In December I offically completed one year of blogging and what a year it has been. The learning curve is STEEP when you are new to blogging and the volume of information can seem insurmountable. I can't recall too many other areas in my life where I had to not only learn on the job, but teach myself the job and produce at the same time across so many platforms and subject matter. However, no matter how mind boggling the journey has been it has proven to be satisfying.
2015's Most Popular Posts

This post was tough to write because I had to dig deep, analyze my thought patterns and then limit what I had to say, lol! It is to date the most popular post on my blog. I'm very happy it has resonated with so many people

This post is from an interview series, on MW, called 'On The Way'. The series was born of an idea to interview those who were in the midst of walking out their healthy choices. Meet The Amazing Chelsea features the inspiring Chelsea Johnson, who happens to be the Selfie Queen Extraordinaire! [...]

This was an epiphany post. In changing my lifestyle I realize that I had opened up a whole new world for
This interview explores what it means to be a Body Positive Athlete with Leah Gilbert - sponsored athlete and blogger. This is my first professional interview on a subject that meant a lot to me. [...]

A fun account of my summer adventure trying something new. Who goes paddle boarding is seventy foot deep water without knowing how to swim lol
There you have it. The most read post
Blogging has given me a voice to share my journey of self discovery as I work toward creating a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. As you can see from my experiences the road from point A to point B is not always straight line and life has curve balls but I believe that if our intentions and our efforts are consistent, we will achieve our goals.
Thank you to a new category of friends - my online community. A unique group of friends comprised of fellow bloggers, blog readers and #teamMirrorWatching who are all sharing this journey with me. Thanks for hanging in there with me and making 2015 amazing!
I hope you have enjoyed the posts as much as I have enjoyed sharing them.
Do you have a favorite post from 2015?
Congrats on a year of blogging. I know you said that the first year is quite a learning curve, but trust me, sister, it never ends. With the constant introductions to new social media channels, a blogger's game is constantly changing. I feel like I'm always behind catching up with how to keep subscribers, learn about Periscope, and keep up regular posting. It keeps you on your toes, that's for sure! Enjoy your next year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jelli B. Lol!
DeleteYeah I agree with Jelli, I've been doing this for 6 years and I am finding I am just as clueless as day one.
ReplyDeleteNooooo Heather don't say that lol.
DeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. Blogging is a real job, as I am sure you have figured out. As a fellow blogger, I am constantly peddling trying to keep up with so many things that sometimes I find it overwhelming. But, then I find out that I am not alone in this journey. Looks like you had a busy year.
ReplyDeleteSo much information Mary. Wishing you a great year and blogging year Mary'
DeleteI am at the 9 month mark and this is so true. This is one of those it is harder than you think "jobs" but there are small victories when you realized you are reaching other people. Congratulations on your first year. I too and on a Transformation journey and A new follower of yours.
ReplyDeleteHey De, as crazy as it has been I would trade it because you really do reach people as you said. 9 months? Great! Let me know if I can help you with anything. Let's stay in contact.
DeleteCongratulations on a successful year and happy Blogaversary! I was so surprised to find how hard work blogging is when I started last year. It's so time consuming, but it's totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteAll the Best,
Allison | www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Thanks Allison. I bet you are a veteran now. Best blogging wishes for this new year.
DeleteCongrats on your blogversary :-) What a great accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteCathy
Thanks Cathy!
DeleteCongrats on your year of blogging! An exciting year indeed!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brianna!
DeleteWay to go! I agree with everyone...I have been blogging for 2 years and I still feel like I can barely call myself a blogger! haha! Its all about staying true to ourselves. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lendy! Excellent advice.
DeleteCongrats on your one year of blogging. And may be sometime later on you may share valuable lessons you have learned and some advice you have too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Thanks Ifeoma, I'm sure I must have a couple of nuggets to share. Thanks for the suggestion.
DeleteLearning to blog is indeed a steep curve. The greatest part is the community, learning from and building bonds with like minded people. Blogging is one of the best things that happened to me.
ReplyDeleteMimi I totally agree!
DeleteCongratulations on successfully completing your first year of blogging! I know you learned a lot, and I look forward to following along with your blog in 2016!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kasi!
DeleteWow congrats on a year of blogging! I hate that I missed the link up. Maybe I can catch the next one. Lisa looking forward to 2016 and reading more great content!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. Catch today's link up at MirrorWatching.com. Linkup opens every Friday @ 9am.
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