waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I have no idea why I am such a whiney whiner at the moment, but I am. Could be the sub-zero temps inside at work, contrasting with the hotter-than-hades temps outside. Balance, moderation, please. The kicker indicator that not all is well - my shopping expedition to Whole Foods, there was no bulk oatmeal nor granny smith apples. None. How can that be? Where is my stuff? Waa-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a. My alignment must be way-y-y-y-y off.....

I wonder if it's because I didn't listen to any music all weekend. At all. Hmm....

Via magpie girl's site: here’s some ideas for dealing with the Small Bloggers Blues:

1. Take a break from your site meter.
2. Redefine success for yourself. List all things your blog does for you (fosters gratitude in your life, helps you hone your craft, organizes your thoughts…
3. Write yourself an affirmation. I like this one: “My story matters.”
4. Reach out to another small blogger. Take this feeling that you have about being discouraged or not “not mattering” and take it as a cue that you need to reach out to others who are feeling the same.
5. Join the SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL google group. (I’ll link to it when it is available.)
6. Follow a comment you like back to the commenter’s blog. You’ll probably find an inspirational read from someone who shares your values.
7. Tag your posts with your name (or nom de plume) and your blog name so like minded souls can find you.
8. Remind yourself that you are writing for an audience of one. Make yourself a sticker that says “I heart authenticity.”

I like this list. It contains wisdom gleaned from magazines targeted towards women for obsession about weight, and dealing with depression, with a cyber twist. Don't focus on the numbers. Get out of your head and into someone else's heart. Do it for you. Do it for you. Do it for you. Be yourself, and the audience will follow. Or not. It doesn't really matter, as long as you are having fun and the tool doesn't become the vehicle for your life. The idea is to get out there and live it, so you can benefit from reflecting on it. Commenting on someone else's blog will make THEIR day. Give the thing you want to get. There's more than enough to go around.

There. I still want my oatmeal and my granny smith apples, but I feel better about their absence.

Comments

[Deb Schanilec]

Ah ha!! Yet another example of how we are all one :-)

[Lianne]

So I'm not the only one in a funk? Must be some major energy shifting on the planet.

But see, even in your waaaaaaaaa you have lifted my spirits.