Being a blogger definitely has its perks, but like with any hobby or profession it also has its downfalls - the main one being the fact that you're working solo, some days almost in solitary confinement. Having a network of people around you that understand the trials and tribulations of the bloggersphere is incredibly important not only for your own sanity, but to give you a sounding board and place to turn for advice. As bloggers we're incredibly skilled at emanating an illusion of perfection, instagramming our super-smoothie breakfasts and our kick-ass sessions in the gym, but we're not so great at showcasing the realities of our day-to-day lives. (FYI it's ok that you're still in your pyjamas at gone midday; some of my best work is conducted from the comfort of my PJs, even if the courier that rings my doorbell looks at me with distain.) I've always made a concerted effort to talk about the pros and cons of working on your own, and within the bloggersphere, because I think it's incredibly important for us to collectively realise the issues we face daily are not just our own. Whenever I speak to other bloggers, it becomes incredibly clear that they also face the same daily challenges and frustrations, no matter how conventionally 'big' or 'small' they are. So in the effort of transparency, here are ten things we all experience - no matter our size or how long we've been doing this thing called blogging.
WORKING FOR FREE IS JUST EXPECTED
Although an ever increasing num...