Hello, Gorgeous! Since Blush & Camo turned one on Monday I thought I would share 4 major lessons I learned from blogging this past year- and add in some throwback pics because why not?! Some blogging lessons I learned the hard way and a few lessons are just from putting my foot in the door to this amazing blogging community! Sending you tons of love today:)
Let’s get started!
1.) DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
This is so hard not to do, I know, but I learned the hard why that you cannot compare your chapter 5 to someone else’s chapter 25.
In the beginning of blogging I would look at other ladies Instagram or Facebook feeds and see their amazing clothes, or the amount of followers they had, and then compare myself to them. I was making myself miserable and actually took a break from social media for awhile because I needed to stop doing this to myself.
After my short social media break I realized that I can’t keep comparing myself to others because comparison is the thief of joy. I understood I was at a different blogging chapter then these women, and blogging is about the journey and experiences you gain everyday. So long as I am happy with the content I am producing for my Blush Babes I am genuinely happy for all the other amazing bloggers getting after it everyday!
2.) THE BLOGGING COMMUNITY IS AMAZING
I started blogging to give style tips to women to help elevate their style, but also to meet women who share common interests with me and are total #girlbosses. Throughout this past year the blogger babes I have meet and the relationships I have formed are truly amazing and I cherish those relationships dearly.
The amount of positive comments and how supportive women are of each others blogs is inspiring and I am so proud to be apart of this community! When people ask me what the best part about blogging is I always say it’s my Blush Babes and the other bloggers I get to meet or form connections with!
3.) BLOGGING IS A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT
I never knew how much information there was to learn about blogging! Every time I think I’ve mastered an area of blogging another area pops up where I think “I had no idea I needed to know about this!”. I lovingly refer to this process as fashion blogging wack-a-mole.
All this blogging information seemed overwhelming at first, but I have created a list of areas I want to learn about, and now I just slowly work my way through this list. I try not to put to much pressure on myself to get it all done because again, blogging is about the journey not the finish line.
4.) GROWING THE BLUSH BABE COMMUNITY
When I first started blogging I used to be obsessed with getting more followers on Instagram and other social media. I used to track my “number” everyday and would get SO upset if someone unfollowed me. Then, I decided to look on the bright side of things, and changed my thought process! If someone stopped following me on social media that means they weren’t truly invested in what I was blogging about anyways, so I am one step closer to growing (and getting to know!) the amazing community of Blush Babes I am truly thankful for!
Do I want to grow my Instagram and social media following? Absolutely! But, I now understand that someone unfollowing my social media enables me to really get to know the Blush Babes who are as passionate about the community of #girlbosses we are growing together as much as I am! I’ve really gotten a chance to make so many connections with some amazing women and wouldn’t change that for anything:)!
What did you think of today’s post?! Are you a blogger babe who has similar experiences?! I would love to talk with you in the comments below!
Thank you so much for stopping by Blush & Camo!
xx Julianna
All these points are so true! I totally agree about the blogging community. It has quickly become one of my favorite aspects of blogging!
Xo
Jess
http://www.fashionablyfitjess.com
The community is just so uplifting and supportive! Thank you so much for stopping by, beauty!
xx Julianna
Such a good post and so true about all these things. The comparison game is deadly but I fall into the trap constantly. It seems easier to fall into especially in this world of blogging and social media when it’s all about the numbers. Also such cute outfits as always.
Thank you so so much babe! I totally agree with the comparison game, and sometimes (for me) it’s good to take a quick break to decompress and not be surrounded by that stuff. Sending you tons of love today!
xx Julianna
Love love love this post!!! I have just recently started blogging myself and a I read I was basically screaming “YES YES YES” because these are thoughts that I have daily. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on your one year bloggerversiary!! I just recently started following and I’m so glad that I did!
Just A Touch,
Samantha
http://Www.Atouchofleopard.com
Thank you so much, Gorgeous! You’re comment seriously made my night and I am SO happy that I found your blog too:) I can’t wait to start following!!
Sending you so much love today!
xx Julianna
Thank you for this! It can feel like such a step backwards when people unfollow on insta. I need to learn to stop comparing myself with others!
Lexi
lifeloveandmedicine.com
It totally does, but I always let myself think what I wrote in today’s post! That just means you are one step closer to building your community of #girlbosses! Sending you tons of love today!
xx Julianna
Love this post! I can totally relate to all of the above! Blogging is such a crazy world! Congrats on your blogiversary 🙂
I could not agree more Mollie! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving the sweetest comment!
xx Julianna
Not comparing is the hardest part but so worth it! Love all of these tips! You have created a great brand that I love following! Keep up the good work 🙂
Thank you SO much Tilley! You are so sweet and I’m sending lots of love your way today!
xx Julianna
Dear Julianna,
Totally agree witth all you mentioned. Especially 3rd point (being marathon) is main dynamics point of blogging. Of course, there is a great connection to be patient and to be a good blogger. Therefore we cannot achieve anything without patience. We should be patient during blogging.
Love your article. Please go on sharing this kind of messages. Thanks.
Maria
https://skincareof.com/
Thank you so much Maria! Patience is totally not one of my virtues, but I am learning;)! Sending you lots of love today!
xx Julianna
I love post like these!! And I love being a blush babe and getting to know you through social media. I hope you have a great day!!
