Recently, I had a conversation with @thenewsrookie about blogging and social media. We talked about a lot of things, then somewhere in the conversation I talked about all the things I had quit doing in order to continue blogging and playing around in the space of social media. His response to this was “sacrificing in the name of social media.”
I thought this was such a great quote that I’m turning it into a blog post. So what did I actually sacrifice for social media?
Some Things Don’t Change
First, let me tell you what I didn’t sacrifice. I didn’t sacrifice time with my wife and family. The time with the people that are most important to me stays no matter what. I’ve needed to set a schedule in order to keep this promise.
I also don’t sacrifice some of my down time. Everyone needs a little time to unplug and zone out. Staring at a computer at my job all day and then staring at one when I get home at night can get a little rough. I’ve made sure to take the time to get away from the ringing iPhones and emails that need answering.
The Sacrifices
Now, it’s time to discuss what has changed. I’ve limited my paintball playing to once or twice a year. That’s down from once or twice a month. It’s an expensive and time consuming hobby. I did make a trip this past summer to a big event, but that has been the only time I’ve played in the last year.
I’ve also reduced my time playing video games. I used to play most of the hit games and some of the not so great games. Now, I have to really pick and choose which games to play.
I mentioned previously about making sure you have downtime. I really believe in this, but I will say that blogging has impacted my downtime as well. I would be lying if I said I kept the same amount of downtime. It’s still there, but it is less than it was before.
Where I Stand
This may not seem like the most positive article so far, but I will tell you that all the sacrifices I have made have been worth it. The hobbies I’ve had before have just turned into this new hobby of blogging and social media. I really enjoy the challenge and am always excited to work on my blog when I get the chance.
If you are considering starting a blog or getting more into social media, I really recommend it, but just keep in mind the sacrifices that will have to be made to get truly involved in the space.
What things have you given up or changed in order to devote more time to blogging or social media? Are you like me and think it’s worth it?
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