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Falling behind on my blogging is one of the things I dislike the most. It nags at me until I catch back up. Unfortunately, this month—and especially this past week—life decided to shake things up in a way I wasn’t prepared for.
Car Troubles That Stalled Everything
Our car went out of commission for three long days. At first, we weren’t sure what the issue was. We spent hours trying to get a clear diagnosis, only to discover it was just the battery. As frustrating as it was, I felt a huge wave of relief that it wasn’t something more serious. Still, batteries today aren’t cheap, and it ended up costing more than I’d like to admit.
In the meantime, I had to rely on my kids to play chauffeur. While I’m grateful they were willing to help, it completely disrupted my normal routine. My schedule was thrown off, my productivity tanked, and my mood followed right behind it.
When Blogging Has to Take a Back Seat
Because of all the chaos, my blogging suffered. I missed posts I had planned, and not only that, but my actual “job” fell behind as well. It’s a domino effect when one thing goes wrong—everything else seems to wobble and collapse with it.
I hate the feeling of being behind, especially when it comes to my blog. Writing and sharing here is something I look forward to, and when I can’t keep up, it weighs on me.
A Funk During My Favorite Season
What makes it even worse is that this is my absolute favorite time of year. Fall is when I feel the most inspired, the most cozy, and the most motivated. So to be in a funk during a season I usually love feels especially discouraging. I want to be soaking up every pumpkin spice candle, every cool breeze, and every bit of fall magic—not stressing about being off track.
Finding the Silver Lining
Still, I’m trying to remind myself that sometimes a short hiatus isn’t a bad thing. Being forced to step away from the blog for a few days can be the reset I didn’t realize I needed. The world doesn’t fall apart if I miss a post. In fact, I usually come back with a little more energy and clarity once I’ve had a moment to breathe.
Getting Back to Normal
Thankfully, our car is back on the road, and I’m slowly finding my way back into a rhythm. It may take a few days to truly feel caught up, but I know I’ll get there. Here’s to shaking off this funk and getting back to the swing of things—just in time to enjoy the season I love the most.
Because at the end of the day, life happens. Plans get delayed, moods get shifted, and blogs get put on hold. What matters is finding your way back, even if it takes a little longer than you’d like.
Lisa Crow contributed to this article. She is a true crime junkie and lifestyle blogger based in Waco, Texas. Lisa is the Head of Content at Gigi’s Ramblings and Southern Bred True Crime Junkie. She spends her free time traveling when she can and making memories with her large family which consists of six children and fifteen grandchildren.