I cannot believe that it has already been 10 weeks since I started publishing "The Weekly" blog inspirations! Some REALLY awesome content has hit the blockchain through these prompts and for that I smile, because... well, we need more of that. Finding inspiration every day can become challenging not only as someone entering the sphere of blogging, but equally so for those of us who have been doing it almost daily for years on end.
To me, it matters!! Yes, the content we publish needs to resonate with us on a personal level, but it also needs to be something that connects with the outside audience. It has taken a fair amount of my time over the last ten weeks to seek out, contemplate and put forward appropriate and worthy content suggestions.
This "The Weekly" post is a new baby and with anything new, needs a little time to pick up momentum. That is starting to happen, which makes me so happy! I thought too then, that for every ten weeks worth - it would be a nice idea to put out a "round up" post which essentially features all the prompt inspirations featured within those posts. People do not always have the time nor inclination to go scouring through "older blogs" - having stuff on hand is generally the order of the 21st century.
For those of you seeing "The Weekly" for the first time... this is what it is all about: It is always nice to get fresh inspirations and ideas for your blog posts which we may not necessarily have thought of ourselves. I think it is also pretty common for us to naturally gravitate toward the same topic genres of preference, so stepping outside of our own "box" does not always come naturally.
For this reason, I have decided to publish a weekly list of potential ideas for those of you publishing to the Lifestyle Lounge Community to make use of, should you so wish. There is absolutely nothing obligatory about this list, it is merely there to motivate and inspire - Even if one of the ideas does nothing more than trigger another idea for a post, SUPER! So, with that said, welcome to...
THE WEEKLY - ROUNDUP 1-10
50 Lifestyle Lounge Blog Inspirations
1000 words about a picture
Confession Corner
We all make mistakes in life - some bigger than others, but the most important thing is the lessons we learn from them and how we move forward. Tell us about a really big mistake you have made in your life, the consequences of such and ultimately what you learnt from it. Has it changed you as a person in any way or your approach to certain "things".
What is the meaning of life?
This is a question we have probably ALL asked ourselves or someone else at least once in our lives. Take the opportunity to express your personal thoughts and ideas by answering the question from your perspective. Put some genuine thought into this - don't just spit out a one liner... let's hear the depth of your answer.
Life Essentials List
We all have those things which we simply cannot live without. It could be your cigarettes, or maybe it is a good luck charm. Perhaps it is that one espresso shot in the morning before you kick start your day or that sneaky snack in the middle of the night. Tell us about your top 5 life essentials and WHY they are so critical to your very existence hehe. Let's try and stay away from obvious things like "your phone" - we all already know that we are tech junkies, lol.
Coffeeholic
I know there is no shortage of coffeeholics floating around here, so how about we showcase this one little ingredient that dictates so massive portions of our social lifestyle. Tell us about your favourite coffee/s, the way in which you like them served, or unique additions you make to your cuppa!. Give us some background, like the origin of serving it that specific way, be it a location or someone who introduced it to you.
A day in your life...
I think we all enjoy taking a peek into the lives of others, especially when the journey is a somewhat visual one. Take us through your day with you. Be it a weekend day or work day - it does not matter. Give us a little insight into the where, what, how, who, why - you catch the drift. SHOW us around - either with photos and text or a vlog.
Your Kryptonite Top 3
No - this blog concept does not need to revolve around food. And to clarify, for those of you that are Superman noobs, or never watched Smallville haha - your kryptonite is essentially anything you consider your "weakness". Something or someone which you simply cannot resist! It could be a specific clothing designers range, a decadent dessert, fetish or even a crush. Let's hear your top three!
Your Favourite Room - mini tour
I love to play "decorator" in my own home and I am certain many of you do too! Take us on a tour of your favourite room in your house and if you rent a room in somebody else's house, either take us on a tour of your favourite room in their house - or better yet, let's see your room! Share some of the decor details and a little bit about WHY this is your favourite spot! Again, this can be done with photos and text or a vlog! Get creative, have fun and show us some STYLE!
Your Last Meal - 3 Course Menu
It is your last day on earth - you can have anything you want, ANYTHING! What is on YOUR menu. This needs to be a three course menu - Starter, Main and Dessert... but seeing as it is your last day on earth, we will allow you to break the rules a little... the three courses could all be desserts or all mains. So, what you going to have... is it going to be pizza, pizza and more pizza? Please remember to credit images sourced.
