I'm still around.. I'm just not writing here
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#blogging-journey — Public Fediverse posts
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The Struggle of Consistency: When You Have Too Much to Say and Sometimes Need a Break
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about blogging is that inconsistency always comes from a lack of ideas. People imagine the writer sitting in front of a blank screen, staring at an empty document, desperately trying to think of something, anything, to write about. Sometimes that does happen. Writer's block is real. But for me, that is rarely the problem. If anything, I have the opposite issue. I often have too many ideas, too many topics, too many directions I could take. Instead […] -
Some recent blogging achievements…
Blogging has always been both a hobby and a stress buster for me. I have been blogging for the past 15 years, although my writing frequency has been quite low. There have been several periods of “writer’s block,” but I have tried to stay active whenever possible.
In this journey so far, a few notifications caught my attention today and brought a little smile to my face. 🙂 I just thought of sharing them with you lovely people. 🙂
🌍 Globe Trotter Unlocked! My blog has now received views from over 50 countries. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has visited and supported this journey.. 🙂
🌍 World Domination Unlocked! My blog has now received views from over 150 countries. Huge thanks to all the wonderful viewers who made this possible! 🙂
Such unnoticed achievements definitely bring a little smile.
Keep showering your blessings… Stay happy… Stay tuned… 🙂
–Ashish Kumar
Check my Book “The Balance Sheet of Life: A Mirror, not a Manual” https://ashishvision.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/book-release-announcement/
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You’re Not Stuck: The Surprising Power Of Finally Changing Your Blog Theme
I keep telling myself I’m going to stop, but somehow I never quite do.
I’ve been tangled up in something I just couldn’t escape from… until now.Feeling trapped by your blog’s look?
If you are not sure what I am talking about, two of my recent posts have the clues.
‘Why Now Is The Time To Pull Up My ‘Big Boy’ Trousers’ About My Blog and ‘How I Finally Switched My Blog to a Block Theme – Challenges, Wins, and Must-Know Tips for WordPress Bloggers.
What changed when I finally took the leap
Before I started changing my blog’s theme, I was scared, unsure, and afraid, and I doubted myself.
Now, on the other side of making the changes, I’m excited, proud, happy, inquisitive, feel secure and patting myself on the back, while encouraging other bloggers to do what I have just done.
Who would have thought that all the doubts and negativity I had about changing my blog’s theme would transfer into positivity and a sense of achievement?When healthy tweaking turns into a time trap
However, the work I have done never seems complete to me.
Of course, it is complete because everything is working well, and I’ve had fantastic feedback from readers on the new look.
Yet I continue to look for changes I can make to the theme I chose because it’s become addictive. This has led me to neglect writing, the one thing I came to the blogging world to do.
When I discovered blogging in 2014, my passion for writing was ignited, despite my dyslexia.Noticing when your time stops feeling well spent
More importantly, after drafting a new post, I feel like I’ve completed my day and haven’t wasted it.
I felt the same way when I first started changing the theme of my blog. There was little, if any, writing done, yet I always felt as if my day hadn’t been wasted.
But now I’ve reached a point where the changes I am making to my theme are no longer giving me that feeling of a completed day.You can change more than you think, starting small
I’ve always disliked wasting time, yet I’ve often found myself falling into its trap.
I feel time is something we should not only be thankful for but also regard as precious.
I don’t want to go down a path of negativity here, because nobody wants to hear or read anything negative, as it can ruin some readers’ days, but that sign of negativity is an alarm clock telling me to stop making changes to my blog and to get back to doing what I first came here to do – write!There are so many possibilities ahead, but change brings even more.
Don’t be frightened of change. It’s far better to spend some of your precious time embracing it than to head down the road of negativity, which only leads to frustration and often to failure.If you don’t have time to make any change, take a closer look at what you are doing, and you’ll be surprised by how much time you are wasting.
