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03.29.06
Blogging Builds Self Esteem
 By
Wayne Hurlbert
Self confidence and a more positive outlook on life is a seldom
discussed aspect of blogging. Because bloggers are often thought
by many people, to be reclusive and typing anonymous posts into
the blogosphere, without any human interaction. While that stereotype
may be true of some bloggers, many more blog writers have gained
self confidence from their blog postings.
Because establishing and maintaining a blog is a postive action in and of itself, becoming a blogger is taking a huge step toward building self esteem. For many introverted people, who lacked self confidence in the past, writing a blog has helped to establish their presence in the world. When bloggers meet each other, instead of remaining silent as they might have in the past, they now have common ground for discussion and friendship.
Personal bloggers have found writing their posts to be powerful therapy. Putting their thoughts and ideas to keyboard, and then presenting them to the world is a courageous act. For many people, the personal blog might be their first entry into the internet community. That first step can be very frightening for many people. Once that initial hurdle is cleared, however, the blogger can continue posting with confidence.
Business and professional bloggers gain confidence as well. For many business people, the idea of writing anything can be a daunting task, and the idea of posting to a blog can be doubly worrisome. One those initial fears of rejection, by current and potential clients and customers is overcome, the business blogger discovers that her ideas are welcomed warmly and with enjoyment. The first step to building an ongoing business relationship has been taken in a positive way.
When a business blogger enters an offline networking event,
a new sense of self confidence is brought along from the blog.
The business person knows the ideas expressed in the blog posts
are usually very well received. As a result of that previous
positive experience, the effect carries over to other aspects
of business life. The blogger already has experience with networking
from comments, sharing e-mails with other bloggers, and from
knowing the blog is read by others who value its postings.
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The blogger will be much more inclined to reach out to others than ever before, and make the initial introduction. After all, a blog is all about starting conversations and building relationships. Reaching out to others is the purpose of blogging. Making that important first impression, of a confident and professional or business person, is very important in landing new customers and clients. Thanks to the blog, the business person can develop that confidence in abundance.
By starting a blog, the new blogger has taken the first step
on a very important journey. Not only is the blogger well received
on the internet, but the blogger finds herself more confident
in the offline world as well. With the new found self esteem,
the person's career, business, studies, professional practice,
and interpersonal relationships take on a more positive tone.
Along with increased self esteem comes better self assertiveness. Having become accustomed to being read and heard on a daily basis as a blogger, the person is then able to transfer that sense of self worth and confidence to every aspect of life.
Thanks to a blog, self esteem and self confidence are greatly enhanced for many bloggers. As a result, their lives take on a more positive aspect as well. The self confident person is better treated by society, and is more successful as a result.
Start a blog today. Your self esteem and self confidence will grow as well.
Talk about a positive reason to start a blog!
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Wayne Hurlbert provides insigtful information about marketing,
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