Awww YAYY!! Thank you so much for the sweet comment Kylen! You have amazing style and your outfits are seriously amazing! I hope you had a wonderful day today!
xx Julianna
I 1000% agree with everything you have said. Blogging is no joke! You are seriously becoming your own CMO – doing your own networking, PR, marketing, content, copywriting… everything! I honestly had no idea how much went into it, but like you said, the journey of getting to know others and form a community has been the most rewarding part. I have LOVED that we’ve connected and I can call you my friend! 🙂 xo Annie
https://thelovelygirl.co
I am SO happy to call you a friend as well and am just beyond excited to be on #teamlovely :)! Some days is harder to remind myself that it is a journey, but it totally is! I hope you’re having a fabulous week babe!
xx Julianna
So nice to hear your perspective, as I’m new to the blogging world! Glad to know that you’ve encountered some of the same obstacles. Congratulations on your HUGE milestone!
Thank you so so much Selina! I hope you’re having a fabulous week!
xx Julianna
Love Love Love this! Truly inspiring, especially for someone like me who has just started my own blogging journey. I would love to hear more about your “fashion blogging wack-a-mole.” list, for I am sure there is TONS of tips I am not aware of.
Love following your IG, you’re amazing <3
xo, Kayla
Thank you SO much gorgeous! I think I will write a blog post about the “fashion back-a-mole” I talked about in today’s post! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog and I am sending you tons of love today!
xx Julianna
What a beautiful round up of advice love! As a newer blogger I appreciate this so much. You are amazing and so aspirational love! I am so glad that we connected. Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
You are killing it as a new blogger babe! I am seriously so impressed with everything you have accomplished! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, you are always beyond supportive!
xx Julianna
Wow, this is a wonderful post, Julianna! I agree with your tips and can relate so much. It’s certainly hard not to compare ourselves to others and evaluate our success according to what we see others achieving, but like you said, we all have a different journey and are at different stages in our growth. You are so right in the way you interrupt someone unfollowing. It can be hard and we can easily take it personal because after all, we ARE our blogs and when someone unfollows, we can feel as though they don’t like us and everyone wants to feel excepted. The fact of the matter is that, like you said, if they unfollowed, it’s because they really weren’t apart of the community in the first place.
I’m glad to be apart of your Blush Babe community and I look forward to seeing your growth; you are very talented and such a beautiful person, inside and out. Oh, and how cute is that first pic?! Love! Have an amazing day and rest of the week; sending lots of love and a huge hug your way, dear friend!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Thank you SO much gorgeous for this kind comment. I really take it to heart, and it truly means so much:)! Sending you so much love and whenever I am in NY we need to meet up!!
xx Julianna
julianna–GREAT post. i couldn’t agree more with ALL your points, so thank you for sharing the honest truth. comparison is the hardest part, and this is so cliche but so true that comparison is the thief of joy. blogging and life have so many parallels; as you stated, it’s all about the journey and never the destination. taking breaks is always great, i believe in that. sometimes you have to step away from something to gain a better perspective, or realize why you’re doing it in the first place. i am such a firm believer in seeing the positive side of things and so glad you are too. thanks for everything you bring to the table darling and #BLOGON. xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
You are seriously the cutest and ALWAYS leave the kindest comments! I could not agree more with what you said, gorgeous and thank you so much for stopping by the blog!
xx Julianna
I agree that the blogging community is pretty amazing! It’s so great to be able to learn from other bloggers and not compare myself to others.
I could not agree more:)! I hope you had a fabulous day!
xx Julianna
Comparison is such a continuous struggle in the blogging community! But you’re so right- that community is amazing! Your social media is working for you, because it’s what led me to this post! I also love the idea of “fashion blogging wack-a-mole” because is that ever fitting! SO much to learn, so much knowledge to gain:)!
Emily
It totally is, and it is something that I still struggle with, but I always go back to what I wrote in the blog post:)! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog!
xx Julianna
Great post!!! And perfect timing, I’m always reminding myself to enjoy the process and keep going 🙂
Thank you so much Katie! Sending you lots of love today!
xx Julianna
Great post Julianna and so timely! You’re such an inspiration and I think of you often and all that you have achieved. I find blogging very overwhelming and all consuming. There is just so much to learn that it can be suffocating. I would love to connect with you more and pick your brain. I am curious how you manage to have a full time job, plan a wedding, and still have a social life. You’re a true #girlboss
Love these beautiful picture too, they make me yearn for spring.
https://laceandpearlsblog.com
Awww thank you so much Asa! Your comment truly means so much:). Planing a wedding can get a bit overwhelming at times but Chuck’s dad is my unofficial wedding planner;)! Sending you tons of love and hoping you had a fabulous day!
xx Julianna
Starting out as a new blogger,this is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and positive outlook. You’re greatly appreciated!
Of course, gorgeous! I am so happy you loved the post and thank you so much for you kind comment:).
xx Julianna
that is true 🙂
outfit: black & gold
Love the amazing and supportive message you put out in your tips! I have been through all of that on my journey as well and it’s so liberating not having to compare or worry about things anymore!
Lovely, as always.
Mariam | The Petite Bijou
Thank you so much Mariam! I could not agree more:). Sending you tons of love today!
xx Julianna
These are all so true! I just hit my one year blogging mark too and there is so much inspiration out there but you won’t be able to do anything if you keep comparing yourself to others! I’m still trying to work on it too. And, there really is so much to learn but it is such a great community! Loving your post!
xo Lauren
https://www.earthtostyle.com/
Thank you so much beautiful! Your kind comment means so much!
xx Julianna