Your Top Tips
We all have those little things we know and do to make our lives easier - whatever it is we are doing. Perhaps it is at the office or in the kitchen. Share your top tips on ANYTHING! This could be focused on a specific genre, like your "Top kitchen tips" OR it can just be a mashup of all kinds of interesting tips and tricks! The list should be between ten to twenty tips - but no less than ten.
A Hive Blogger you simply MUST check out!
I think it is pretty safe to say that we all naturally gravitate to a "regular" selection of bloggers here on Hive with the odd new discovery along the way. There are SO many REALLY fantastic bloggers here both old and new which we may never get to cross paths with if we don't step outside of our own "zone". Create a post about one particular blogger on Hive which you know well, follow regularly and REALLY enjoy! Introduce them to us, Tell us a bit about their blog and why you really enjoy it. If they are receptive to having people know a little about them as an individual then arrange that and share it too!
Your Top 3 "Feel Good" go to's
We all have "those things" which spike our levels of FEEL GOOD! Maybe it is the jog you take in the morning, an evening surf session or stopping off at your favourite coffee spot to sit and blog or maybe it is something as simple as singing and dancing around your kitchen whilst you cook. Whatever those things are for YOU... share your top three with us! If you have pics to add - even better! Tell us WHY these particular selections mean so much to you and your lifestyle.
Pick a Hive Plate Review
We have literally got COUNTLESS food bloggers here on Hive which share their foodie adventures, covering everything from the simplest breakfast or sandwich through to some pretty gourmet stuff! Take a gander through some of the foodie posts, pick one you like the sound of, MAKE IT in your own kitchen and review it. This is NOT to be a recipe post - it is sharing your experience. Any complications you ran into, ingredient substitutions you may have needed to make and most importantly... was it GOOD?! Share your thoughts - oh, and photos... unless you vlog it obviously :)
Style Wish List
It does not matter whether it is a specific pair of shoes, a particular product in a cosmetic range or a vintage pair of boots you have been staring at in the window of a thrift shop for the last little while. We all have those "style" items we would just LOVE to get our hands on. They do NOT need to be brand related... I mean, it can literally be ANYTHING style related that you WANT but do not have... yet :) Share your style wish list with us! This should consist of at least three items. Blog or vlog about it!
My Timeless TOP 5 Playlist
Ok, this one is NOT for the "what you are listening to now" shares... but rather the top five songs which have been on your playlist for as long as you can remember! Please don't just drop links to the five songs and nothing else. Tell us why these particular tracks mean something to you and how they managed to earn a permanent position on your playlist!
Quote It!
I think we all have that one (or possibly even a few) quotes which have really impacted our lives or resonated greatly with us. Share yours with us and tell us what it means to you and why. How you implement it into your approach to life in the grand scheme of things or just on a daily basis. If there is more than one... share them all and give us the details.
Your Week in Photos
Safe to say, something we all do a lot of is take photos with our mobile phones. Whether it's a morning selfie, or the bagel you had for breakfast - we are constantly capturing the moments of our life. This one you can either save for Sunday coming, or share from the week prior. Pick one specific photo that you took from each day of the week and tell us a little bit about whats going on in the pic.
Outfit of the...
Some of us have very specific outfit combinations that we love and then there's me - I go through stages of mixing and matching various things in my wardrobe, even if I have had them for years and every now and again I put together a new combo which I fall in love with. Whether it is a regular go to, or a collective of new things you have bought... Share your outfit of the day, week, month - whatever and give us the low down on it.
Blast from the past
We all have those favourites from our childhood - whether it was our favourite teddy bear that we slept with until we were however old, an old game console, movie, song whatever. Share yours and tell us why you loved them and still love them! If you still have the item and can share your own pics, great! A minimum of three items should be shared, so perhaps you can mix it up - favourite old toy, song and video game... whatever! Have fun with it.
Mobile App Top 3
I know I have the apps on my phone which I simply would not be able to function without. Many of us, including myself operate a good portion of our lives from our phone. Tell us about your top three apps - what they are, what they do and why they are an integral part of your daily life.
