35 things you can do instead of starting a blog.

So. You want to start a blog.

(Or take your current blog to the “next level.”)

But, let me ask you:

Do you… really?

Does blogging make you happy?

Does it feel natural? Energizing?

Or is it a perpetual drag? An energy leak that ruins your week?

When you’re blogging, do you feel like the best version of yourself?

When you’re blogging, do you feel like you’re creating little miracles for the people you wish to serve?

Or is blogging just… something you think you “should” do?

Here’s some good news:

If blogging just isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other ways to carry your stories, ideas, helpful insights and hilarious observations out into the world. Plenty of other ways to create a positive dent in the universe, build a name for yourself, attract clients, or whatever else it is that you’re hoping your blog will do.

If you want to blog, blog.

If you don’t want to blog, stop.

And instead, why not…

: Create a library — a curated selection of your finest work. (Think: 10 – 12 timeless pieces.)

: Build a collection of amazingly useful resources (like this one. or this one.)

: Host an online TV show (like this one) … and then get it “syndicated” on a website that already has thousands of readers and viewers (like this one).

: Publish one short poem, just once a week.

: Design a game.

: Compose and post one song a day.

: Create a customer appreciation survey to find out what your people want most. (Then… give them exactly that.)

: Create a podcast.

: Post (or email) short voice notes, instead of written words.

: Create a collection of inspirational desktop wallpaper.

: Write very short stories on Twitter.

: Write a column for your local newspaper.

: Create a collection of digital travel guides.

: Send a “thank you” postcard to the last fifty people who hired you, taught you something, or did you a favor.

: Create a collection of audio meditations.