2012 Blogging Goals

I’ve spent considerable time thinking about what I want to do with the Melanie’s Musings in 2012, especially because of the burnout that hit me during the latter part of 2011. Here’s what I came up with:

Blogging Goals

1. Write one guest post a month*
2. Write 12 movie reviews this year*
3. Post one interview with an author/blogger/etc. each month*
4. Let no more than 2 weeks go without a giveaway of some sort
5. Keep up to date (but don’t freak out) about stats
6.  Host 12 guest posts this year*

Beyond the blog

1. Use Goodreads- A social media site full of readers. Hello target audience.
2. Figure out a focus for my Tumblr. It currently flounders.
3. Comment back- This one is fun.

And perhaps most importantly: Schedule time off. Doing this will help keep me from burning out. It’s so easy to think, just one more review or five more minutes on twitter. And then two hours pass.

What’s your number one blogging goal this year?

*at least

Resolution: a firm decision to do something

Here are my resolutions! I’d love to hear yours in the comments.

Blogging Goals:

Comment more: I did a really good job of this when I was just starting out (If I do say so myself), but lately I’ve not been doing such an awesome job.

Relax: I’m going to relax and not worry about how often I post. I do intend to join the Bloggiesta this weekend and get a bunch of stuff done, so I won’t be so worried about this stack of books that needs to be reviewed. *eyes warily*

Do more editing: I’ve been looking back over some of my posts, and it’s definitely ringing true that hindsight is always the clearest. So, I’m taking a little more time to think over posts.

And most importantly, have fun!

Personal Goals:

Get in shape: I don’t think there’s every been a time where I’ve truly been in shape. I’ve never been interested in sports at the schools I’ve attended. While I’m not overweight, I’m not in shape, either. I’d like to see how that feels.

Be more open: I’m slow to trust people and kind of shy, so apparently I don’t come across as very friendly. This is the one that will probably be the hardest. Be more extroverted! Yeah! =)