5 Lessons Learnt from Being a Blogger/Reader #WriteAPageADay

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I was an avid reader as a kid, so much so that my mother had often caught me reading Nancy Drew mysteries, skilfully hidden under the huge Physics textbook. (We can never escape Mom, can we? ). However, with time, this habit of reading slowed down, resulting in a complete halt. This year, I have decided to dedicate a considerable portion of my time to reading books and blogging. Reading and writing can teach you lessons that nothing can provide.


1. Consistency: The number 1 lesson I have learnt from blogging is consistency. If blogging is something that makes me satisfied, I should continue to do it. And if I choose to blog, I have to read too. They somehow come hand in hand. So, be it reading or blogging, consistency is the key.

2. Networking: A major success in blogging and even reading comes from networking. Without that, nothing is possible. Networking enriches us in ideation and provides motivation to nurture our creative sides. It also allows us to reach a wider audience. 

3. Community: If you are a blogger, being a part of a blogging community is very important. The same holds for reading, too. Doing the same work every day can bring monotony, and it is challenging to be consistent. So, moving out of our comfort zone and getting into a community that can challenge our creative side is ideal for growing as a blogger and an individual. 

4. Time Management: As bloggers, much time goes into writing. Most of us do this while pursuing other careers and personal responsibilities. So, time management is a requirement in blogging, just like any other career. It has its own challenges, but if we start doing it through planning and dividing our work to our convenience. 

5. Occasional Breaks: Every activity comes to a point of saturation. Therefore, a break is required. The same goes for blogging. A break does not mean that we should stop doing what we love to do. Instead, it can be a time of self-reflection and a reality check on where we stand. It is also a scope to develop new ideas, plans, and ways to make blogging more fun and engaging.  

Having said all this, I am still working on these points and keep working on them in the future. Because we learn every day as every day teaches us a new lesson, making us a better individual.

This blog post is a part of #WriteAPageADay from Blogchatter

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