4 Reasons I Didn’t Quit Blogging

First, I would like to welcome (or welcome back)  everyone to GoodGirlGoneFab! I’ve been so excited to have new followers so I wanted to reintroduce myself. I’m Simone Renee, a girl from Detroit who loves makeup and writing. I made this beauty & style blog back in 2015 to share my experiences and tips that have helped me feel fab.  My life and blog have changed so much since then. And I want to thank you for even reading this, it’s helping keep my website alive and flourishing.

But having a blog or a brand is not easy. I never imagined the internal battles I would face with trying to create fun, consistent and relatable content for you. And 2018 hasn’t been my best year mentally and unfortunately, it has taken a toll on my professional, personal, financial and even my blogging life. I’ve been pretty open about my mental issues and how I cope.

So all of this is to say, you’re not alone. If you have your own platform or business, there will be times where views and clientele are low. But there’s always someone cheering you on. Here is why I keep pushing:

1. It’s My Purpose

I’ve wanted to give up blogging this year but I didn’t because I have people like you cheering me on. I didn’t realize that GoodGirlGoneFab made other people excited. I truly thought that it was just something I did and people didn’t care. However, there’s not a better feeling than having the courage to share a blog post and having a person let me know they read it– and enjoyed. I’m creating something valuable to other and it’s free to access.

2. Lost Without You

When I’m not creating GGGF blog content, I’m lost in the world. Honestly. So that could explain why 2018 was tough. I had no direction and I wasn’t allowing myself to be the fun and creative being I was born to be. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I realized getting online to talk about beauty and style was the only future I see for myself. And if no one else is giving me a platform, why eliminate my own?

3. Too Big Of An Investment

I use what I have to blog. Which means I don’t have a DSLR camera, I use my iPhone X to shoot 95% of my shots. However, I still have spent thousands of dollars on GGGF or on things to feature. It wouldn’t make sense to waste all of this money AND time just because I want to give up. Even when money is tight, I still find a way to invest in my brand because it keeps me going.

4. I Learned Patience

I thought I would be a mega blogger by now. Lol. But looking back on it, I haven’t allowed myself enough time to grow. Every year I see the personal growth and blog growth and realize things take time. Being honest with myself has allowed room for me to take a step back to know when it’s not my time. But it’s coming soon. With learning patience, I have to also challenge myself to be consistent. So if you see me complaining about not being where I want to be, please send me a friendly reminder that it’s never too late and I have to put in the work.

I hope this has inspired you to keep your craft and passion alive. It’s all we have to stand out in the world and it will make a difference.