10 Benefits of Blogging

October 25th marks my five-year Blogoversary – five years since I began blogging!
Blogging definitely requires time and energy, but you can gain much by doing it with passion and persistence!

Below are just some of the boons I’ve experienced since beginning my blog 5 years ago!

1. Connecting with others and becoming a part of a community. ​I've been fortunate enough to communicate with many other creative people all over the world through blogging. I've also met great friends through the process of blogging! Participating in and meeting others through The Original Documented Life Project™ The Journal this year has brought such joy into my life!

2. Inspiring others and being inspired by others.
Recently being asked to be the StencilGirl Products Blog/Social Media Coordinator is one dream that's come true from blogging!

3. Learning new technology. Whether it's HTML code, creating a blog button, or experimenting with my DSLR camera, I am constantly learning new technology to improve my blog.

​4. Creating goals: for both my blog and my life.  

5. Attaining goals. Keeping a blog keeps me accountable.

6. Creating art!

7. Researching with purpose. 
I love discovering other artists who create map art and connecting with these artists, too!

8. A sense of consistency and grounding.
With the ups and downs of life, blogging remains a constant in mine. 

9. You’ll accomplish more than you ever thought you could! 

10. Blogging is something wonderful to look forward to!

Have a wonderful week and many thanks to those who have connected to me through my blog!
I feel incredibly grateful!