Mini Brain Dumps

Blogmas — an entire month of daily posts, packed with holiday cheer, festive content, and endless creativity. And while I love the idea of it (truly, I do!), this year, I’ve come to a conclusion that may surprise some of you.

I will never do Blogmas again.

Now, before you start thinking I’m completely abandoning this jolly tradition, hear me out. When I first decided to take on Blogmas, I thought it would be a fun way to share more of my writing journey, bake some festive recipes, and engage with my readers. It was going to be the ultimate month of creativity!

But then reality set in.

First, there’s the sheer volume of posts. Thirty-one posts, guys. Thirty-one! At first, it sounded doable, but when you’re juggling writing a novel, maintaining a regular posting schedule, keeping up with work, and managing life in general… well, let’s just say the holiday magic started to feel a little less magical.

Then came the stress of making sure every post was high-quality, engaging, and, of course, entertaining. Recipes character reveals, and reflecting on 2024, and suddenly, I was staring at my calendar wondering how on earth I was going to make it through.

But here’s the real kicker: burnout. There’s nothing quite like trying to balance daily content creation with personal and professional obligations. I thought I’d be sipping hot cocoa and crafting witty posts, but instead, I found myself scrambling to stay ahead. Creativity, which usually flows easily for me, turned into a task—something I had to tick off a list instead of something I looked forward to.

And let’s not even get started on the pressure of keeping up with all the holiday-themed content. You know the feeling, right? The need to tie everything to a cozy, Christmas-y vibe. At first, it felt fun! But by the end of week two, I was dreaming of writing about anything other than snowflakes, gingerbread, and holiday cheer.

So why will I never do Blogmas again?

It’s not that I don’t love the holiday season (I do, in fact, I adore it). It’s not that I won’t keep creating content for you all (because I will, in different ways). But sometimes, we need to recognize when we’ve bitten off more than we can chew.

Going forward, I think I’ll stick to a manageable posting schedule and embrace the holiday season in my own way—without the pressure of posting every single day. Maybe I’ll take a more relaxed approach to December going forward, and focus on quality over quantity. And if that means you’ll see less content from me during the holidays… well, you’ll know it’s because I’m busy drinking my hot cocoa, writing my book, and focusing on staying sane.

So, while this will be my last Blogmas (at least for a while), I’m grateful for this experience, the lessons I’ve learned, and for you, the readers who stuck with me through it all. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll do Blogmas again… but in a way that doesn’t leave me questioning my sanity.

Here’s to embracing a more balanced, creative future. Thanks for joining me on this wild ride.

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