I’ve always loved reading blogs. But writing one? That was new to me.
Last week, I finally hit “publish” on my first ever blog post. It was a mix of excitement, nervousness, and that little voice in my head asking, “Will anyone even read this?”
Here’s what I learned in my first week as a beginner blogger. Maybe it’ll help you too.
1) Starting Is the Hardest Part
For months, I kept telling myself, “I’ll start next week.”
But truth is — no time ever feels perfect.
I realized I didn’t need to have everything figured out. I just had to begin. Once I wrote and published my first post, I felt a huge sense of relief.
Lesson: Just start. You can improve as you go.
2) Writing Feels Scary… but Also Freeing
When I started typing, I felt nervous.
“Is this good enough?” “Will people judge my words?”
But as I kept writing, I noticed something: I actually enjoyed it. I wasn’t writing for thousands — I was writing for myself, and maybe a few kind strangers.
Lesson: Write honestly. Don’t overthink it.
3) Small Wins Feel Big
My first blog got 7 views. That may sound small, but for me, it felt huge.
Someone out there read what I wrote. That’s powerful. A few friends shared it, and one even commented “This helped me.”
Lesson: Every view, like, or message counts. Celebrate it.
4) Blogging Takes More Time Than You Think
I thought I’d write a post in 30 minutes. Nope. It took hours. Between writing, editing, choosing a title, adding images, and publishing — it was a full process.
But it was worth it.
Lesson: Be patient. It takes time, especially in the beginning.
5) It’s Not About Being Perfect
My blog isn’t perfect. The design still needs work. Some sentences feel awkward. But I’m learning to be okay with that.
I’m proud I showed up and hit publish. That’s what matters.
Lesson: Progress > Perfection.
Final Thoughts
My first week as a blogger taught me that it’s not about being the best writer or having all the answers.
It’s about sharing your voice, showing up consistently, and learning along the way.
If you’re thinking about starting a blog — do it. Even if no one reads it today, it’s still worth doing for yourself.
Here’s to many more posts ahead.
