Does the length of a post matter?

As a blogger, do you prefer longer or shorter posts. Should there be an extended background or should a post be short and sweet and to the point? How many words do you actually need to get your message across....

Finding images for your blog and managing them.

One of the things I enjoy about blogging besides the writing itself and commenting, is the hunt for an image that illustrates the gist of the post. Finding that one picture can be so fun and making your post to be just right. Image from CleanPNG.com What added value can the right image mean for …

Throwback Thursday – Depression and self-care.

Approximately a year ago I wrote one of my first posts on this blog. I plan to revisit some oldies and shed my light on them from the present moment. Just to see how far I’ve come already. I started this blog as a personal outlet of thoughts, worries and emotions. One of the first …

One year on WordPress!

Hello lovely followers and readers, how are you doing today? This date is special for me as it marks my one year being active in the WP-community. A year ago I published two posts that would propel me into a journey of blogging. Those two posts were posted on the same day and gathered combined …

Why blogging is good for your mental health – Shared stories empower people.

The power of storytelling. I started this blog in October 2018. I wrote two short posts about burnout. Almost a year later I needed to pour my thoughts onto my screen just to get them out of my head. It worked. Somehow I was able to work through what was troubling my mind at the …