HOW I PREPARE + STAY CONSISTENT WITH BLOGGING

2015 has been my year of "stick to your ish girl" mentality. I love blogging and sharing my random thoughts and loves with others on the web. Like many people though, I've experienced my fair share of blogger burnout one too many times.

Last year was pretty inconsistent on this blog. I'd have an idea, write about it, and say...

"Ok, I'll post again next week. Then another one again the week after."

What happened when the next week came? I was chilling in front of Netflix watching movies or sleeping. After all, I had an excuse to do so right? I felt super bad about the many disappearing acts I committed.

For one, if I wanted to be seen as a resource of anyone's daily reads and random musings, I had to get my act together. Especially if I wanted to be taken more seriously as a blogger for business reasons. How was I ever going to land that partnership with brands like Glossier if I can't even prove I can be committed to my own blog?

Here's how I got that "act- right" in my system. I was able to implement a system for myself. To prepare for my serial blog journey, I would jot down EVERY single thought and idea that would come to mind. I figured many of them would eventually help me create multiple blog topics.

- I made a blogging schedule for photos and posts. I take my awesome photos on Sundays and Mondays. My least busy days of the week. I keep the images nice and simple using these awesome techniques I shared with Brown Girl Bloggers.

- If I don't draft my blogs for the week in advance (one week prior) then I usually draft them the night before I post. I've been sticking to sharing 2-4 posts weekly on Wednesdays Fridays and some Sundays. This varies based in the ideas I have.

You have to have some self-discipline to commit to weekly blogging. I've been doing great at that so far this year. Even when I lack a few ideas. I always think of SOMETHING to share.

- I tend to schedule out my tweets for syndication of my posts. If I don't make it to Hootsuite or Buffer, you can guarantee that I drafted the tweets within Twitter and saved them. So whenever I hop in the app, I can just open up my drafts and send them periodically as I share individual tweets myself.

- I recently acquired the "responsibility" of being an accountability partner. - lol - it's not a job so relax! I welcomed my time to being that good ol yeehaw to Camille of Jealousy Reigns. If you feel you're lacking the commitment to a blog you actually enjoy, having someone to share ideas or thoughts with can really help out. I'm excited for the things Camille will soon be sharing so check her out!

A major thing I lacked outside of blogging last year was luster-filled ideas. I felt like I was blogging from the Matrix. It was cool sharing reviews and all but I wanted my blog to be even more authentic and transparent. I took those many ideas I wrote down in the beginning of the year and allowed myself to enjoy the process.

Live with purpose. Define self. Learn to give yourself permission. - http://t.co/4LTKvtgNWR pic.twitter.com/0bYxoJNzfd
— NeoshaGEE (@NeoshaLatrice) April 3, 2015

I honestly haven't been taking forever to finish a post since doing so. Goodbye 3-hour drafts and hello 45 minutes or less of written purge! The means of me staying consistent and making sure I post weekly lies within holding myself accountable. If you have a goal, what do you expect to do for it to come into fruition? Not being serious or intentional will hinder you every time.

I have a very active 8 month old kid who requires all of my attention throughout the day so if I can stick to consistency on any level - anyone can if they desire too.

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR BLOG FRESH ON A REGULAR BASIS? IF YOU DON'T, WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN DO TO BE MORE PROACTIVE WITH YOUR BLOGGING?