Evelyn’s Blog is Alive and Well

Is blogging dead?  I don’t think so, but this blog was dead for most of 2020. My last post was on June 1, 2020, and as I write this post, it is February 1, 2021 (8 months). I’ve been gone a long time; I hope I still have some readers. If you’re reading this, thank you for rocking with me.

What Happened?

I stopped blogging because I didn’t have anything to share in written format. When I look back, I realize that I had a lot to share; I just had no desire to publish it on my blog.

Writing and reading are my loves, but I stopped doing any of them. I checked out and only focused on one thing, growing my YouTube channel.

COVID-19 happened, lockdowns happened, masks happened, and so much more.

I Quit Social Media

Some of you follow me on other social media platforms and probably noticed that I deleted most of my social media accounts. I’ve deleted accounts in the past, so it’s nothing for me to hit the delete button.

For months I was only active on YouTube, but when January 2021 came, I decided to ease back into using social media. I use social media with a purpose, something I wasn’t doing in the past.

While I was away from the major social media platforms, I focused on growing my YouTube channel, and in September 2020, I reached the requirements for monetization – 4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers.

Where attention goes, energy flows – I am ready for my energy to flow, and my attention is focused on creating.

Why I Left Social Media

Social media is a great tool to spread your message, marketing your business, and connecting with like-minded people. But it can also be a toxic place to spend your time.

Reasons why I left social media:

• manage stress
• get away from the negativity
• focus on growing my YouTube Channel (currently have 1,380 subscribers and 47 subscribers on my second channel).

I don’t use social media the way I used it in the past.  I create the experience I want to have, and I know my purpose for using social media.

Here are some reasons why I use social media:

• market myself and what I do
• inspire and help others
• share what I know
• have fun.

What to Expect on this Blog?

Evelyn’s Blog is a lifestyle blog, but I continue to focus on healthy living/wellness, which is the blog’s foundation.  The only change you’ll see is that I’ll publish beauty and self-development posts.

Expect new blog posts every Tuesday and Thursday.  Be sure to subscribe to the blog to stay in the loop. 

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Final Words

Sometimes we have to step away to turn off the outside noise for peace and clarity. I am refreshed and excited to get back to doing what I love.

When you know why you’re doing something, you are more likely to stay focused, follow-through, and get stuff done. Can I get an amen?

Thank you so much for being a reader of Evelyn’s Blog at evelynparham.com!

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Until next time,

Take care!