Do You Take Yourself Too Seriously?
I received some invaluable advice from a friend the other day which applies to all bloggers and anyone who puts themselves “out there”. I thought I would share it with you while I try to find the shop where I can get a thicker skin.
“I read somewhere quite recently that to make it in an industry where others critique you, the only way to survive (emotionally, spiritually, etc.) is learn how to grow thick skin, learn to not take yourself too seriously, and be your own voice of reason/advocate.”
As I have real difficulty with the “grow a thick skin” part of the advice, I’m focusing on “not taking myself too seriously” and “be my own voice of reason”. I am a mum. I am a blogger. I am a mummy blogger. I am a writer. I am enjoying what I’m doing. I’m trying to make a difference with campaigns like the Pampers Big Kiss but I’m not going to solve the world’s ills with my blog or my writing.
If you’re starting out in blogging, perhaps you might want to consider those three nuggets of advice? While we’re out here, not taking ourselves too seriously, maybe we could also consider being adults and more professional in how we work, whether it’s for pay or in-kind. I don’t see Fishing Bloggers behaving unprofessionally and trying to stir the waters (ha…stir the waters…fish…water…ha).
One day the PR pitches will become more of a novelty than an expectation. One day the trend of using parent bloggers to review products, attend events and write about their experiences will become out of fashion. One day Fishing Bloggers may be the “IT GIRL” (or is it “It Fish”). Until then maybe parent bloggers can enjoy the perks, write about their experiences and act like grown ups.
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Hmmm, forget the thick skin. In fact, forget everything. I find if I pretend it isn’t happening then usually, after a while, it isn’t. Simples! Christian Science uses a somewhat similar strategy, I’m told, but is seldom as effective.
I pride myself on not taking myself seriously, skin is getting thicker by the day and often talk to myself! You’ve made some really good points. Now lets get back to doing what we enjoy and if a few perks come along what they hey!
Great post and some really good points made good advice for a new blogger and old! xx
You know me… take myself very seriously
That said, good point, we need to act like adults and remember that the offers that come in will only come in for as long as we are a community that people want to work with
Yep, I like that and totally agree! Good job for pointing out x
I don’t think bloggers are taken seriously enough in PR companies its only now really there are specialist arms of PR Companies that are realising how fantastic and influential the blogging community can be. You (Me) are offering a great way to get products reviewed by a valued source who people can trust and I love that. Plus bloggers are much lovlier to deal with than national journalists so much more friendlier!
I’m trying to pick bloggers than genuinally like the product so I’m not interested in how many followers they may have i just want passionate people on board. on the flip side of this I also have recieved my first product to review from a pr company and I was so excited to get it!!