Fear Factor
We all have fears. Well, most of us anyway. Perhaps you have a fear of water or drowning, or maybe something more mundane like driving a car or bugs. Fears come in all shapes and sizes... literally and figuratively. How we learn to overcome them or manage them is a large part of our growth as individuals. Use this prompt opportunity to share one (or more) of your fears, if you overcame it/them and then share how - or if it still follows you around, how do you cope when confronted with it.
The Becoming of YOU.
We all face adversity and challenge along the journey of life, but on the flip side of that coin we experience many joys and pleasures down the road too... some more notable than others. Was there a single moment that dramatically changed your life and played a primary role in who you have become today, or have their been several notable things which you have gone through which you consider to have played a role in shaping who you are now? Tell us a little bit about those experiences and why they impacted you and your life course in such a large way.
Your Writing Place...
Perhaps you frequent a local coffee shop to escape the world and write your blog posts. Maybe you grab a blanket and head out into your garden, or perhaps you simply choose to write at your desk or the dining room table. We all have our favourite spots where we know we can sit down and get completely lost in writing. Show us yours, tell us what makes that particular space special for you and why it "just works". If you have a few "go to" places... share them all!
The Cosmetic Collection
Ok, so this one is probably a little better suited to the ladies - but it is not at all exclusive. Men may not wear make-up but many have pretty impressive skin care routines these days... so that angle is also perfectly welcome with this prompt, just adjust the title accordingly. - but for the ladies, let's see your top five "go to" beauty products... you know... the ones which you would simply NEVER go without. Showcase them and tell us why they are your favourites. Give some real time info on them as well if you can - like where they can be purchased, how much they cost etc.
The AMA Invite
AMA's are a huge part of encouraging blog reader and writer engagement. Invite your followers to engage in a "Ask me Anything" comment thread. If you take a personal approach then anything goes so be willing to let your guard down and answer whatever comes your way as honestly as possible. Perhaps you want to do an AMA that is content specific - perhaps a skill you have a lot of knowledge on or something you are just really good at. Title the blog accordingly and get some commentary going!
10 Random Facts
It is always fun to discover a little bit more about our fellow friends and bloggers. Use this opportunity to share ten random things about you. It could be something crazy you have done in your life or perhaps something about your character... maybe your pet peeve or a talent you have which nobody really knows about. Have fun with it and if you have pics to accompany the shares... go wild!
Your most Inspiring Read
I have read quite a bit of non-fiction in my life - most of it leaning toward inspiration and motivational. Have you read any books which have had a massively positive impact in your life? Share your most inspirational read with us. Tell us a little bit about the book itself, but MORE about how and why it had such a great influence on you.
Top 3 Life Hacks
Pretty safe to say that most people will generally seek out smarter, quicker and more efficient ways to do things... something which is commonly referred to as "life hacks". Do you have any life hacks of your own? Perhaps you discovered them online at some stage or maybe they were passed down to you from your grandmother. Share your top three life hacks and why they are so awesome!
The Manifesto
We all have dreams, goals and aspirations in life. From things we would like to achieve to a change in specific behaviour. A personal manifesto is essentially a written declaration of what you would like out of your life. Give this one some serious thought and make it count. Writing a personal manifesto is a great way to keep yourself in check and to remind yourself to stay on track, so use this writing opportunity positively.
The Ultimate Cringe List
Yeah, you know where this one is going... It is all about the things which make you go "cringe"! Whether it is fashion related, taboo decor choices or just a sound that you simply cannot handle! What are your top five cringe worthy selections. Tell us what they are and why you cannot stand them!
The "What If" Post
People love to imagine and dream up things. Perhaps it is about winning the lottery, traveling the world or somewhere specific you would like to live. What if you were the boss of your current place of employ or were the greatest football player in the world. You could also take a comical approach to this and write something completely ridiculous. Share one or more of your dreamed up "what if" scenarios!
Your Favourite Regular
Maybe it is your local bakery that you frequent which serves the best croissants in town or maybe it is a boutique store that you visit often to spoil yourself. It could be a park which you enjoy an afternoon walk or find a little bit of solitude. Share your favourite regular/s with us - show us around and tell us why that place or those places ones which you enjoy going to.
