Happy New Year’s Eve! I’m still trying to grasp the fact that tomorrow we will meet 2014 — crazy!
This morning I woke up to an email in my inbox from WordPress: Your 2013 Year in Blogging. I completely forgot that WordPress provides individualized annual reports. They are schnazy, too, with images and links (stuff us bloggers appreciate).
As I was analyzing my annual statistics, my wheels started spinning as I reflected on my 4+ years of blogging. I am my own worst critic and am often hard on myself for not spitting out the content – quantity and quality – that I believe I can. I am guilty of comparing my blog to thousands of others on the Internet instead of focusing on the impact that Nutrition Nut does have on a few others.
When I get stuck in the comparison trap, I can remind myself that my blog’s readership has, in fact, grown each year and its potential to be something more is still tangible.
2013 Stats | Nutrition Nut on the Run
Pageviews >>
+83,522 views from 2012
Busiest Day of the Year >>
September 1: Peach Coconut Almond Meal Muffins
Posts Published >>
162 (+20 from 2012)
Top Viewed Posts >>
- 6 HIIT Treadmill Workouts
- AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification
- Almond Flour Banana Muffins
- 20-Minute Tabata Kettlebell Workout
Top Referring Sites >>
Reader Demographics >>
Most came from the U.S. with Canada & Australia not far behind. 168 countries total.
Here’s to ditching the comparison trap (in all areas) in 2014; to persisting to pursue my passions; to acting on my visions, and to enjoying the development of this space of mine on the web, enhanced greatly by your inspiration.
Thank YOU for making it a splendid year for this little blog.
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Such a genuine post. I’ve only been blogging for four months now & I’ve been guilty of comparing myself to others out there which is really silly! I always tell myself to focus on my own content more than others. Just be yourself and do it your way, it’s your blog after all. I really enjoyed reading this, it put a lot into perspective! Happy New Year!!!
My latest post – Goodbye, 2013! Hello, 2014!
“Here’s to ditching the comparison trap (in all areas) in 2014” – yes, I completely agree! I hope you have a wonderful New Year and here’s to an amazing 2014!
I love this post, and love your blog! Happy New Year! :)