no excuse would get in your way.  Blogging is a bit like that. It's creative exercise. And it's important.  Slot some time in each day to at least think about writing or taking photos. If you don't actually get to your blog, you can at least make notes and you'll be forearmed when you do. BE a blogger: I know that some (I'm looking at you Media Watch ) think blogging can be a frivolous pursuit, but I'm not sure how you could ever call sitting down and writing, taking time to document and find your place in the world, frivolous. Jeepers.  You need to give yourself permission to blog. Slot that time in and work on your blog proudly.  Do NOT secretly sneak your blogging in. Declare your bloggy intentions and be loud and proud about it.  It is not frivolous, self-indulgent NOR a waste of time to write a blog. It's very important creative exercise, and your brain and heart will thank you for it. Tweak it : If your blog is not working for you. Stop and have a think about WHY it's not working. Is it not looking the way you want? Are you having trouble finding time? Are you not sure of your voice? Are you too tired?  Diagnose the cause of your blog reluctance, then write it down on a sheet of blank paper and think of 5 things you might be able to do to cure the ailment.  Maybe you need more technical