Foodie Favourites
Most foodies will have their favourite "go to's" for trusted recipes. Are you tradional and still make use of recipe books or do you gravitate to a specific food blog or website? Share either your favourite cook book/s, websites or blogs. Tell us what it is that you love about them and why you always keep on going back for more of what they have to offer.
The Anti-Bucket List
Ok so we all know what a bucket list is, right. It is a list of all the things we want to do before we die. Well, this blog post is about the opposite. Create your own anti-bucket list. What are the things you NEVER want to experience in this lifetime. Is is coming face to face with a wild animal on your own, bungee jumping, - anything. Create a list of at least 10 things you don't want to experience and tell us why!
The Thank You Letter
It is always nice to show appreciation, gratitude and thanks to the people who we value. Write a letter to someone on Hive that you are grateful for. Express your thanks and let them know why you are happy to have met them here and to now have them in your life. If there is something specific that they have done for you in the past that meant a lot to you - share it.
Phone Photography Tips, Hacks and Apps
I realise that professional photographers obviously make use of all kinds of state of the art cameras, but the average Jo like me does not even own a camera any more... we make use of our phones and most of them do a really good job these days. It is always interesting to discover a few new tips and tricks which render awesome results. Share your favourite phone photography tips, tricks, hacks as well as some of the apps you use to edit your photos and bring our more of the "awesomeness".
Weekly Round Up - Your Top 5
Every week brings with it new experiences, moments and happenings - big and small. Share five of your best moments from the last week. It could be the best meal you have made, a favourite post from another blogger on Hive, a song which you have on repeat, or even a new coffee shop you discovered - basically anything which has happened in your life in the last week that has made you happy! I did a couple of these posts a while back - here is an example of how to go about it... although the details of what you choose to share is entirely up to you!
The Wanderlust List
So travel is not an option for many people at the moment, not only because of covid but also the financial implications which have arisen because of it... but we can dream right? We can virtually transport ourselves there. Share the top five places you would like to travel to and tell us why. Give the reader insight into what it is about those specific places that appeals to you. Perhaps some of them are even places which you have been to before and would like to go to again - share the reasons why you want to return and perhaps you can even share a little bit about your previous time there along with some snap shots.
Your Workout Playlist Top 10
I don't know about you but if I am doing any kind of exercise... I need tunes! Actually, this is pretty much applicable to most times in my life - but a workout playlist is a must! You need the right tunes to push you and motivate you to "keep on keeping on". Share your workout / gym playlist top ten and tell us why those particular tracks get your blood pumping and your mind moving! Share links to the tracks if at all possible so that your readers can have easy access to the tunes and possibly add them on to their own playlists.
24 Hours in [Insert City Name]
Getting to visually experience other cities and cultures is always awesome - seeing how different people from around the world live and spend their time... the things which happen around them and so forth. Share 24 hours in your life - in your city. Show us where you go, what you do and ost importantly what is happening around you. Perhaps it is the local hot dog vendor which you frequent or a peek into the night life, or maybe it is a glimpse down a street which you often walk down. It really can be anything and you can share as much as you want!
Unwind Time
Life can get pretty hectic at times... work stress, family, kids, responsibilities, finances - you know the drill. I think we all have our own individual ways of "winding down" after a crazy day, each unique, effective and satisfying in it's own way. What do you do to unwind? Maybe you go to a Tai Chi class or perhaps you sit down for an hour and meditate with some relaxing music. Maybe you dance around the kitchen with your broom and the music blaring! Share your favourite ways to unwind with the rest of us! Who knows, you may get some ideas from others too!
Childhood Memories
Life in its entirety is comprised of moments which shape us in some way or another - positively or negatively and sometimes, just constructively. Share some of your childhood memories and how they have impacted your life. These can be happy memories or even not such happy ones. We live and learn every single day of our lives and even the things which happened many years back are a part of who we are today.
Online Shopping Top 5
Safe to say that the world of online shopping is bigger now than it ever has been... the options are literally limitless and you can pretty much get anything you want from anywhere in the world. Share your top five online shops which you buy from regularly - just one request... please exclude the massive chains such as Amazon etc. Focus on the more "niche market" shops and share them with the rest of us.
