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15 Unmistakable Traits of Confident Mom Bloggers

By Jennifer James, Founder

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. - Samuel Johnson

Being a mom blogger is tough. We’re all so intimately connected through our blogging and social networks that we know the companies other moms are working with and for, the events they’re invited to, speaking gigs they receive, and products that get thrown their way. In the midst of all these opportunities it is extremely easy to allow self-doubt to creep in and your confidence to slink away when you haven’t yet attained these goals. I’m here to tell you that it is extremely paramount to keep your confidence brewing, even in the face of what may seem to be countless opportunities and connections passing you by.

I love watching moms who are not only amazing bloggers, but serious business women. Here are a few unmistakable traits I see over and over again in confident mom bloggers I am lucky enough to call my friends.

These mom bloggers are:

1. Hard workers

2. Willing to give and share

3. Serious about their blogs

4. Always reliable

5. Great writers

6. Creative

7. Willing to say “no” and refuse opportunities that don’t fit

8. Not afraid to ask questions and only work with companies who pitch opportunities that are in their best interest

9. Not afraid to be friendly

10. Thinkers outside of the box

11. Always thinking about “What’s Next?”

12. Open to suggestions and honest feedback

13. Willing to take risks

14. Gifted leaders and

15. Fast learners

If you want to eventually get where other mom bloggers are, sometimes it is simply useful to sit back and watch how they roll. You’d be surprised how much you’ll learn.

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Comment by Noor AlQahtani on May 31, 2010 at 3:18pm: I love this and its so very true! Thanks..

Comment by Tanya on May 26, 2010 at 12:37am: Great list! Thank you. :)

Comment by Shelina Ishani on April 28, 2010 at 2:25pm: True. . . So ,So true. I love blogging so I blog. I write about things that I feel passionately about and things that I feel can help someone out there. I don't blog because I have to, I blog every single day because I want to!
Shelina Ishani
http://www.coolmamablog.com

Comment by Kim Neyer on April 23, 2010 at 6:14pm: When you accept offers that don't fit, you begin to resent your work and your blog begins to feel like a job - like someone else even. Stay true to yourself - write what you know - focus on your strengths!

Comment by Laurel on April 13, 2010 at 9:12pm: All things I am aspiring to. I have turned down most opportunities and wondered if I was making right call, I see that I need to stay the course and stay true to my love of home,fashion and design and createive writing above all!

Comment by Daenel on April 2, 2010 at 9:57am: I think all of these qualities are things that translate into the real world too. I've found that since I've started blogging, I've become a lot more confident face to face too (not quite as confident as I'd like to be, but better than where I started).

Comment by Amy Bowman on March 11, 2010 at 10:43am: learning #7, it is so empowering to be able to put up some healthy boundaries! I want my live to dictate my blog and what I write about, I don't want my blog to dictate my life!!

Comment by Alanda on March 3, 2010 at 12:16am: I definitely agree with this list especially #9. Blogging has definitely outside of my shell and I love the women I have connected with in the past year.

Comment by Julia on February 23, 2010 at 8:14am: Love the list and I hope that I have each of those qualities.

I agree with what Dagmar Bleasdale about being picky and not just turning into a review blog. I want my content to be rich and diverse. :)

Comment by Deirdre Smith on February 22, 2010 at 3:15pm: Really nice list!

Comment by ModernMom on January 17, 2010 at 10:28pm: This was so timely for me to read this today. Such a wonderful list. I try and remember to stay true to I am and hopefully this is reflected in my writing. Thanks for sharing your incredible list!

Comment by The Wild Mind on December 23, 2009 at 8:20pm: This is very helpful and also encouraging! Thanks!

Comment by Tamara Unexperienced on December 17, 2009 at 12:08pm: This is a great list! The willingness to say no is very important, but can be hard for some. After all, moms often have a tough time saying no. But doing it helps you focus on what's most important, staying true to yourself and also the purpose of your blog. Thanks for the reminder!

Comment by Kim Kihega on December 3, 2009 at 9:41am: Love the list! All so true!

Comment by Lucy on December 2, 2009 at 12:41pm: Nice list

Comment by POSHpreneur Clarissa on December 1, 2009 at 5:55pm: Amen!!

Comment by Momtrends on November 15, 2009 at 11:56pm: I love the one about the willingness to say "NO"

Comment by Anitra Elmore on November 15, 2009 at 8:13pm: Thanks for sharing this list!

Comment by Jai on November 14, 2009 at 9:37pm: Great list it inspires everyone to become better bloggers. I do agree that sometimes it's just best to say no. I do like to keep an open mind but I always keep my readers first. It's almost like..."would I recommend the product to my bff?" I treat all my readers like bffs!