This month is my 3 year anniversary of this blog! It’s changed so much over the years and I feel like now is a good time to really think about where I want it to go in the future. One thing that I really wanted to do for my blogging career is take some courses this year. I’ve long been a Holly Becker (of Decor8blog.com fame) fan-girl, so when she announced that she was going to be offering a new e-course this month called Blog Boss, I knew I had to find a way to take it!
Taking charge, making changes
As you may know, I’ve been going through a lot of changes in my life this year, meaning it’s time to make some changes in my professional life as well. I am definitely ready to embrace my blogging career, further it and dive in to more opportunities. One thing I’ve been thinking about lately is the direction that I want to take Being Tazim. I am really passionate about home décor and interiors, but my posts here kind of get lost in the shuffle – and I feel like I also love blogging about all the other topics here as well.
I’ve been blogging less about home décor and sharing more of my personal insights, and focusing on DIY/craft projects. The reason? Well, you heard it here first (true for most of you): I’m starting a 2nd blog!
My new blog is called Love Snap Make and is set-up (a bit) all ready. It will focus on unique content, furniture DIY projects, and weird and interesting things found at IKEA (amongst other things). The first homework assignment for the Blog Boss course is all about writing a list of what you love, what you want to improve on and what you don’t want for your blog. Because of the assignment, I have a clear vision for how I want Love Snap Make to look, what it will have content-wise and where I see Being Tazim heading. I’m so excited to get going on the rest of the course, and to getting started on my new blog.
I’m making big changes this year – and my phrase for the year is ‘Stop Waiting’, which applies pretty well to my blogs. I want a career as a blogger full-time, as well as freelancing and all the other great opportunities that are possible. I’m ready to make these major changes and start living the life I want.
How about you? What changes do you foresee for your blog this year?
I love this post! I love the idea of "stop waiting" and make it happen! Imagine how empowered we would all feel if that is our mantra! I'm also in the BYW course with you and am having a great time improving my blog and reading other blogs! And congratulations on going for a full-time blogging career!
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Thank you – I think the positive thoughts have got to help, right?! 🙂 I'm glad you're enjoying the class as well. I like it a lot – even the homework!
So true! I have a similar "word" or "phrase" for this year and it seems to be opening up new opportunites. Congrats on the new blog. Wishing you much success!
Hi Shauna,
I'm glad to hear new opportunities have been coming your way so far this year. Thank you – I'm excited about the new venture.
Every day I think of another change I want to make in my life and my blog. I think I get stuck in a rut and nothing ever changes. I'm headed to check out your new blog…how exciting!!
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I love this post Tazim. Somehow putting your goals out there in the blogosphere makes them more "real" doesn't it? It sounds like you are really going for it — good for you! Can't wait to follow your progress.
xo, Heather
Hi Heather,
I totally agree – I am accountable now that my goals are on my blog! :)Thank you for you support and for visiting!
Loved this post! Your words straight from the heart 🙂 I felt I was having a cup of coffee with you and that you were telling me this. I've been blogging for many years – nearly 8!!! – but only now I feel that I'm ready for the big leap which is to become a pro blogger and that is why I decided to take the BlogBoss course with Holly.
🙂 Have a lovely Sunday
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Hi Margarida,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. 🙂 It's nice to 'meet' you! I'm loving the class so far, and am glad to hear that even a seasoned blogger is able to take something away from it – it is very encouraging, as it makes me feel like there is always room to grow.
Congrats on the new blog!! I can't wait to see what goodies at Ikea you find. I have a wall of bookshelves from them I adore, but the shipping cost more than the shelves and the nearest store is 4+ hours away so I'll be wanting a store even more now I'm sure!!
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Hi Laura – thank you! Our nearest IKEA is a 'test' location, so we often see stuff that isn't actually out yet. . .weird stuff, usually! 🙂
Yay for the new blog – so glad you're taking that step!
I see mine as going in the same direction that I'm focusing on now – trying to add more content and connecting with my readers!
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Thank you Lindsey! Those are definitely good things to focus on
Woo hoo! Love the new site and the new mentality! I want to jump on board!!
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Awe, thanks! 🙂 Hopefully it'll look a bit more polished, soon – have lots to do over there before it's ready
Hi Tazim! Popping from BYW. I found your blog very interesting. I'm dying to see the new one!
Have a wonderful week!
Rosa
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Hi Rosa. Thanks so much! Lovely to meet you. 🙂
I'm excited so about your new blog – such a fan of DIY projects!
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I'm glad to hear it Angela! Hopefully it won't disappoint.
Hi Im a fellow student on the decor8 course. Good on you for tackling the homework so head on! I want to take my blog to a bit more of a professional level as well and really looking forward to what else we will be learning in the coming weeks. I feel I've already got so much out of it 😀 See you in class !
Hi Michelle,
Lovely to meet you! I think that the Blog Boss course will help a lot, especially to motivate and inspire me.
I'm getting more personal again on mine and want to tighten my topic focus… build my vlogging… and launch a new blog. Eeps! It's exciting though and I'm glad to be on this journey with you!
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I love seeing your vlogs! A new blog? Whoa! That is really exciting, indeed. 🙂
Congrats on 3 years! Can't wait to see the new site. Good luck with the course, so cool you're taking charge:-)
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Thanks Linette! Should be ready in a few weeks.