Put that wasted time to work on change, which, in turn, will open the door to opportunities and experiences that make life richer, more interesting, and a lot more your own.You don’t need a grand plan or a perfect moment. You don’t need excuses.
You just need to grab a small slice of that wasted time and point it in a better direction.
Read a few pages. Make that call. Go for a walk. Start that project you keep talking yourself out of (like changing the theme of your blog to one that WordPress supports). None of it has to be fancy. It just has to be real.You are not stuck. You are not too late. You are not the one person for whom this won’t work.
You are simply one decision away from using your time differently.What’s one area of your blog where fear has left you stuck lately?
If you could change just one small thing about your blog, what would it be? What’s stopping you from doing it?
When have you surprised yourself by making a change you thought you couldn’t do?
What’s one tiny step you can take today to move from ‘stuck’ to ‘in progress’?The featured image in this post was created using the WordPress image generator. AI was used to check for grammar and spelling mistakes and to help with the layout of the post.
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Why Now Is The Time To Pull Up My ‘Big Boy’ Trousers’ About My Blog
Have you heard of the saying, ‘Don’t put off today what can be done tomorrow’? I should tell myself that more often because tomorrow becomes tomorrow, and that tomorrow becomes another tomorrow. Before you know it, weeks, months or even years have passed you by, and you still haven’t done what you were putting off until tomorrow.
Last week, after visiting some blogs, I asked myself, ‘Why haven’t I done what they have done yet?’ And the simple and truthful answer was ‘Because of me.’ But what am I referring to?
‘What if?’ moments. Do you ever have them?
A ‘What if’ moment is those moments in life when you believe something is holding you back from doing something you know needs to be done, but you have doubts about it. The problem is that it isn’t the doubts that are holding you back.
The ‘What if’ moment I’ve been having has lasted for the best part of two years.
‘What if changing the theme of my blog from Classic to Block causes problems?’
Given that thousands of other bloggers have done it, I know that, while problems may occur, they can be resolved!
When WordPress introduced the Block Editor, which now seems like many years ago, I disliked it and did everything I could to avoid giving it a chance. I fought myself, declaring I’ll never use it and that I hated the change. And there was my downfall – ‘change.’ I wasn’t willing to accept it.
Then another blogger said in one of her posts, ‘The Block Editor isn’t hard to use; it’s just different.’ That got me thinking, and it was not long before I realised that the reason I didn’t like the change was that I hadn’t set aside any time to read tutorials and watch them, and to give the Block editor a try.
It wasn’t long before I was telling myself that trying out the Block Editor was like switching up from black-and-white to colour television.
Why then has it taken me so long to begin the switch from a Classic to a Block theme? The answer to that question is ‘Me.’ What if something goes wrong? What if I break my blog? What if all my posts disappear? What if my blog disappears without a trace?’ Why if, what if, what if?
The problem with all those questions is that they are not problems. They are excuses. Excuses to stop myself from making changes. And I have found in life that change opens new doors and brings new opportunities. And that’s what switching to using the Block editor did.
But why fix what’s not broken?
I hear people say, ‘Why fix what’s not broken?’ But nobody is fixing anything. All websites have to keep up with technological changes; they would lose many paying customers if they didn’t adapt. It’s paying customers who keep companies alive by buying their products or services, allowing some users to use the site for free.
Now, replace the question ”Why fix what’s not broken?’ with, ‘Why update what is not broken?’ You now have your answer.
Not all WordPress users are lucky enough to have had a choice between a Classic and a Block editor. Many have never known anything but the Block Editor, and they all seem to be doing a great job. However, did you know that the Block editor includes a Classic block that allows users to use the Classic editor?
What’s about to happen on my blog?
Over the next few weeks, you may notice a few changes with my blog as I switch from a Classic to a Block theme. If you notice anything wrong, please let me know, so I can resolve it. There’s plenty of support available on WordPress when you take the time to find it. Part of the excitement for me is choosing a new theme, but another reason I am making the switch is that I gain access to many more blogging tools and options, many of which help users save time.
