When I started my blog, I thought my biggest challenges would be technical—learning SEO, figuring out hosting, or creating content that people actually wanted to read. But over time, I realised that the real breakthroughs didn’t come from tools or tactics. They came from mindset shifts that helped me stay motivated, manage stress, and keep showing up.
Here are the shifts that have made the biggest difference for me.
1. Embracing Challenges and Learning Curves
In the early days, I’d often feel frustrated when I hit a wall—whether it was figuring out WordPress quirks or not understanding a piece of SEO advice. Now, I see challenges as part of the deal.
Instead of thinking, “Why is this so hard?”, I remind myself, “This is where I grow.” Every roadblock is a chance to learn something I didn’t know yesterday. This shift turned frustration into curiosity—and that alone reduced a lot of stress.
2. Finding Joy in the Process
I used to be so focused on the end goal—traffic, income, growth—that I forgot to enjoy the journey. Now, I take time to notice the little wins: the joy of creating a post I’m proud of, the satisfaction of improving my site’s design, even the fun of brainstorming blog topics.
By focusing on the day-to-day experience, I stay engaged and excited, instead of constantly chasing “what’s next.”
3. Practising Gratitude for the Privilege to Create
One of the biggest stress-busters for me has been counting my blessings. I remind myself that I get to:
- Work autonomously
- Create something I’m genuinely excited about
- Be self-directed in how I spend my time
- Express myself freely
- Discover more about myself and my interests through the act of creating
That shift—seeing blogging as a privilege rather than a burden—makes every task feel lighter.
4. Reframing Stress and Staying Optimistic
I realised I had a habit of unloading my blogging stress onto my partner, which often meant I was reinforcing my own negativity. So I made a conscious choice to speak more positively about my progress, even when things were uncertain.
That doesn’t mean ignoring challenges—it means acknowledging them while still believing things will work out. This practice has strengthened my optimism and helped me truly trust the process.
5. Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
I’ve faced two types of scarcity mindset:
- Money – Hesitating to invest in courses, tools, or resources.
- Time – Feeling like I had to be successful immediately.
Letting go of both has been huge. I now see spending on my learning as an investment, not a risk. And I’ve released the pressure to “make it” overnight. Success builds over time—and that’s okay.
6. Trusting Myself and My Unique Workflow
It’s easy to compare my methods to other successful bloggers and feel like I’m doing it “wrong.” But the truth is, my workflow is different because I am different.
Some people thrive on rigid schedules, while I work better in focused bursts. Accepting that my process is my own has helped me stop second-guessing and start leaning into my strengths.
7. Managing Overwhelm with Planning and Organisation
When I feel scattered, my stress skyrockets. So I’ve started using simple organisational systems to keep my blogging workload manageable:
- Breaking big projects into smaller, trackable tasks
- Using a content calendar to see what’s coming up
- Scheduling focused work sessions instead of multitasking
These habits help me stay on track without burning out.
8. Asking for and Accepting Help
I used to feel like I had to do everything myself. Now, I’m learning to ask for help—whether that’s letting my partner cook dinner, or embracing simple meals like scrambled eggs with a quick side salad when time is short.
It’s a small thing, but it frees up mental space and energy I can put back into my blog.
Final Thoughts
Blogging can be stressful, especially when you’re balancing it with everyday life. But these mindset shifts have helped me replace anxiety with motivation, and overwhelm with clarity.
The more I focus on what I can control—my thoughts, my process, my actions—the more progress I make. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that showing up consistently, even in small ways, compounds over time.
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