I’ve thoroughly enjoyed blogging on a weekly basis for some time now, albeit with breaks twice a year, but recent changes have led me to consider a changed posting schedule. At the present, I’m pondering whether to move to fortnightly, monthly, or even an as-and-when the muse strikes basis.
Unsurprisingly, along with those thoughts come musings about whether to change the blog in other ways – primarily what I write about. Do I go less light-hearted magazine-style and go deeper, posting on more serious topics, or stick with the current format? I’ll be honest, I’m far from decided, so if you’ve any thoughts to offer me on this subject while I’m still in ponder mode, please do share.
Two big things have altered causing me to consider this change. The first is the nature of my work which is very full on, unlike the more laid-back schedule which my previous role offered. The second is that Himself has become less well, and most of the tasks he previously handled are now coming my way. In the past few weeks, I’ve had no time to read, which feels both like a massive loss and isn’t something I’m prepared to accept without attempting to find a solution. I’ve even adjusted my morning alarm call from 6am to 5.30am, just to allow myself an uninterrupted half-hour window to drink a cup of tea before getting onto the treadmill which is now my typical weekday.
But worse yet, I’m struggling to find time to read and comment on all your blogs – blogs which I’ve enjoyed for so long, and miss. I find myself interrupted mid-comment so many times that I’m never sure if I’ve submitted a comment and it’s been put into jail, or whether I simply didn’t get to the end and hit submit!
I’ll probably try a few options on for size over the coming weeks and months to see what works best, ‘cos there’s no doubting I miss the writing process whenever I’ve taken a break.
For now, I’m not sure what the long-term holds for Debs Despatches, but hope to be able to work it out before we get to the end of the year when I take my usual break.
Please chuck your thoughts and experiences of making changes to your blog my way – either in the comments here, via the contact page, or by email if you prefer.
© Debs Carey, 2026
debsdespatches.com 
Hi. It might take a while, but you’ll find the right balance. Good luck with everything.
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The only time that I felt pressure about writing a blog post was when I was writing for another blog, a themed, curated blog that I was invited to write for. I made it a year but then moved on. I’ve always been a random blogger with no set schedule but then blogging for me has never been about routines or growing an audience. It’s just a place to put my thoughts and share life with a small group of friends. I changed the name a few years back to reflect my focus as I reached 65 and now am on the aging journey. I started that monthly review as a new thing after moving to Colorado but as you know, if I have something to say then I’ll post about it whenever. There is no schedule.
As Neil said, I think you will find what seems balanced and right for you given your changing situations and responsibilities. I quite enjoy just reading and commenting on blogs and keeping my own writing to that random level. I do hope that you find you want to continue in some way. It’s been lovely getting to know you and talk about some interesting topics and life in general 🙂
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Thank you Neil, I think taking my time as you say, is the best way to get it right. I’ve had a terrible tendency to go from one extreme to the other in the past, and am trying to avoid repeating that daft practice!
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Deb, I did wonder if I was jumping the gun with making this call, but felt so relieved having made the decision, it was clearly needed.
I’m the same as you, I enjoy the writing and I enjoy the interaction with the few people who are in my blog world. I like the idea of having some form of monthly round-up, although I’m not sure what format it will take yet, but doubtless that will evolve over time. Thank you for your kind words, I’ve enjoyed our interactions very much too and would miss them too much to step away completely from blogging.
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The struggle to find time to comment on other blogs while also responding to the comments on my own is real. I’m glad you mentioned it here. I love the community and connection that comes with blogging, but all of that takes time. I don’t currently have a job, so I honestly can’t imagine how those who do find the time to keep up with it all!
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