Blogging Can Help You Survive

As I was cleaning out my "favorites" in Explorer, I came across a great article from the Blog Herald I had wanted to blog about. I know blogs are supposed to be timely, and although this is from October, I think this is even more timely now then in the past. Titled "6 Ways Blogs May Help You Survive the Economy," the entire article discusses how blogging can be beneficial in these hard economic times.

Three of the six really stood out to me. First, was to use blogs to find spending/saving tips. Many people blog for their enjoyment and will talk about their daily life. As a college student, I am always looking for ways to cut corners. The article discussed how some women are blogging about how they save money by clipping coupons. We all hear about how much we can save from people on television and specialists, but hearing a mother say it makes it so much more meaningful. Personally, I trust this because I know mom's run around the grocery on a daily basis trying to save some money.

Also, blogging and social networking help to build a support system. People are losing jobs and stuggling to make ends meet. By starting a blog, they can form relationships with people who can help them to get through these rought times. Whether getting a comment or e-mail, knowing someone who cares can help you keep pushing forward.

Lastly, blogs are all about you. The blog needs you to survive. And you need the blog to record your thoughts opinions. They are a great way to take time to yourself and forget what is going on around you. Instead, you can write about what you are doing lately, an interesting article you read or a hardship you are trying to overcome. No matter what, when you blog you develop readers who also depend on you. They are interested in what you have to say and look forward to new posts.

After reading all of the six positives, I realized I definitely need to blog more often. It's something I enjoy. I like reading about current issues and giving my opinion on them. I also think it is important to look at my own life and talk about what is going on. It's a great way to analyze what I've been doing and how I am handling situations. New goal for next quarter- blog weekly, if not more!