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The Blogger That Lost Her Voice

December 6, 2015 16 Comments

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That might seem a little dramatic to you but on this side of the screen it’s exactly what I’ve been feeling like lately.  It’s like a bad case of the Mondays except Monday is every day.

I guess you could call it post-marathon blues or just winter (except it hasn’t really been that cold).  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat in front of this screen thinking about things to discuss only to have it all seem insignificant right now.

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Workouts are less than stellar, my mileage is down dramatically, I’m not making very disciplined food choices so subsequently, I feel out of shape.

I think the thing that scares  me is that when I think about goal setting for 2016 the kinds of goals that would’ve gotten me excited and motivated just aren’t doing it this year. I think that’s in part to the fact that 2015 was a hell of a year and I don’t know how I can top it.

And to top it all off, I feel like I’ve lost my ability to tell a story.  Post come to mind and then when I go to write it, the eloquence I heard in my head doesn’t seem to want to make an appearance on paper (or screen).

I’m not writing this in hopes that you’ll dish out the compliments.  Quite the contrary.  I guess I’m venting.  I’m also secretly hoping that by verbalizing all of this that it will some how be a cleansing experience and I can some how move on.

A week on the beach is coming our way soon and I couldn’t be more ready.  It might be just the thing I need to pull me out of this slump.  Luckily for us, I’ve got some great fitness tech goodies to write about and give away later this week so stick with me!  I promise it will be worth it.

Ugh! We’ve all been here. Read about the blogger that lost her voice. #FitFluential #Blogger

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In the meantime, happy Monday.

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  1. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Oh we’ve all definitely been there before Katie and I’m definitely still very much stuck in this place and feeling like I don’t know how to tell a story anymore or don’t have interesting things to share. It’s hard but for me, I’m trying not to get stressed about it and realizing that I probably need to step away from the screen for a while. I’m glad you have a beach trip coming up. Sending hugs and love to you!
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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      Yes!! Why are we stressing?! It will all come back.

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  2. CARLA says

    December 7, 2015 at 4:53 am

    Oh the second sentence is me right now as well.
    ENTIRELY.
    And Im trying to shake it off :)and shake things but…but so far to no avail.
    CARLA recently posted…5 Ways to Combat Adult Peer Pressure.My Profile

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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Sorry Carla! Wish we could just wash it away!

      Reply
  3. misszippy says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:12 am

    Well…clearly you know it has happened to me! but for me I guess it was different because I make a living freelance writing and by pulling the plug on my blog, I found my voice for pitching. So it was a real win. I’m guessing a little time off–truly unplug!–for your vacation will help.
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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Yes!! I definitely need the time off. I have loved watching you kick butt lately!! I’ve read all your pieces (that I could find).

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  4. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I felt like that after my last tri race. I just wasn’t sure what I was supposed to be doing and felt like I had lost my mojo. It’s normal we all go through it. You will snap out of it. Hang in there!
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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Deborah!!

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  5. Kristen says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I hope writing this helps get you out of your funk! I hate when I feel like I have nothing to write. Sometimes I’ll join a linkup just so that I can have a topic to follow along with because it’s hard to come up with something myself. Good luck with your writing this week!
    Kristen recently posted…A Very Festive Weekend and Some Updates!My Profile

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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      The link up is a great idea!!

      Reply
  6. Jen@jpabstfitness says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    We have all been there! Enjoy that beach vacation- sounds heavenly!
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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      I am SOOO looking forward to it!

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  7. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    I can definitely relate to this!
    I’ve been feeling ‘off’ with blogging for a while. I either don’t have words, or I don’t have a topic.
    Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…2016 GoalsMy Profile

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    • Katie McFarland says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Yes!! Exactly!

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  8. Jen says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    I think the holidays are just the time of year we all feel a little off our game. I totally feel ya on this one.

    Reply

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