Daily writing prompt

Why do you blog?

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I blog because it’s a fun way to share my thoughts. I used to share my thoughts with little to no filter on Twitter, but I slowly stopped. A part of me feels that blogging is similar to what I used to do on Twitter but gives it more thought, not sharing for the sake of sharing or just pouring mindless things on social media. It feels different as if it needs to be crafted with care.

Besides, I like the writing prompts that WordPress shares with the community, and I enjoy answering them and reading other people’s posts. It’s inspiring to see the different perspectives. I want to think that I learn from various perspectives. In contrast, I resonate with similar ones (however, we tend to prefer opinions closer to our own).

Also, I’ve learned and improved a lot by reading about self-development. That’s why I occasionally write about self-development, time management, goal setting, and related topics. I hope my posts can help others on their own self-improvement journeys. Still, it might be challenging, given that I’m not consistent enough to promote my content and post every day (or even every week).

Now, why should I keep on blogging, though? Well, as a proofreader and editor, I think that writing and having to check and double-check what I wrote keeps me in check. It’s a good mental exercise, isn’t it? What do you think?

About the Author:
I’m Astrid, a biologist who made a career shift to become a virtual assistant and an accountability partner. My journey from the world of science to customer service and freelancing has given me a unique perspective on life, and I sometimes share it here on WordPress.

Do you need a capable and reliable accountability partner? Contact me on Fiverr or LinkedIn.