Why I Won’t Be Blogging for a Few Months

I’ve decided it’s time to take a break from blogging for a little while.

It’s not that I’m tired of writing. Far from it. The past several months have been wildly fruitful writing-wise, producing thousands of words’ worth of blog posts and newsletters, articles for blog swaps with fellow writers, and pieces to submit to print and online publications, plus a few other projects. And that’s just what has made it to the page, not counting ideas that have come to mind for more things to write about.

So it’s not because of a lack of ideas or the desire to write about them.

What is the reason, then?

It’s because I would like to pause and make space for other things while still in a fruitful season, before I run into burnout and am forced to stop. Creativity often comes in seasons, and I want to lean into those rhythms in order to maintain a realistic pace that’s sustainable in the long run. Part of that includes taking breaks sometimes.

Note that I’m taking a break from blogging, not writing. I plan to keep writing during this time, just in different forms and on different things. There are a few projects I’m excited to start working on (which you’ll hear about in due time). I’m hoping to focus on things outside my usual categories, letting ideas for future blog posts percolate under the surface for the time being.

I also plan to use this time to “refill the well,” so to speak, doing more of the things that refresh me creatively, such as reading and journaling.

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A couple of housekeeping items: I plan to send my bimonthly newsletter as usual, so if you’re subscribed to my email list, you’ll hear from me then. (If you’re not subscribed and you’d like to sign up, you can do so here.)

And as always, if you want to get in touch, whether it’s something you’d like to share, discuss, or ask me about; thoughts on a blog post; or something else, you’re welcome to reach out using the contact form on my about page. I love hearing from readers!

I hope to have plenty of fresh things to share with you all when I return.