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Is Blogging Fun or is it a Job?
Posted by drjalee52 • 5 months ago • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS]
Topics: blog, flow, information, thinking, words, writing
I really enjoy blogging. Then sometimes it feels like a job. Perhaps we are entering a slow period, but sometimes the words and information flow. What do you think and feel on this subject?
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It's all about your approach. If you think it's fun, then it's fun. if you treat it as a job, then it's work.-
What is it to you. Is working out fun? Then why is it fun or not...?
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Working out? It can be fun. Sometimes, like last night, I had a great time running on the treadmill because I made it fun and did silly things like doing my hip-hop walk or my model walk during my walk breaks and singing loudly when i was running. Other times it's hard though and seems like work...it depends on your state of mind.
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to me its full time work and fun together
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Can you explain this cocept to me, it sounds good but why?
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Mine is for fun but it is just me cooking for my lady so sometimes it feels like a chore but I do enjoy it most of the time.-
What is a fun dish?
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I made jelly filled sweet empanadas this morning. That was fun. They were like jelly doughnuts but a pastry.
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Blogging is not a job for me but at the same time I have to show up and produce results, results that work. Anyway, I read this quote today by
Confucius that states if we “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”-
So if I am having fun I need not work?
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Find a job which you enjoy. That way you are having fun all the time even while you are at work
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I did that. And I soon stopped having the fun. How can WORK be fun? Work is the killer of fun, especially in the creative fields
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I think it's both.-
What would make you think that? How can it be both?
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I find it is subjective and rather an art. Sometimes it is best to forge ahead writing, painting, cooking, whatever because even though you may not be in the mood something interesting and valuable could come out of the time and effort you invest.-
The more time we invest in it the more fun we will have? I like that idea..
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I take blogging seriously and spend the time I need to, to make unique great posts.
However it is a hobby and fun for me and certainly doesnt provide me with an income.
If you enjoy it, you will keep on doing it. If you think of it as a job, it will be hard work. -
In my case it's pure fun. I'm not dependent on it for a living; there are no deadlines, no hours I have to clock in or out. I do it when I feel like, and when I don't feel like I can just blow it off.-
Do you ever feel bad for blowing it off?
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No. I don't feel writing or my blog has any claims on me; I do it because I want to.
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I do it for fun. If I felt like it became work I would probably stop. But then I probably couldn't post the idiotic stuff I post on my blog and make money with it. -
Well, I started blogging when I lost my full time job. And, I blog about my unemployment. So, I guess for me, it's work and "fun"? It's actually the best way for me to focus and accomplish something (other than job hunting) each day!
I've enjoyed it a lot though, it's become therapeutic for me!-
Can blogging heal people and make us feel better? I think you are spot on and I wish you the best...
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@drjalee
It's fun, but at the same time it's a lot of work, which makes it a 'fun job'. I'm not one of those people who simply writes something willy-nilly and then posts it. A lot of thought goes into what I write.
But yeah, I'd say it's more fun than it is work. -
It is fun. But when blogging for a long period, you will found that it slowly turn to become as a part of your work. Some of my friend comment that sometimes blogging is boring and time consuming.... I believe they can't find any fun on this. Something like hobbies, you like the game, you will find lot of fun. -
It's more like having fun rather than consider it as a serious job. -
As an example, a lot of work went into preparing today's luncheon. But I enjoyed it. Come on over to SKDD site should you wish. It took hours to prepare, bake, photograph, upload and write, but it was rewarding.
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Do you think that the self-expression makes it fun and rewarding?
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I wonder if serious blogs are fun?
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or if fun blogs are really serious!
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blogging is a hobby....-
Does that make it fun?
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It's more like a voluntary job-
Is it fun, and why?
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yes it is not fun but no it is interesting
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Great! I am glad you find it fun. Does it make you happy, if ao then why if you please?
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I love it! There are times I'm tired and wish I didn't have to adhere to the schedule I set for myself.
But in terms of creativity, it's forced me to write regularly and as a result, I've surprised myself with some posts. I love that.
And the fact that folks take the time to read, or get a laugh, or learn something-- that, to me, is incredibly rewarding.-
Wonderful comment. What makes the feedback so rewarding and why?
