I started my blog happiness project 6 months ago. Wowza, time is flying. I recently logged in to ye ol’ blog to review what I have planned for myself + artsosh in the coming months. Instead of feeling excited, I felt a little ugh, a little meh, a little uh-oh, I don’t really want to do that anymore. Then I started wondering – is it okay to change my blog happiness project half way through? Is that allowed? Will Gretchen be mad at me?
I posed this question to the Be Happy fb group and the response was: Of course! As long as you’re not changing your plan as a way to avoid something, then it’s absolutely okay. Phew. Good. And I couldn’t agree more. (p.s. such a great group, join the be happy convo here!)
Why did I think I couldn’t change my plan? Just because it was written in web ink? That’s cray. I’ve learned SO much since writing those goals in September. There’s no way I can make goals for an entire year without doing a little editing, revising, and improving as I go along.
Happiness projects, life lists, 30 before 30 lists – I LOVE all of these ideas… but until last year, I never participated. And I think it’s because of this issue. How the heck do I know what I’ll want to do in the future? I never started a list because I knew I’d want to change it. But the thing I didn’t realize before is that THAT’S OKAY! Just start where you are… and you can always change direction.
Our lists + goals should change and evolve over time. In fact, they have to. We’re not going to be the same person 6 months, maybe even 6 days from now. Is it just me or does a lot seem to happen in a week? Just me?
For my blog happiness project, I originally planned to take video blogshop & blogcademy in the coming months. But, honestly, super srsly, I’ve taken in SO much information in the last 6 months, the gi-normous cherry on that sundae being Alt Summit. I deeply feel I need to sit with all of the information I’ve taken in, ask myself what the heck I want to do with all of it, and go from there.
I can learn everything in the world about blogging, but if I don’t start utilizing it? Well that’s not very helpful for anyone… Do you guys ever feel this way? Like you just have to turn within and have a little conference with yourself about errthang? That’s where I’m at.
Time to reassess, embrace change, and plan out the next 6 months for this blog in an even bigger and better way than I did last September… SO excited.
Happy valentine’s day, awesome readers and my be happy linkup crew! I love you.
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Super excited to hear what you come up wit!. I’ve been wanting to do blogshop forever but the price is so steep I’m not sure when I will actually make it. Are you going to do a video for bschool? I want to but I am terrified of video! I listened to an interview with her and Kris Carr and you get access for life once you join it you can get a refund during the first 30 days if its not meshing for you.
That’s how I feel about video blogshop, too. I’m not really sure video is where I want to go… I need to be sure before signing up + booking a flight + finding a place to stay. Unless she comes to Denver… ha!
Omg I’m terrified of video, too!! When I heard we had to make a video, my heart sank a little lol. I don’t think I’ll do one, but I am considering paying. I went through her B School tour pdf, it sounds so incredible. Gah I don’t know!! What do you think? Are you gonna do it??
I love that you’re adding new things and taking away some from your Happiness Project. I’ve done a few updates and tailoring myself and I think that’s OK. As long as you never stop working on it, you should be fine. Happy Valentine’s Day, lady!
Thanks, lady!! Totally agree. It’s a work in progress, right? It’s ever-evolving! Happy love day to you!!
we love you too! i also think if you didn’t look back and reassess your goals, you would majorly be limited your growth/evolution. change is good. i recently looked back at my 30×30 list (that I just made in October) and realized I may not be as excited about some of those things as I once was. And I decided that that’s okay. :)
That is so great to hear! Not reassessing is totally limiting – and kind of defeats the purpose of the whole “happiness” project thing lol. It’s funny, I always feel like I have to follow the rules… even those I write for myself! Maybe I should dedicate a whole month to NOT following the rules! Hmm, that’s intriguing… :)
Where did you find the PDF? Any idea how much it is?
I found it through a link from her last training video… oh! found it again. If you click on the link to this last video, there’s a link in the top right corner that says “Click here to learn about b-school.” It opens the pdf.
http://rhhbschool.com/d83jkd74hf7rj/
It’s $1999 :/
Sometimes it’s not until you are in the deep end of things that you realize you need to adjust what you are doing. There’s nothing wrong with that… in my opinion that’s growth!
Amen, sista!! That IS growth! Well-said. If I was still in the same place I was in September when I wrote my list, then I should be concerned :P xo!
Happy Valentine’s Day Erin! I can TOTALLY relate. I’m re-evaluating my goals based on where I want to be. I think it’s all about learning and growing in who you are and obs you’re doing this. I’m gonna be adjusting things a bit based on where I am now too.
High five, sista-friend!! It’s been SO helpful to hear you & everyone else weigh in on this. Funny how I felt nervous to change my plan – the plan I had written! So silly :) I can’t wait to see what your adjustments are! Heart you!
Happy Love Day, Erin! Totally OK to step back and reassess. AND I think it’s very important to absorb all that you have learned and think about what you want to do with that information before throwing even more info into the mix. There is soooo much good info for bloggers out there, but we really have to pick and choose the voices we want to listen to and we need time to digest and implement what’s been heard.
So I say unless it’s something crucial for taking your blog to where you want it to be AND you may not get the opportunity again do it. Otherwise, just say no. ;-)
That is SUCH a great point – pick and choose the voices we want to listen to. It can be so overwhelming hearing everyone’s tips and tricks. You’re right, we all need to find the advice and info that resonates with us and go from there… and, for me, that requires some reflection and quiet time haha. It’s time for more digesting + implementing! :)
Thanks! Not sure how I missed that!
I’m sure I posted something already!
Yes to the change in direction. And the time to absorb and assimilate what you’ve learned already. For me it’s like distracting shiny bits of paper. I almost need blinders so I can focus on perfecting what I have learned to date. Focus on how and what I want to apply before I add more.
A big focus for me this year is photography and I need to keep on track and not get distracted.
Whenever I am tempted I keep reminding myself, “is this getting me closer to or farther from my goals for this year?” It’s all good stuff but it can’t all be done at once. Or in the same year.
Oh wow, that’s such a good thing to ask! “Is this getting me closer to or farther from my goals for this year?” I’m printing that out in giant letters and taping it above my computer haha. I’m definitely feeling like I need some blinders lately. Artsy Forager made such a great point about picking and choosing the voices we want to listen to, because there are soooo many voices and opinions out there. It’s definitely a goal of mine to only listen to those voices & advice that resonate with me and my bigger vision for artsosh…
Gah you’re so good! I always get so much from your comments, thank you :)