Finally, I’m pleased to say I’ve changed concerns into excitement. I’m no longer allowing change to stop me from moving ahead on my blogging journey. I want my blog to become part of today’s technology, rather than remain stuck in yesterday’s.
This is my final post using a Classic theme on my blog. Bear with me while I make the changes to a Block theme. Hopefully, it won’t be long before I see you on the other side.
Where I blog fromHave you changed the theme of your WordPress blog from Classic to Block? Did you encounter any problems? What were they, and how did you resolve them?
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Return To Blogging
There was a time when posting on this blog felt like a part of my daily routine. Words came easily. Ideas waited patiently. And the “Publish” button rarely stayed untouched for long. Then life happened. The last quarter of 2023 became unusually busy. Professional duties grew heavier. Days felt shorter. Blogging quietly slipped into the background. What I thought would be a short pause stretched into the whole of 2024 and the first half of 2025. It was a lean phase. Fewer posts. Longer […]https://shahblog1.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/return-to-blogging/
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Blogging – Is It All That You Want It To Be?
On February 12th 2026, I passed a blogging milestone. WordPress informed me that I’d been blogging for 12 years! But that notification made me ask myself questions as I looked back on those 12 years.
I know bloggers who have been blogging longer than I and who continue to write and publish posts full of interesting, high-quality content. Not only do they care deeply about what they write, but also about what they publish. That makes all the difference.
I’ve seen thousands of bloggers come and go in those 12 years. Some disappeared without a trace, while others hung up their blogging gloves and announced their departure. The ones I felt the sorriest for were those who stopped blogging because they couldn’t get the engagement, hits, or followers they craved. Many went about it the wrong way.
Some came here solely to make money, while others came more for collecting numbers than for engagement. They don’t last long and end up cluttering the World Wide Web with abandoned blogs in the blog graveyard. It’s a sad sight. I hope you never end up there.
From the beginning
I can count on one hand the number of bloggers who have been with me since that first year. I often ask myself why they’re still reading my posts and leaving comments, but I won’t dwell on that lack of confidence here. All I will say is that I must be doing something right.
Unfollowing blogs
Unfollowing blogs is something I see many shy away from discussing. It’s as if it’s a ‘hush-hush’ subject. Something that gets swept under the carpet. But not me, no. I’ve written about it and had great discussions about it in the comments section of posts, but hardly ever on other blogs. Perhaps I’m looking in the wrong places?
I’ll be honest: I’ve unfollowed many blogs over the years. Why do some bloggers not like talking about unfollowing blogs?
Why do I unfollow blogs?
For many reasons, but mainly when I lose interest in the content.
One of the biggest mysteries is why I stop hearing from many of the bloggers I unfollow. I probably stopped following them because I was no longer interested in their content. But why do they go silent? Surely not for the same reason? Or was it a coincidence that we simultaneously lost interest in each other’s content?
The different faces of bloggers
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some bloggers face-to-face. For me, that’s been one of the highs of blogging. However, I know that some bloggers like to remain anonymous. And they’ve every right to remain anonymous. Being behind a screen can feel safe, but it isn’t always. I won’t talk about the trolls here because trolls like being talked about.
Ups and downs
I’ve had my ups and I had my downs with blogging. It’s like being on a rollercoaster that some bloggers can’t get off. I’ve alighted from the blogging rollercoaster a few times during blogging breaks.
Some of those breaks lasted months, while others lasted a few weeks. But they all had something in common. They helped me step back, take a look at what I was doing and how I was doing it, and, most importantly, change the way I blogged. I always came back refreshed, and, despite what some say, readers do not stop following you when you take a break.
Like everything else in life, blogging changes. It would be a very dull place if it didn’t change. Can you imagine what life would be like if it never changed?