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Well, to have something creative actually improve someone's day-- that's really the best compliment you could hope for.
I write marketing web sites and ads for businesses for my dayjob. But typically we don't get the kind of feedback that's possible through blogging. We only hear the complaints when something isn't what they'd envisioned. So blogging offers a wonderful balance to that. -
Your response is spot on. I commented below. Thank you so much.
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its a lot of fun for me, particularly because my traffic is steadily growing. but sometimes it can become quite the chore and also bloggers block is one of those low blogging moments-
How do you work through those moments when you get stuck or writer's block and does that make you happy?
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TSR, great reply. You get a balance in your responses that are most enlightening.Creativity is another important aspect of blogging. Then helping people is a fantastic form of self-esteem. Blogging makes me happy, to create and assist others and to receive constructive feedback. Thank you.
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Glad to chime in!
My sharing bloggerly enthusiasm here saves my in-real-life friends from having to listen to it for the bazillionth time.
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Hoping to turn it into a fun job.-
What is your plan? Will you make others happy?
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For me, it's all fun ^_^!-
What makes it so much fun? Do you tell jokes? Why are you having so much fun?
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haha no. But I make sketches of things I've been through and well that makes me laugh. And you get to know new people, that's nice too!
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blogging is a pandemic.. everyone loves it-
Really, why would you think that?
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Yes.-
Yes but to what yes it is fun, if so why?
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Blogging is rewarding for me in a ton of ways but I would not use the word fun.-
Why not, you look like you are having fun. What word would you use?
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If you do something that you love to do it is never a job.-
I agree. If you love smething it is more than a job. But how does one know the difference?
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If you love to do as you are told, then you are all set
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it is fun and enjoyable....depends on what is your post...
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What do mean? The post is the key to happiness, joy and fun?
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It is for fun! Definitely..If you feel like it is a job then better take a serious job! You cannot make for a living by blogging if you are just a starter but if you aim to be successful perhaps try to make it for fun! Happy blogging!-
Being good a particular task can be both rewarding and fun. There are some people who are making millions blogging and having fun. The problem is that number is very small. Thank you for this comment.
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No its job.....Common don't lie.....Saying it for fun and keeping loads of ads in page shows it......Why would you join blogcatalog if it was just for fun???????????????????????
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Excellent point. People run adds to make money, yet it can still be fun if you enjoy your subject.
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Actually, there are plenty of good reasons to join a place like BlogCatalog without it being a means to get advertising clicks.
Myself, I don't run ads on either of my blogs-- I blog because I love to write and joining BC was a great way to get readers.
I stick around here because of the conversations, and because I learn things I wouldn't have known about the technical aspect of blogging.
I know a lot of folks here who actually don't run ads.
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to me its a magic wand.. it gives me complete freedom of expression-
Is there a price for freedom?
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blogging is a fun job! -
I wonder why? Please share your thinking.
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We love web. All is fun and has always been fun-
You have a great attitude. Can blogging be what you make or can it be a job and if you are good you will make a fortune?
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It's both to me....but you can work at your own pace...a few hours per day or sometimes 20 hours per day like me! Depends on far high you want to climb and how many people you want to help become successful!
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Is it fun being at the top? If so explain why it is fun? Does it made you happy?
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Yes..helping others does make me happy! Seeing a smile on person's face, or hearing a joyous tone in their voice on phone....or hearing their awesome enthusiam after helping them create html/banners for the 1st time for their blog or site...things like that really make me happy!
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It is definetely fun for me. My blog is mainly about photography so if I get stuck I just grab my camera and drive around or even better, walk around the yard. It is easy for me to become inspired.-
This sounds wonderful, do you have other ideas for inspiration?
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Both? How can it be both? I know people who work on their blog, 5 hours per day and have no readers id that fun? How can this person make it both?
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It is work because I want to share something with the world. it is fun because I take pleasure with a go as you like mood.-
Your mood controls if you have fun or not? What about your work does your mood control that? Why can't we just be in a good mood, work and have fun?
