I recently put down google friend connect from my blog.Well, it was inspired by this post and this post.I feel like they have a point.And reading their posts made me feel a bit guilty.You see, at some point, those numbers became such a big deal for me.Like, if my followers didn’t grow, then I must be a really lousy blogger.And if I didn’t get as much comments on my posts, then I probably am a terrible writer.Bottom line, I used those numbers to gauge my success as a blogger.
So I told myself, I can’t let those numbers define how good or bad a blogger (or a person) I am.
I think way too deeply, I know.But really, behind all my madness in those numbers was a person desperate for other people’s attention…And approval.That’s why I think it’s something I shouldn’t just ignore…Since blogging is one of the things I currently enjoy doing.I knew focusing too much on those numbers would destroy my love for blogging.And eventually, I knew it could destroy ME…My self-esteem…And overall, the way I saw myself.
I’m glad I came to this realization before that happens.And although it does feel good to see those numbers increase…I found it liberating when I no longer saw it on my side bar.
And yes, blogging for me could not have been any better than this.
