Four Reasons You Should Blog

August 27, 2013

Have you considered becoming a blogger? If so, I’d like to encourage you to jump in. The water’s fine!

If you need a little encouragement, here are four reasons I think you should blog:

  1. Blog for yourself. The discipline of organizing your ideas into a blog post will result in your having better ideas. Trust me, you will be more creative, more articulate and more organized when you blog. I can’t explain it. It just happens. I’ve found that the more ideas I share, the more they are magically replaced with better, more creative ones. Try it!
  2. Blog to enhance your career. Blogging has a way of boosting your professional credibility. You ideas, your insights and your experiences somehow carry more weight when you publish them online in a blog post. Other will appreciate your sharing things you’ve learned, obstacles you’ve overcome and experiences you’ve had. Write blog posts that you’d like your next employer to read. As television personality Lauren Conrad said, “Blogging is a great way to show your talents and interests to prospective employers, while adding an edge to your resume. If you blog consistently it shows your dedication, passions and creativity – all of which are key attributes employers look for in job candidates.” Read the rest of this entry »