Comments on: Bloggers: Protect Against Blog Negativity

By: momstheword

momstheword — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:13:38 +0000

Excellent post. If I am trying to be you on my blog then I can’t go with my own strengths, and I will fail at being you and fail and being me.

Also, pretty soon all that negativity can make blogging a pressure and no longer fun!

By: Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice

Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:42:57 +0000

@home remodeling: I agree that using positive role models as constructive comparison is helpful. The problem is when we get so focused on others’ success that we fail to take action and make our own success a reality. Thanks for sharing your point of view!
Barbi / Danelle

By: The home remodeling

The home remodeling — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:04:22 +0000

I hear what you are saying and agree to some extent, but what I like about comparing is not to be envious but to learn about what they are doing right. There has been time that I realized that I need to write more become more active, etc. I consider that positive comparison, but there are other times as you said that I wish I could be as successful as some others.

By: KeHoeff

KeHoeff — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:40:54 +0000

hey this is a very interesting article!

By: ArianaFalo

ArianaFalo — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:02:55 +0000

Very nice blog. I totally agree with your thoughts.

By: Ali McHugh

Ali McHugh — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:44:43 +0000

I am from the UK and just starting out as a blogger. Your post has helped me to keep motivated when I have to learn so much about; writing content, internet marketing, technical applications etc. Thank you! Ali

By: Heather Happymaker

Heather Happymaker — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:33:24 +0000

I once read that when one of us succeeds, we all succeed. I think it’s important to remember that.

By: And Twins make 5! - Stephanie

And Twins make 5! - Stephanie — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:36:23 +0000

Exactly the post I needed to read today. I needed someone to remind me that I should be enjoying the huge success I know I am achieving with my own blog instead of envying and comparing that of others. Thank you!

A second thank you to arrive shortly in your email box …

Stephanie of @ And Twins make 5!

By: Vanderbilt Wife

Vanderbilt Wife — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:53:18 +0000

Great advice. I so find that the more people visit my blog, the more I start whining about why I don’t get PR people knocking on my door, finding myself jealous, etc. Recently I’ve had to remind myself that I started blogging to WRITE. Not for anyone else. Write well, be thought-provoking, and don’t worry about what everyone else is doing.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:12:33 +0000

There’s no tip that will make you more successful as a blogger than to find your own voice and your own ideas. I absolutely love this article and have been trying to form those very words to speak to others. I’ll surely be linking this one to everyone I know.

Oh and check out this quote: “Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend’s success without envy.” -Aeschylus

By: Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice

Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:19:26 +0000

@Angela – Every once in a while that happens. It’s easy for things to be misconstrued when they’re in writing and you can’t guage the person’s intention. Don’t let it keep you from commenting though!

Barbi

By: Amy Ellen

Amy Ellen — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:13:58 +0000

This is such a good reminder! As moms, we have a limited amount of time to blog… I get discouraged about not having the time to promote… so thanks for posting this thought!
Amy Ellen at HealthBeginsWithMom.com

By: Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice

Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:53:45 +0000

@Amber: You are right on about the flow… when you get caught up in trying to “keep up”, you find that what is coming out of you isn’t your own personal brand of blogging goodness that your readers love anyway. Glad you came by!

Barbi

By: angela

angela — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:52:11 +0000

Many years ago I made a comment that came off as the wrong color even though not meant that way I try to avoid such situations now

By: Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice

Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:52:05 +0000

@Melissa (frugalcreativity) Welcome to the blogger world! Glad to have you here

Barbi