Changes
Since I first started blogging, things have changed massively. I’m talking about the WordPress platform here. I was never a fan of change, but I’m confident that the changes I’ve seen here on WordPress have made blogging much more fun. Blogging has moved into the 21st century.
Those changes helped propel my blog to an even wider audience. Unfortunately, some bloggers got left behind, but I never wanted to be one of them. There’s too much at stake when remaining stagnant.
At first, the changes looked like they would cause problems, but rather than complain about what I believed were problems, I adjusted to them and saw vast improvements for me, other bloggers, and readers. It’s like climbing a ladder. The higher you get, the more you see and learn, and the more you can make a difference.
Change can make some problems frustrating, but you become stale by taking no action or hoping others will tackle your issues. Don’t allow your sparkle to dim by not adapting to change. I’ve seen too many blogs fade away because they refused to change. I miss many of those blogs.
The two biggest blogging traps to look out for
Most of the people I have encountered in the blogging world are friendly. However, not all help themselves. By this, I mean that some bloggers seem to believe they have to be everywhere at all times. It’s one of the biggest blogging traps bloggers fall into, one that can turn their blogging world upside down and inside out, and leave them feeling stressed or guilty. It’s a horrible place, yet it is easy to escape – if you allow it.
Spreading yourself too thin doesn’t make you more popular. It only makes you less interesting.
Some bloggers apologise for dealing with life outside of the blogging world. Some apologise for not visiting your blog. I recently witnessed a blogger apologising for being late in leaving a comment. The post had only been published the day before she left the comment. I don’t know why they believe they need to apologise. Nobody needs to apologise for dealing with life outside of blogging or for not visiting a blog. And if the comments section of a post is open, you are not too late in commenting.
That’s my quick look at the last 12 years. But, before I end this post, I want to thank everyone who visits my blog, reads my posts, and, most of all, engages with me in a way that sparks discussion.
Where I blog fromHow long have you been blogging? Is blogging all that you want it to be? Let me know in the comments section.
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here’s the hard truth about making money online.
it’s not about finding a magic secret. it’s about having the discipline to stick to one plan.
my new post shares the personal story behind this lesson. check it out.
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Wouldn't it be interesting to consider that your very personal blog or website is hosted on a `.com` (commercial) domain? 😄
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Finally, my blog got verified! But where is the blue tick?
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#Day17 of Re-blogging: https://medium.com/@vishalprasadin/difference-between-a-scrum-master-and-an-agile-coach-9551509a1eae
I published this blog on 11-Jun-2019, this question existed then and still exists today. To an extent where organisations have created designations and hierarchies based on these roles. Do they really differ? What’s your take?
#EnterpriseJoy #Leadership #ScrumMaster #BloggingJourney #OrganisationalExcellence #AgileCoach #DoMoreOfWhatMakesYouHappy
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#Day16 of Re-blogging: https://medium.com/@vishalprasadin/how-inclusive-is-a-scrum-master-60218ac03646
In this blog from 8-Mar-2019, I posed a question on the Scrum Guides website: How inclusive is the term #ScrumMaster? Although that submitted user voice isn’t available anymore what’s your take on this?
#EnterpriseJoy #Leadership #Scrum #BloggingJourney #Inclusivity #OrganisationalExcellence #Agile #DoMoreOfWhatMakesYouHappy
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#Day9 of Re-blogging: https://medium.com/@vishalprasadin/agile-days-of-future-past-0ba154aa00a6
Today’s blog is from 25-July-2016, originally published on Scrum Alliance. It’s essentially me verifying my understanding of the #Agile world up until that point.
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#Day7 of Re-blogging: https://medium.com/@vishalprasadin/nine-women-cant-make-a-baby-in-one-month-4fcc3e4916dc
This blog from 4-Dec-2015 explores my take on Fred Brooks’ 1975 classic, The Mythical Man-Month. It was mostly shaped by my experiences at the time and if I recall correctly, after a single conversation with a couple of managers from SAP.