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Yes it does control that too....you are what you think about 24/7....if your mood turns bad...what you have to do is think of something good right away then you're back on track.....it's the secret of success! If you you're thinking negatively... negative things happen to you....think positive thoughts and your mood stays positive!
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The answer is not ones mood, it is what we think? Therefore, how can we improve our thinking to affect mood and having fun while working is the real question?
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it's a mix of both... Producing content is the work part while networking and doing SEO to get your posts searched is the fun part.-
Blogging is fun and work. What about the people that blog? I really love my blog friends. How do you feel about the bloggers you know?
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I know them mostly online. But I have been keen on following bloggers that have interesting themes in their posts.
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If it's a Job it must be Slave labour But it's Also Fun Sometimes @drjalee what Blog Friends the ones that ask for links and won't link Back or the people that link without you Asking -
So much fun - I love it.
Of course I put thought and effort into each post, but it's with pleasure.-
Why do you love it ?
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Mainly, I just love to write. Blogging has given me an outlet I really haven't had til now.
In addition, I love the challenge of find life lessons in weird places and communicating them in a fun way.
And this may come off totally wrong, but I also really like reading what I write. Sometimes when I'm feeling a little stressed or down or whatever, I go back through my archives and it always makes me smile.
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Blogging is a joyous addiction of which there is no cure. -
For myself, and surely many others, there are elements of both. You work hard and dedicate time and other resources to achieve a goal, whatever that may be.
In blogging, be it garnering readership or building traffic for clientelle (or both), it's the same thing. You just have to maintain your focus on what got you started in the first place.
Do I enjoy blogging? Absolutely. Do I ever feel like it's become too much work? On many occasions. However, I'd still keep doing most of what I do now as a hobby, including maintaining a blog, even if I didn't expect to make any money or get exposure out of it.-
Great comment. I started this trend months ago, yet a great question with a greater response. Thank you....
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blogging is a passion... -
As a mum i see it as my job to earn some money for the house but I really do enjoy it as well, this forum makes it more enjoyable -
There are times I feel I have to "make time" to update my blog, but then i also firmly believe in not forcing my writing - so while I would like to write something new five times a week, I don't want to post something that won't be entertaining so if I have to miss a few days until I get inspired, so be it. -
I blog for fun. Then you have to create the balance that you control blogging and that it does not control you. Its like everything in life I guess. -
I blog for fun so if I am not feeling like posting on a certain day, then I don't. There is no money to be made anyway.-
This sounds great. I am happy you are happy.
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For me it's a lot of work, maybe because i'm new to it.-
So far so good. You are doing a wonderful Job.
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Blogging is fun and do it like you brush teeth every morning. -
What makes it so much fun for you. Please share...
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To me, blogging is fun. So much to learn here, too. Although I'm still far from that level where I "earn while I learn", I'll appreciate that if it happens. -
It seems right now like a fun hobby that could easily take more time than it should...I am new to this...I like writing, and there is something fulfilling about just thinking of something new just about every day. -
Yes.
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Would you like to share why?
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This is a wonderful time to blog. You can make it as enjoyable as you like...
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Blogging is fun for me, but it's serious fun. I really enjoy it and the contacts and reactions I get, but it fulfills a need - a need to express myself and my believes in writing. Something I used to do as a teenager for school magazines and such - then lost for many many years.
Secondly - but as important - it's a channel to show my creative works. To be able to combine these two in my blog is even more fulfilling.
Thirdly - equally important - I learn from it in many ways. It's an exercise in writing as such and on top for me in a foreign language. And positive reactions and support for what I do help making me feel strong.
I have ads on my blog and maybe it also helps selling my creations, but all that is just pocket money and I have no dreams of changing it.
In short I enjoy the doing it but it really does add to my personal as well as my professional success as at work I experience co-workers and managers see me as a more interesting and self-confident person and not just an administrative genious.-
Great! You are a thoughtful person.
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I enjoy blogging and think it's fun, but I'd like it to be a job. I mean, I'd like it to be the thing I get paid to do full-time and not just a hobby.-
Perhaps one day. Keep pushing. Thanks...
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Let us pray. It is fun, then the money mat come and take away some of its joy. Best of luck...
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