One of the things that kept me from starting a blog was the fact that I couldn’t decide on what my ‘niche’ would be. What exactly would I make the focus of my blog? Should I write about social media from a fanatic’s perspective? What about my successes and struggles as a former yo-yo dieter?  Maybe I could have a blog full of strange and interesting lists. Or…

Obviously, I was juggling too many ideas and I had trouble deciding which subject to go with. Not being particularly taken with any one topic, I asked myself the question: Why can’t I be my own niche? I can write about any of the topics that interest me – and then some. And besides, of all the subjects that I know about, the one that I know best is myself.

Writing about yourself? The nerve!

Yes, I know. Shocking, huh? But while I don’t have a ’hook,’ I’m a multi-faceted and well-rounded person whose Google-fu is on overdrive, so I can write about more than one topic. And honestly, the thought of limiting my blog to just one category stifled me. I had so many topics that I wanted to write about, I had a hard time narrowing it down to just one subject. Obviously, I am not meant to do that.

So for those of you who are in the same position that I was in, I have two words for you: Speak out! Have confidence in your writing and know that your words, your experience, and your wisdom have merit. If you feel the need to write, then write! Share your thoughts, your dreams, your knowledge. Share yourself and don’t be afraid to be your own niche!