Category Archives: Blogging & Writing

Thoughts about Procrastination, Anxiety & Punctuality

Posted on April 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

Someone wise whom I spoke to recently, told me that she resolves her anxiety by doing something. Often she does something physical like go for a walk. This is so true. I find that when I actually do something, I’ve … Continue reading →

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My History

Posted on April 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

Some blogs are truly engaging. Often I am so drawn in that I feel compelled to leave a comment. Usually the writer has been incredibly generous and brave with their life story. I can’t help but wonder, am I wasting … Continue reading →

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Seeking Blogs Worth Reading in 2022: Whimsical, Genuine, Uncluttered & Well Crafted

Posted on March 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s really hard to maintain a blog over the years. Several I have adored have left the scene and sadly been abandoned. They had so much potential too. So here I am seeking some new ones. As I have been … Continue reading →

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Blogging: I Needed Help Because I Can’t Code

Posted on March 24, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’ve always been very reluctant to ask for help or favours. I hate the idea of troubling other people or making them feel obligated in any way. Also I’m a bit proud that way. I’m the worst delegator. I find … Continue reading →

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Dreams for My Blog

Posted on March 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

If I won the lottery tomorrow (won’t happen because I don’t even buy those things), I’d still want to continue writing and that includes blogging. I would then feel rich enough to pay a web developer for a redesign, but … Continue reading →

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Blogging: Are There Any Personal Bloggers Out There Any More?

Posted on March 21, 2022 by bookjunkie

Seems really hard to find you. Most blogs seem to have a commercial slant or look truly slick and perfect, like a glossy magazine. I’m looking for something a little less polished and more raw. Something that contains not just … Continue reading →

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Blogging Life: Been Away For So Long I Dropped Off Google

Posted on March 20, 2022 by bookjunkie

When I started blogging actively around 2011 on my own domain (.com) and not just on free sites (2005-2011), my traffic went up exponentially and I ranked on the first page of Google for years. Then cancer happened and after … Continue reading →

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Blogging and The Search Engine Optimisation Trap

Posted on March 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

Since I’ve embarked on blogging I’ve learnt so much. I know now that if you have a blog with decent traffic, but if you abandon it for some reason, Google knows, and traffic will plummet after a couple of months. … Continue reading →

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What Type of Blogger are You?

Posted on March 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

I often wonder about this and I feel like I have multiple personalities as I blog about a spectrum of things ranging from the seemingly superficial and frivolous, to issues that truly bother me. Blogging is free therapy for me. … Continue reading →

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Constant Feeling of Futility & the Perfectionist Tendency

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m trying to convince myself that it’s better to get something done than nothing at all. I have this perfectionist all or nothing tendency. Even if, in my eyes it falls short of my goal for the day I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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