yesterday's post about blogging for a year, I realized that I am ready to take on another challenge, writing and publishing a post every day. Well, almost every day. I intend to write every weekday, with a weekend off to rest and come up with new ideas. I know how much of a change it's been for me to begin writing online at all, and I hope that writing and posting daily will bring me even more joy and clarity. I’m ready to make writing a priority instead of an occasional side project. 

My decision was also influenced by an epiphany I had a few months ago. When I was contemplating what I really wanted out of life, I realized that I wanted my obituary to read that I was a writer and author. It could also state that I was a researcher, possibly an academic, but most importantly a writer. It was a huge realization for me and I'm working to make it a reality. As a result, you will hear from me on a much more regular basis.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by other creators’ capacity to not only write but also to share daily what they’re writing. I’ve wanted to try it out since the very beginning of the blog, but as time has shown, I couldn’t even build the habit of publishing a single post once a week. Today, I know that I have the confidence, the right mindset, and the system in place to do so successfully. 

I am at a point in my personal and professional life where I need to unblock creatively and open up, as well as listen to myself more. That is why I wish to tap into what comes naturally to me. Over that first year of writing, there were a few such intuitive entries that were effortless to write, but there were also plenty that I struggled with. I want to find my voice, and this can only happen if I put in the effort on a regular basis. I want to explore what I’m capable of creatively, while also learning to be less attached and precious about the outcomes of my work. Above all, I want to see what happens when I put a little pressure on myself in a positive way and do things that force me to overcome my perfectionism. Embrace uncertainty and focus solely on the practice itself, that’s the plan. 

When it comes to sharing online on a daily basis, there are authors who serve as role models for me. Seth Godin, who has been blogging every day for more than a decade, is one of them. I enjoy how spontaneous his posts appear to be, being brief and to-the-point at the same time. Seth in his book The Practice wrote:

Another one is Austin Kleon. His book Show Your Work is the reason why this blog exists. Whenever I have doubts about the importance of sharing my ideas, I go back to the book. He writes about how regularly reflecting on what you're sharing can help you notice emerging themes and patterns that you can then use in future work. This way, daily blog posts may turn out to be the beginning of a larger writing project, which is how Austin’s books came to be. I’m hoping to find similar assistance and direction when it comes to my daily publishing.

Let the adventure begin!