Your Top 10 Beauty / Skincare Tips
I know there are plenty of make-up and beauty gurus here on Hive and much like with everything else in life, there is always room to learn. Everyone has their acquired their own set of knowledge with regards to beauty or general skincare and it is always great to learn from others. Share your top ten beauty or skincare tips and give a little bit of insight into each one.
This Versus That
This should prove a fun one to do. Create a comparative post between two products. It can be anything at all. Tech related, food related, beauty products, cars, even specific people - perhaps comparing two particular architects and their styles, designers and their flair - absolutely anything! Have fun with it and give us your personal thoughts and opinions on each. Please try to include useful information on both - ie. links to their sites, where they can be purchased... all that stuff.
Lessons I Learned from....
I am one of those people that pretty much sees or seeks a lesson in most things I encounter in life and have always been interested in learning from those around me too. This post content could be something really deep and thought provoking with shared lessons from those you are closest to you, authors you love or perhaps your mentor... but could be a post equally successful by divulging lessons you have learned from, lets say - your cat, dining room table, a window in your house facing the road... I think you catch my drift.
A Letter to your OLDER self.
I have seen many blog prompts for writing a letter to your younger self, and I agree that this is a greatly healing process, but I have not seen so many which suggest writing a letter to your future self... and to my mind, this is the one which may have more need for positive reminder and reinforcement. Write a letter to your older self and make it a good one - positive and uplifting. Something that will remind you in ten years from now, just how awesome you were - and still are! Share your life lessons, what you took from them and highlight the good times throughout the years which shaped you into the unique, one of a kind masterpiece which you are!
Top 5 No No's and WHY!
Safe to say we all have those BIG "no no's" in our lives. Things we simply cannot accept. This could be as simple as food combinations or as complex as morals and ethics - in fact, a nice mix of the lot would make for interesting reading! Sure, this is somewhat of a "list prompt", but don't leave it there... tell us why! Why is it that these things have qualified to be on such a list. Was it because of a past experience or because a specific combination of things simply gives you the creeps...
Highlight of the Day
Maybe you visited a new store and got into a really interesting conversation with the person which served you. Perhaps your child said their first word or took their first steps. There are so many things we can highlight and show appreciation for in our every day lives... the point of this prompt is to highlight and write exclusively about one specific thing which MADE YOUR DAY! Tell us the story, give us all the delightfully juicy details!
Hive Dinner Party
Alright, so - this one is just for fun! Sh!ts and giggles as it were... You are host to a dinner party which invites a minimum of three Hive members. Create the scene of the evening, tell us who you are inviting and because this is "for fun" and nobody is actually in a kitchen doing the work - each Hive member will get a specific plate of food... prepared "just for them" Give us your guest list and tell us what you would prepare as a main for each Hive member and why.
Well there you go,
50 Lifestyle Lounge blog post inspirations!
Happy Blogging!
See you again with round 11 next Monday!
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Jaynielea
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Omg! there are so many ideas here, thank you for sharing them, they definitely help a lot to get inspiration to create. Now I see that this community is super extensive in topic, I love the vibe it emanates. Thanks for facilitating the creation process with these ideas, you will definitely see me posting in this community
It is my absolute pleasure! Glad you are inspired by it all. I figured it would be a good idea to do a round up post as many people miss the individual issues. I have also pinned this post on the community page :)
Looking forward to seeing your posts on our feed and thank you for the lovely feedback re. the community - much appreciated :)
I have them on my go to list when I am need if inspiration
Because you are organised and awesome and I love you! <3
so cool! I got so many ideas coming up in mind for writing now😅. Thank you dear @jaynie
Only a pleasure :)
It's funny that just when I hit this community's button to read their rules again to remember what is welcome here, I ran into this helpful post. It serves as a guide in some way to know the kind of stuff or content accepted here and what to talk about when posting to the community.
I must confess the first time I subscribed to this community early this year and read the rules, I was somewhat scared of posting anything here cause even after reading the rules, I was afraid to make mistakes and post what is not accepted such that I am muted or flagged for any reason. I dislike drawing negative attention to myself.
Now I won't have that fear again thanks to this post.
Amazing work they have done really appreciate it