Comments on: On My Mind: blog posting frequency and promises to myself

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:54:09 +0000

I’m so happy you wrote this post. I too have tried maintain twice a week, often I’ll write 3x but not consistently. I feel the same way you do – if I write more, the content won’t be as good, and my readers deserve better than that. But I feel so guilty, often. At the end of the day, you’re right and I plan to stick to it as well. We can do this!! xoxox

By: Carly

Carly — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:27:30 +0000

I am so terrible at posting on my second blog and feel really bad about it all the time but you are right, life is about priorities and you have to do what is right for you at this moment in time. I love your blog whether you post once a month or once a day!

By: Elisa @ whatthevita

Elisa @ whatthevita — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:15:38 +0000

Agree completely. This is an area that I’m learning to do in my everyday life – knowing when to say no. I recently finally said no to a big responsibility last week, and even though the lady who asked me looked really disappointed, I stuck to my “no” and right now, as I think about it, am so relieved that I did. I enjoy your posts and am happy that you found a posting schedule that works for you!

By: Roxy

Roxy — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:33:16 +0000

Well, talking about a good content post – even the one you write to say you can’t post more is great content. I just started reading your blog, but I so, so identify with what you brought up, and so admire you for carefully working through your decision and then being brave enough to put it here. i recently just realized that i also have an inner 13 year old (I think she hangs out with yours, she’s always telling me i’m not attractive enough too.) And, reading your post, I think I just realized I wish people would like me more too, and that is why I say yes to commitments that stretch me or would feel obligated to post more if I had a blog. So, thank you for giving me an ‘ah-a’ moment wihtyour post – I admire you more for writing twice a week for the reasons you have then writing more because people told you to. I’m going to print this out and read it over whenever I feel pushed to do something I have a nagging feeling is not right for me…

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:12:21 +0000

Quality over quantity. I’m much more likely to unsubscribe to a blog that posts oodles of dribble than one that posts great stuff and is quiet in between.

By: Clearly Composed

Clearly Composed — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:42:58 +0000

Best of luck to you! Keeping promises to ourselves is one of the most important ways we can practice self love. It’s your blog…your world…and only you define it. Enjoy the adventure!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:52:21 +0000

Hi Penelope – I’m new to your website, just discovered it less that a week ago, I think! And I have to say, I really admire you for honoring yourself. It shows integrity.

Will enjoy coming back to hear what you have to say. L.

By: Tootie

Tootie — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:21:15 +0000

I have that same worry that maybe I should be posting more often. But I think that the whole reason to blog is for fun, and it shouldn’t have to be a chore.

I think you have the right attitude! And whatever frequency you post will be “just right!”

By: Trishna

Trishna — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:04:23 +0000

Its wonderful to see you setting your priorities straight. I receive that siren’s call sometimes too and go crazy wanting to post more often that is possible for me in the long run b ut your schedule looks actually perfect for me too.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:53:40 +0000

Wow. I’m honestly totally blown away by the immense support here.

Thanks to EVERY one of you for giving me confidence to stick to my promises to myself. I seriously treasure every comment on every post, but this one is special.

What a treat to have found all you guys!