Always Think Before You Blog

In the world of blogging and content, especially online, we all need to think before we say something, write something — anything — or do something. Everyone's a critic these days and it's so easy to get sucked into “judging” everything that comes out on the Internet. I have this stance when it comes to using the Internet: if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

But how often do we actually do this? How often are we so quick to hit that "publish" button that we don't take a moment to think about how our words will affect others?

Many of us have found ourselves in a position where we've said the wrong thing, written something that we wish we could take back, or posted something on the internet that was maybe not the most… sensitive?

When it comes to the Internet, there are no boundaries. Everything is out in the open and very public. It's easy to be cruel and say things you wouldn't normally say in person. I always make sure I'm not causing harm before saying something, even if it means not saying anything at all.

I think it's important for everyone to use caution when engaging with others online. Not only should we be careful about what we share on our own channels, but also be careful about how we interact with others' channels too.

The world would be a better place if everyone thought about what they were going to say or do before putting it out into the world. What do you think?

This is what I like to call being a good human being or a good person in general. If you don't find value in something, it's okay just not to say anything about it. Or if you have nothing positive or constructive to say about someone's work or creation, don't waste your time or their time by putting negative energy out there.

I believe that it would be extremely beneficial for everyone if we all took this approach. We would all be better people for it and the world would be a better place for it as well. It takes less energy to be kind than to be rude or mean.

I am a firm believer in the notion that everyone's life is hard and that we should be kind to one another. When I'm online, I try (and often fail) to keep this in mind. I also believe that how you choose to conduct yourself online reflects how you conduct yourself in real life. I know my own integrity has suffered because of things I've said and done online. And probably because of things I haven't said! There are times when I really want to respond to something that makes me angry but instead, I take a deep breath and let it go. We all know those people who always have something negative or critical to say about everyone and everything on the Internet. We call them trolls for a reason! They're not happy unless they're tearing folks down or making fun of someone else's work or opinions.

In Conclusion

We can't go back and erase what's already happened.

These days, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and say something we wish we hadn't. But one thing that's harder is to make a conscious effort to pause and reflect on what we're sharing with our readers.

This is because once we post an article or essay on our blog or website, it’s there for good. You can't delete your words from the Internet. It lives on forever.

The truth is, if you want to be successful as a blogger or content creator, you'll have to learn how to become a better thinker. You'll have to learn how to not only think for yourself but for others as well.

The Internet is a powerful tool and it can be used for good or evil. It all depends on your intentions, how you go about things and your mindset when using the Internet (or any social media platform).

The Internet is just like real life: you should treat others how you want to be treated. We all have an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life with every single thing we put out into the world. Let's make a difference in people's lives by being kind, encouraging and uplifting one another!

So before you hit "Publish" next time, take a minute to consider: Does this piece make sense? Is it informative? Are there any typos? Do I really want to publish this right now?

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