#socialbloggers 49 // A year of commitment

Oh wow, the first #socialbloggers chat took place on 1st February 2014, which means that it’s a full year old! It doesn’t seem like a full year since Noor and I started the chat. We hold the #socialbloggers chat every Saturday at 6pm GMT. There’s been 3 missed when I went on holiday in May, but apart from that, it’s been great.

I love how I’ve got a record of each chat to look back at too. You can view all the previous chats here.

As we were virtually high-fiving each other and celebrating our first birthday, we thought the topic of the chat should reflect the milestone we have just hit. So decided the topic should be commitment.

We are committed to many things in life, our blogs, our families, our relationships, our hobbies and our education. These commitments change throughout our lives and it’s always fun to hear what other people are currently working towards.

As I committed most of my 2014 to my blog, I wanted to commit 2015 to fitness. I want to be strong, healthy and have muscle definition – I would love to be confident enough to wear a bikini when I go on holiday in September!

I’m also working hard at my fitness blog in hope to build a community there like I have here. I find keeping a fitness blog helps me stay motivated with exercise and I’ve got into the habit of posting 3-4 times a week on there now!

What are you committed to?

Q1: Since we’ve been committed to this chat for a year now, what’s something you’ve been committed to,so far? A habit, goal?

@Noor_Unnahar I committed to working out every day in January which I’ve just completed! #socialbloggers

— Corinne (@skinnedcartree) January 31, 2015

A1. Regarding my blog, I’ve been committed to all five of my NY resolutions! So far, so good. @Noor_Unnahar #socialbloggers — Emma Louise (@EmmaIsWriting) January 31, 2015

I’ve been much healthier and been to the gym more, really enjoying it  @Noor_Unnahar #socialbloggers

— Jessica Nelson (@JessInYourEar) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar A1: I’ve committed to working out 4x a week this month! hoping to continue onto the next months 🙂 #socialbloggers — Jenny (@fromthedeskofj) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I’ve been super committed to my blog. I’ve invested a lot of time, education and money into developing it #socialbloggers

— Becky Bedbug (@BeckyBedbug) January 31, 2015

I’ve been committed to @SlimmingWorld for 1 year and 4 months, I’ve lost 6 stone in that time 🙂 #socialbloggers — Jade Wimsey (Hewitt) (@Girl_UpNorth) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I stopped biting my nails a year ago and still going strong. #socialbloggers

— Neesha Rees (@NeeshaRees) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar art and photography. Always trying to improve and any sort of criticism is appreciated. 🙂 #socialbloggers — Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 31, 2015

A1) I’ve tried to be committed to my posts. I’ve had a few complications that threw my schedule off, but I kept writing. #socialbloggers

— Amanda (@teatimetails) January 31, 2015

#socialbloggers Q1. So far I have been committing to taking time for myself&enjoying my own company I always used to put everyone else 1st — Amy The Write Up (@TheWriteUpBlog) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar a1) i’ve been committed to self improvement, i’m trying to grow in all aspects of my life #socialbloggers

— Rufaro (@girlonthebenchh) January 31, 2015

Q2: What are some commitments you made for your blog?

A2 To try and blog at least once a week because I can be lax if I don’t set myself deadlines! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Binley (@Lollalong) January 31, 2015

A2. #socialbloggers I’ve just started to try and learn how to use Pinterest properly to help grow my blog… it’s difficult but i’m trying! — Jade Wimsey (Hewitt) (@Girl_UpNorth) January 31, 2015

A2) To learn more photography tricks. That’s my weakness so I’m trying to build it #socialbloggers

— Amanda (@teatimetails) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I committed to posting daily and spending time learning new approaches and strategies #socialbloggers — Becky Bedbug (@BeckyBedbug) January 31, 2015

I’m also trying to be more committed to my creative writing but with work it’s difficult so I do it when I can! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Binley (@Lollalong) January 31, 2015

#socialbloggers Last year, I committed to be consistent on my blog. This year, I’m posting only when I’m happy & proud of my content. — Soph (@LittleBitSoph) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I try to blog once a week if I can. I need to commit through the summer this year if I can #socialbloggers

— Appreciate the Day (@appreciate_day) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar A2: continue to engage through social media, comments, etc. it’s important to respond to comments! #socialbloggers — Jenny (@fromthedeskofj) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar To learn how to use my DSLR so I can take good pictures and to schedule and plan (which is going well) #socialbloggers

— John Agnew (@johnaagnew) January 31, 2015

A2: I am committed to having a little more confidence and belief in myself as a blogger 🙂 #socialbloggers — James (@Blogger_James) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I need to commit to posting more often – like I used to – & not just as & when! #socialbloggers

— Married to a Geek (@MarriedtoaGeek1) January 31, 2015

Q3: What are some general commitments you made for 2015?

@Noor_Unnahar To finally learn to drive haha! #socialbloggers

— Becky Bedbug (@BeckyBedbug) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar I’ve made a commitment to adapting healthier habits. Exercise next week! Wooh! 🙁 🙁 🙁 #socialbloggers

— Olive Needs Popeye (@OliveNeedPopeye) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar To finally learn to drive! Also to become more organised, Im very excited to get a filofax… #socialbloggers

— Eloise (@MallowBeauty) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar To be more confident in my abilities and the future #socialbloggers

— Appreciate the Day (@appreciate_day) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar oh drink more water was a general must do type commitment #socialbloggers

— Bex (@bubblybex3) January 31, 2015

A3 to blog more often, to make videos more often and to finish my sodding novel once and for all! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Binley (@Lollalong) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar To stop multi-tasking & moving on to the next thing before finishing the first!! #socialbloggers

— Jadirah Sarmad (@Jadirah_Sarmad) January 31, 2015

@Noor_Unnahar to be more occupied this year. There are so many things I want to do. 🙂 #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 31, 2015

My general commitments are about my personal well-being; to treat myself well and take all opportunities I can @Noor_Unnahar#socialbloggers

— Jessica Nelson (@JessInYourEar) January 31, 2015