Blogging opens up new opportunities mainly because a blog can be read by anyone in the world.<\/strong>\u00a0Who knows who discovers your blog? If you have concrete goals from the beginning (e.g. to use your blog as a resume or establish yourself as a credible expert in an industry), then you will naturally take steps to reach those goals.<\/p>\n In some cases, you may be invited to speak at conferences, write a column for a large publication such as Forbes or US News, or establish yourself as a community leader. You may even find a career that you are passionate about and is better suited to your skills and talents.<\/p>\n Lastly, a new job may not be directly correlated to your blog but, as we\u2019ve discussed above, blogging can help you develop a number of\u00a0transferable skills needed to succeed in a professional setting. For instance, almost all employers look for writing, communication, presentation, critical thinking and leadership skills \u2013 all side effects of writing a blog.<\/p>\n Yes,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>you starting a blog<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>can certainly make a difference in other people\u2019s lives.<\/strong>\u00a0No matter what you discuss or how unique your situation, there is always the chance that someone else is experiencing a similar challenge, dilemma, or situation. Your blog posts may connect with readers on an intellectual or emotional level, help them cope with a traumatic event, inspire them to try something new, and\/or make a decision to improve their life.<\/p>\n For example, one of the blogs I built is geared towards helping people make better financial decisions. I started it to provide money, career and education advice, and it always makes me smile when I get emails from readers who have used my blog to improve their lives.<\/p>\n Although you might think that your blog\u2019s potential won\u2019t live up to \u201cchanging the world\u201d, to that one person you may have been the catalyst for a life-changing event, making all the difference in his or her world!<\/p>\n Blogging is an activity that requires a certain level of discipline, commitment and time.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Sure, you can ignore your blog when you feel like it but, if you do have goals and want people to actually visit your blog, you will need some degree of organization and time management.<\/p>\n The best part is the positive reinforcement. As more people begin to read, comment and share your blog, the more motivated you\u2019ll become. That\u2019s how most amateur bloggers transition into full-time, professional bloggers.<\/p>\n Writing gives you time to organize your thoughts as well as re-think, re-phrase, delete, edit, and change your beliefs.<\/strong>\u00a0That\u2019s the beautiful thing about writing \u2013 it allows you time to analyze the coherence and logic behind your thinking.<\/p>\n This exercise can eventually become a part of your mental thought process in everyday life, leading you to become a better thinker.<\/p>\n This is especially true if you are looking to blog for personal purposes.<\/strong>\u00a0While your blog may not be meant as a \u201csecret diary\u201d, it can still serve as an emotional outlet.<\/p>\n Studies have shown that\u00a0writing helps people heal emotionally after a traumatic experience. Even if your experiences may not be considered especially traumatic, writing can serve as a way to overcome mental and physical hardships in life.<\/p>\n Writing is a very valuable skill<\/strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Although there are some who think writers are born with such talents, most bloggers will confirm that the art of communication is learned through consistent practice. And contrary to popular belief, some of the most high-traffic blogs are written in a conversational tone.<\/p>\n As you consistently blog, you will begin to pay more attention to word-choice, sentence structure, tone, and writing copy.\u00a0Learning how to write good blog posts\u00a0will certainly refine your writing skills in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Blogging can Offer New Opportunities. Blogging opens up new opportunities mainly because a blog can be read by anyone in the world.\u00a0Who knows who discovers your blog? 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You Will Develop Healthier Habits.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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