Juggling Work and Blogging: Can I Do Both?

Juggling Two Jobs and Blogging

It has been several months since I wrote  anything here on my blog. What happen? Where have I been? Did I lose interest? Well, let me try and answer those questions. Back in February I landed not one but two part-time jobs. Both  provided  a great opportunity to  work more steadily, increase my income and sharpen my skills. Both aligned with my  career background in disability nonprofits. Additionally, they were work from home positions with  a flexible work schedule. I was  excited  and thought I  could juggle both-blogging and working two jobs.

Well, after some time  passed, I realized  that was not  quite true. When I would get off from work I was too tired, both mentally and physically, to do much of  anything  else which included blogging. I kept telling myself I  am going to get back to writing but it didn’t happen. I  even told myself  write on the weekends  but  that didn’t work either. So, what has changed?  About 3 major  developments have  transpired.

1. Marketing Internship ended

One of my jobs has ended because it was temporary. I was working as a marketing intern  for Lights! Camera! Access! This is a nonprofit  that focuses  on helping people with disabilities pursue  careers in the entertainment industry. During my internship  I learned about   the industry,  and edited and wrote articles for their newsletter.

As for my other job, I am still employed. This job also focuses on the disability community. I work as an information and referral associate  with the American Printing House for the Blind. I spend my days talking to people with vision loss giving them information  to adjust   and live with these changes.

2. Worked with a Functional Nutritionist

During these months of absent writing, I have been working on my health. I  worked with a functional nutritionist  who focused on my whole health not just  what I was eating.  We worked on my exercise, mental health, and sleep. She educated  me  about food and making  better choices. Today, I have made some changes in my diet. I am gluten free and no longer  eat much dairy or  added sugars. This has reduced my food cravings, tiredness and internal inflammation  that was causing  major joint pain.

3. Started Hormone Replacement

I also  started hormone  replacement   therapy  because I am menopausal. This  decision has taken me to another level of overall wellness and better health. I no longer have  much joint pain. Along with using my CPAP machine I am sleeping better. I don’t feel as tired. These changes have increased my energy levels allowing me to come back to writing.

4. What’s Next?

Now I am writing this post and updating you on what has happened to me and where I have been. So, what’s next? Moving forward I  plan on blogging  again. It might not be at the same frequency as before. But my goal is to write a post once a month. I  think that is a reasonable  goal to shoot for and maintain.