15 Reasons You Should Start a Blog
Since I started doing business online, there is one thing
that has changed my business enormously, and that is blogging. With blogging I
have increased my reach, but also my knowledge, my turnover and my focus.
But blogging has also changed me as a person. My first blog,
in 2018, was a personal blog and over the years it has become more of a
marketing tool. But it's still a story that changed me, as well as my company.
And it is a kind of personal therapy and that is something I recommend to every
entrepreneur.
There are a lot of reasons for entrepreneurs to blog and it
may surprise you that many of those reasons are personal. Blogging not only
changes your business but even more the writer.
That's why in this article 15 reasons why blogging changes
and enriches your life and makes you a better person.
1. You become a better writer
Writing is communicating. It is putting your thoughts on
paper and trying to convince others of these thoughts. That's why you do better
by doing it, just like any other skill. You will naturally write better, every
time a text comes out of your pen or keyboard. And better writing always comes
in handy, whether you are writing a book, a presentation, a resume or a letter.
2. You become a better thinker
Because the writing process means that you put your thoughts
on paper, the blog process encourages you to think more deeply. You dig deeper
into the subject, but also in your brain, in your knowledge and in your life.
Unfortunately, entrepreneurs often say that they cannot blog because they have
'nothing to say'. Then I always answer the same: maybe you just haven't
discovered what you have to say. Because everyone has something beautiful and
interesting to say.
3. You start to live more consciously
As soon as you start writing about your life and the
thoughts that form your life, you start to think more deeply about who you are,
who you want to become and how you can become that. And that should be reason
enough to start.
4. You get an eye for important things
To blog you must have some sort of filter. You simply cannot
write about every event or thought. That is why blogging is always choosing
what is important to tell now. This process helps you develop an eye for
important things. And remember that the most important things present
themselves in the simplest way. When you start you will understand what I mean.
5. It leads to a healthier lifestyle
Blogging requires focus, dedication and discipline. In my
opinion, these are things that everyone should have, whether you are an
entrepreneur or not. They get the best out of the time that you have. Since I
blog I get up earlier (this article was written at 5 a.m.) and I move more
(while walking I think of the subject and the main lines of the article).
Even if you do not yet recognize focus, dedication and
discipline in yourself, blogging will awaken new healthy lifestyles in you.
6. You meet new people
Whether these are people who respond to your blog, email you
or social media, it will surprise you how quickly you meet new people online.
7. You earn money with it
You don't have to earn money to enjoy the benefits of
blogging. In fact, this goal sometimes distracts you a lot from the pleasure of
blogging. Apart from that, whether you earn 20 euros or 20,000 euros per year
with it, it is always nice to do something that pays out.
8. You inspire others
Blogging not only changes your own life but also that of
your readers. And because your blogs are free, it is actually a gift that you
give away. It is a very valuable gift because you spend time and energy on it
and share your knowledge, without asking for anything in return. That your
readers are inspired is a wonderful thought.
9. You get a new perspective on life
Blogging is a matter of giving and taking. The biggest
difference between blogging and publishing in a more traditional way is that
blogging is a two-way street. Blogging requires input from the reader. As a
writer you introduce a subject that matters to you. You take the time to explain
your opinion and thoughts to the reader and the reader can respond. And often
these responses give you a new perspective on the subject.
10. Blogging is free
You can start today without spending a cent. I use WordPress
myself and highly recommend this free blog tool. If it costs nothing, why not
give it a chance?
11. You become more famous
Whether you have 1 reader or 10000, blogging will open your
life for others. It is a good way to introduce yourself to the online world.
Eventually you will reveal more and more about yourself and your story and it
will surprise you how many people will like your story.
12. It makes you more aware of your talent
Blogging sometimes works exactly like writing in a journal.
It trains you to observe others and yourself and you will discover your talents
and grow from them. That is why a blog entry can never disappear, be stolen or
destroyed. This growth always remains.
13. You gain more confidence
You become aware that you and your life are important, that
you have a unique view, important words and something beautiful to offer to the
other.
14. Reactions make you happy
Every comment on your blog is a source of growth. Positive
reactions make you happy and critical reactions make you think. Even if someone
shares your blog or tweets about it, your heart will jump.
15. It gives you the chance to help
When you blog, you inspire people, you motivate them to
become better and you teach them something. Nothing helps humanity more than
sharing motivation, inspiration and knowledge.
Remember that your reason for blogging doesn't have to be to
make money or get more followers. Your reason does not even have to be that you
want to change the internet. Blogging changes your life is enough reason to
start now.
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