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I write to share and connect with people on a real level. My writing journey kicked off with my very first piece: a dating rant I posted on my blog. I was itching to vent and find others who were in the same boat. Somewhere out there, there’s a blog post titled, “I’m the Latina Taylor Swift,” because I couldn’t seem to stay in a relationship for long. At first, I thought this was all on me like I was doing something wrong. But over time, I realized I was stuck in a mindset that didn’t let me see my true worth without a guy by my side. When I figured that out, I got wiser and decided that dating wasn’t going to be the center of my world anymore; getting to know myself would be.
That’s when things started to change for me. I hadn’t noticed how much I was taking care of everyone else while neglecting myself. Every book I read, and every story I heard opened up my world a little more and helped me understand myself better. I learned that I needed to write to connect with others. By diving into my own struggles, I could show others feeling the same way that they’re not alone. But it all started with that one blog post.
Finding My Voice Beyond the Blog
What began as venting on my blog turned into something much more profound. Writing about my dating struggles made me realize how much more there was to explore—about myself, my culture, my experiences as a Latina woman, and the stories I was hungry to tell. Blogging became my therapy, a way to sort through my thoughts and make sense of my feelings. The more I wrote, the more I realized that my experiences weren’t just mine alone. There were so many people out there who could relate, and that’s when the idea of writing books started to take root.
Becoming an independent author wasn’t a planned move; it was a natural next step. I was already writing to connect with people and share my truths, so why not do that in book form too? Writing my first novel was like opening a floodgate. The stories I wanted to tell were no longer limited to blog posts. I wanted to dive deeper, explore characters that resonated with real-life struggles, and use fiction to address the themes that mattered most to me—identity, belonging, family dynamics, and personal growth.
Embracing the Role of an Independent Author
Choosing the path of an independent author was both empowering and challenging. I learned that being indie means wearing all the hats—writer, editor, marketer, and everything in between. It’s like running a one-person show, and for someone who wants to be in control, this was the way to go. Being an independent author gave me the freedom to tell my stories my way, without the pressure of fitting into a particular mold. Each book became a part of my journey, not just as a writer but as a person figuring out life’s twists and turns.
Writing books allowed me to reach people on a whole new level. Whether it was a middle-grade story about a girl navigating family changes or an adult military thriller filled with suspense and cultural depth, every book was a piece of me, sharing a unique perspective that could only come from my lived experiences.
The Leap Into Podcasting: Real Talk, Real Stories
Then came the podcast, Have a Cup of Johanny. It was born out of the same desire that started my writing journey: a need to share and connect on a real level. Podcasting felt like the next logical step—a way to bring my voice, literally, to my audience. Through the podcast, I could discuss the lessons I’ve learned, the mistakes I’ve made, and the stories behind the stories I write. It’s a space where I can be vulnerable, real, and hopefully, a little inspiring.
The podcast became another avenue to advocate for representation, discuss the challenges faced by marginalized communities, and share the voices of others walking similar paths. It’s about creating a community, a place where we can have those “me too” moments, even if we’re miles apart. Whether it’s talking about a new book, a personal struggle, or a social issue close to my heart, the podcast gives me a platform to connect on a deeper level.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
When I look back at my journey—from that first blog post where I vented about dating to writing books and hosting a podcast—it’s clear that everything I do comes down to one thing: connection. I write because I want to reach out, because I believe stories have the power to heal, to comfort, and to inspire change. My evolution from blogger to independent author to podcaster is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of staying true to your voice.
So, if you’re reading this, thank you for being a part of my journey. Whether you’ve been with me since the “Latina Taylor Swift” days or just found me through a podcast episode, know that your support and connection mean the world. Let’s keep growing, learning, and sharing our stories—together.
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🎉 Reflecting on key milestones today! From 2 years of weekly blogging to my daughter's school graduation—life's full of big moments. Read more here: [Link] 🎓✍️ #Milestones #FamilyLife #BloggingJourney
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