Blogaholics Anonymous

Writer's block. I'm afraid I've got it - BAD. Truthfully, I can't blame it all on writer's block.

Hi, my name is Caroline and I'm insecure.

What about, you say? Oh, just about my posts in general. I am really bad about comparing my posts to those of others. I'm not a creative writer, I don't have crazy things happening constantly in my life that I can write about, I don't always take really great pictures, I am not a crafty, bargain-shopping Martha Stewart type person whose home looks like something out of a magazine, and I'm not great at writing really introspective and deeply spiritual posts. By the way, I am in no way attacking anyone who is able to do those things (I totally dig your blogs)! Its just that because I don't or can't do those things that I think that my blog is somehow inferior. I know it might seem crazy, but its how I feel. I recognize that there are certain unique elements I bring to my blog, but I still feel as if my blog doesn't measure up to blogs of others. Its PRIDE rearing its ugly head again.

When I think about what to write, I find myself just short of a cold sweat. I think to myself "How will this post compare to so-and-so's?" This is not what my blogging should be about. I should be excited about posting simple, even mundane subjects like what we ate for dinner (In case you were wondering, we ate chicken salad - my recipe). I want to find great joy in writing anything, along with freedom from wondering if my readers are bored or on the verge of deleting my name from their "Blogs I Read" lists.

Hello again, my name is Caroline and I'm also a people pleaser.

Thank God I'm a work in progress and these issues aren't stuck to me like gum in a school-girl's hair.

Okay, so how do I recover from this? Is there a 12 step program for people like me? I think maybe I'll just post what I want and not worry if I'm keeping you, my wonderfully supportive readers satisfied. After all, its my blog...just don't forget to leave your comments, I need the affirmation!