January 2022 Monthly Blog Review
Did you accomplish all your monthly goals? I think I did. Check out how Riyah Speaks performed in the latest monthly blog review.
Before diving into this monthly blog review, I need to share a few things. January was one of the most challenging months for me. I had a lot of things happen to me. Some of it was out of my control, and I feel like I could’ve tried harder. I caught COVID a week after the year started, and it was rough. I lost my sense of taste, had a high fever, and was coughing and wheezing everywhere. Luckily, my boyfriend didn’t catch COVID from me, and I recovered swiftly.
After recovering from Covid, I spent the rest of the month depressed and suffering from anxiety attacks. I know I talk about the importance of self-care in these moments, but it got the best of me. My mind was clouded, and I spent some weeks crying the entire time.
Right now, I am feeling better and am slowly working my way back into a consistent self-care and work routine. But, I wish depression and anxiety didn’t prevent achieving some of my monthly goals.
Despite the mental health and wellness issues this month, I surprisingly did well. So let’s take a lot at this month’s monthly blog review.
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January Monthly Blog Review
While I was too busy being depressed, I did well this month. My blog didn’t dip in views or followers, which is excellent, considering this is around when it usually would drop. I also surpassed 100 email subscribers, which is fantastic!
Blog Stats
- Shop: $5
- Pageviews: 3K
- The number of Email Subscribers: 105
- FB Followers: 275
- FB Likes: 245
- IG Followers: 928
- Pinterest Views: 60K
- Pinterest Followers: 878
Blog Review
Top Performing Posts
- 03 Tips On How To Feel Sexy
- What Are The 04 Areas Of Personal Development?
- 30+ Etsy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Most Shared Post
04 Bad Habits To Unlearn To Become A Better You
Most Commented Post
5 Great Blogs To Read This January
Real Talk
Usually, I would use this section to talk about my most significant wins. But I wanted to talk about recognizing when someone is not okay, especially in the winter. People who suffer from mental health illnesses like depression or anxiety struggle the most during winter.
You may have heard of the term “seasonal depression.” Well, that’s precisely it. As the weather gets colder and denser, people with mental health illnesses can experience a drop in the brain chemicals needed for joy and happiness. But, unfortunately, it’s also when many people may share thoughts of suicide, hopelessness, and other negative emotions.
So, please. If you know a loved one who suffers from mental health illnesses, please check in with them. With the virus still raging and many people still quarantining, this year can be rough for people with mental health illnesses.
What To Expect In February
A lot is happening in February. First off, Valentine’s Day is that month which means I will be talking about self-love and self-esteem and sharing some Valentine’s Day gift guides for those shopping around. On top of that, it’s Black History Month.
Last year, I shared a small anecdote on what it was like to grow up biracial in the early 2000s. I briefly talked about the colorism I experienced with peers and educators alike as a light-skinned girl living in NYC. This year, I plan to do something different.
Instead of talking about myself, I want to highlight black creators, authors, writers, and small business owners making a difference in their communities. I have some roundups coming out which will showcase these different groups.
Did you achieve your monthly goals? Let me know in the comments.
Check out the February 2022 monthly blog review to see if I accomplished these goals.
Glad you are feeling better & recovered from Covid – and I’m sorry depression / anxiety got the best of you this month. But I will say, in terms of stats – you still crushed it! I hope you take the time to focus on more self care & be gentle with yourself this coming month. Thanks for being honest and sharing these struggles with us in your post. It’s quite refreshing to see that it’s not all rainbows and butterflies.
Hi, thanks for reading. This month I am going to be more gentle with myself and really focus on practicing more self-care and being more mindful. I feel like people should see the bad side of things, because that’s life. It’s not always rainbows and sunshine.
I am happy to know your feeling better. Anxiety and depression are so real. Thank you for being so honest about what happened to you. Your stats are amazing for the month. You are doing amazing!
Thanks so much for reading! Depression definitely got the best of me last month, but I am proud of how I performed.
You did excellent combating Covid and blogging at the same time!! You nailed it!!!
Thanks!
I am so happy to hear that you are better. I hope your anxiety and depression improve for next month. U have been feeling a little down. You should be proud of your stats. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Charlotte, your kindness means a lot.
Great progress, hope you can do even better in the next month. Thank you for sharing your progress!
Thanks for reading Fransic!
So glad you are feeling better. I’m sorry you had such a trying month. So amazing how well you did in this mist of so much. Great example of endurance. Thank you for your honesty.
Pastor Natalie
Letstakeamoment.com
Hi Pastor Natalie! Thanks for reading. January was really rough, but I am looking forward to this month.
Well done on everything you achieved in January. Looking forward to your Black History Month content!
Thanks Jenny!
Sorry to hear it was a tough start to the new year for you but I’m glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for sharing your stats and your truth.
Thank you for sharing your experience. So sorry you have to go through Covid, but good job getting back on your feet and getting out new posts!
I hope that February is better for you!! You still did amazing despite everything you had going on ❤
I’m always interested to see other bloggers’ stats & to see what’s been working well for them – congrats! And I loved that you also touched on mental health in this post – it is SO IMPORTANT always, but especially now. Sending you ALL the good vibes, friend! 💖
I’m glad you’re feeling better, and were able to get back on track. I’m also glad to hear you’re feeling better and your blog is still maintaining! I caught Omicron on Christmas Day and I know the feeling!!!
Valarie, COVID was the worst and it happened simultaneously with depression.
I’m sorry to hear you caught COVID but I am glad that you were able to get over it! Your blog did relatively well in January considering the circumstances but I can’t wait to see what February has in store for you!
Thanks Jojo!
I love this post – it’s nice to keep track of one’s analytics like this!
I agree, it also helps with opening up a little to the readers.