This happens every 3 months or so. I get overwhelmed, lose that spark and choose to say no to blogging.
I like to call it, “Living Life Outside The Blog.”
Yeah.
That’s a good title.
I’ll be back. Real soon!
QUESTION: If you blog, what’s the longest period of time you’ve taken off?
splendid…lindsay
Alexandra says:
It’s always a good thing to take a break once in a while and then you’ll come back with more ideas and more enthusiasm!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
Hope you’re enjoying your time off – I miss you!! =)
Courtney F. says:
It got to be a chore for me so I just stopped one day and let that run it’s course until I missed it. I had no time frame in mind and it ended up being about 6 months. I’ve take a couple months here in there before that though.
Katie says:
Take alllll the time you need. Hope you are getting lots of naps and eating ice cream. Hugs to you and everyone in that sweet family of yours.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says:
Perfect timing. I need to catch up on on some of your posts. :)
The longest break I ever took was two days. I swear, I said I was going to take a reduction, and then I was right back at it…followed by pushing myself to do the Vegan Month of Food and post all week long.
I am starting to get stressed a little bit again, so I might need to REALLY take a break this time. But we’ll see.
Enjoy your life outside the blog!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says:
Blogging is like a job, and we all deserve a vacation from it! Enjoy yourself. See (read) you when you come back! :)
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says:
Everyone deserves a break, especially if you really think you need it. I’ve had my blog only since March so I’m not anywhere near a break. I did take a week long break before though, unintentionally.
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says:
I understand. :) I’ve cut wayyyy back recently. I love reading blogs, but I haven’t been reading them nearly as often because I’m just putting other things first. And I think right now, that’s the best decision for me. :) Enjoy your time!
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife says:
enjoy your time off! (: we will miss you!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says:
I’m actually gearing up to do the SAME thing! I’ve felt a much needed break coming on for a few weeks now and definitely need some time away from the blog to help center myself again. This will only be my second REAL break since starting the blog…I always manage to feel guilty for being absent, but not this time!
Tamara says:
We’ll miss you! But everybody needs a break! Sure you’ll come back with lots of inspiring things to write about!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says:
Recently took a week off, just plain didn’t have time. The longest I went was a little over a month when I needed to get my life together so to speak!
Lea @ Running For Dummies says:
I think it is OK to take a break when you need it. You’ll just come back refreshed and more motivated than ever.. with lots of great content built up! Good Luck! Be back soon
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says:
Enjoy!! We all need and deserve a break! xoxo
Amanda @RunToTheFinish says:
I bow to thee :) I recently decided no more daily posting, only posting what really means something and is useful…it’s great!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says:
Blog sabbaticals are good and healthy. I kind of took one at the end of the summer but I also had guest bloggers lined up so it counts but it doesn’t. I think that I need another one.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says:
Enjoy life, lady! You deserve some time with your beautiful family. We’ll be here after you get your rest. :)
Corrie Anne says:
Have fun! Enjoy! The longest I took off was for our honeymoon. Definitely worth it!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says:
i hope you don’t read this comment til you get back, but i love you. the end.
Calee (@chimes) — life + running says:
I have a major post coming up that’s about this. I need to SLOOOOWWW DOOOOOWWWWN.
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says:
We gots teh blog espn’s. I was just starting to feel like this, too! I think I’ll just leave my laptop at home this weekend when I go to Chicago :)
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says:
Haha I took yesterday off too for the same reason!
Danica @ It's Progression says:
good for you girl. live life!
maria @ lift love life says:
I’m a big supporter of stepping away from blogs to live life. It really helps clear the mind so once you get back into it, you’re on your A game :) Enjoy life, it’s short and oh-so precious!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says:
Good for you! Enjoy your time. I’ve taken off to vacation, but I had guest bloggers… so does that count?
lindsay says:
this is what i call a mini blog sabbatical. I do it all the time. Taking at least a week off. Love you! Go enjoy real life.
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says:
I go blogless every weekend to focus on being with the fam :) Enjoy your breather!
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says:
Since I haven’t had this blog to long (started in May) I’ve only gone 2 days without blogging, on the weekend. I definitely feel like I ‘should’ blog every day during the week but I’m sure I’ll hit the point where I feel like taking some time off like you did!