Blogger’s Compromise– How to Keep a Happy Home Happy Posted on November 5, 2017November 15, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Blogging takes a lot of time researching, writing, editing, and re-editing. Then there’s promoting my work on my blog, social media, and seeking out potential paid sponsors. That’s the time I could be spending with my better half. Not only do bloggers need to be careful about their share, but we also have to set priorities and maintain a balanced life. We’ve gotta find a balance between what we love to do and the people who love us while we do it? How to Keep a Happy Home Happy is a 7-step guide to the art of compromise and balancing home life. The Art of Compromise You aren’t watching this with me, he said. I was– and I wasn’t. I really wanted to finish editing a post for publication the next day. We shared a moment of silence, then he picked up his phone, and the silence was replaced with the rapid click fire of his own. He was right, I wasn’t giving him my full attention, and that’s not putting him first. Once it was brought to my attention, I decided to make some changes to keep the peace and not allow the blog to come between us. Priorities need to be set for balance to be maintained. Steven and I were at a wine tasting in Virginia. Traveling together can create some of the sweetest and most intimate moments How to Keep a Happy Home It hasn’t been easy, but our couple of times are way more important than a quicker response time or some edits I can put off until later. I know what my priorities are, and it’s important to find yours too. 1. Find Balance I do the lion’s share of writing when he’s at work and stay in the moment when we are watching TV or doing something together. And when we do, I leave my phone and laptop on the table far from reach– even during commercials. 2. Set Priorities It sucks, but I’ve limited the engagement I have with other bloggers. I’m sorry, I couldn’t keep up. This also means comments/ questions may go unanswered until the next day. Related: Who knew you could learn so much from blogging? Take a look at Skills You Learn from Blogging. 3. Establish Boundaries Set boundaries. Some things are just between him and me. I don’t write about everything we do or take pictures everywhere we go. AND unless he wants me to, I don’t take pictures of his food… for some reason, he really hated that. Establish boundaries and keep them. 4. Work With My Fellow Bloggers I am incorporating more guest bloggers, utilizing schedulers. writing shorter or less involved content and re-using older stuff I update with a few changes and/or new pictures. I am finding the variety also keeps me thinking, and my readers more engaged. 5. How to Keep a Happy Home Happy Working with other bloggers is a great way to practice the art of compromise. I am getting more FB content from each blog post. If you have an imagination, there are infinite ways to spin a blog post– Facebook posts, reviews, top 10, surveys and polls, questions, etc. 6. Record Spontaneous Ideas A lot of the time, I’d end up on my blog because I got a good idea and I wanted to create the article. I would start writing no matter what time it was. Now, if I get a good idea, I jot it down or discreetly ask Siri to remind me during regular business hours. 7. Turn off Alerts Balance means you need to take a break. It seems simple, right? It helps to NOT hear the ping of traffic or buzz of an incoming email– shut it off. You aren’t so quick to check it out, and OHHH, the fun of seeing all that engagement the next day. I also don’t charge my phone in the bedroom, look at it before coffee or meditation, or use it to check the time. Buy a watch. Like it? Pin it! I love sharing stories, lessons from abroad, and tips for curious travelers. If my work has inspired you or made you smile, please buy me a coffee. Your support helps me keep the blog running—at no cost to you. My articles are available as mobile apps for offline reading and GPS-assisted directions. Download my articles on GPSMyCity. This post contains sponsored and/or affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission. WELLNESS ON THE ROAD community
It is so important to create boundaries and to re-evaluate them as life changes. That really helps so much. Reply
I have a problem setting boundaries once I’m all in. I tend to go for broke and have to wheel myself back in. lol Reply
My husband and I struggle with this as well. I’m a blogoholic lol. I’ve been better about putting my work down for a bit to spend quality time with him though, but it is difficult some days. I love what I do! Reply
I really love this post. It takes so much work and sacrifice to really make the happy home truly happy. Reply
I can relate to this. I’ve been trying to strike a balance between blogging and family life. So far it’s working well. Reply
Thank you for offering these tips. It’s not easy when you’re trying to manage your own business and run a blog. I’ve been debating on adding guest bloggers to my blog. Reply
These are such good tips! I’ve been having a hard time finding balance between work, blogging, and family, but I think setting boundaries and sticking to them is key. Reply
I don’t have a partner but I can imagine that it must be so difficult to prioritize time between a partner and the blog. It is great that you have worked out a compromise! Reply
These are great tips to keeping a happier home when you are blogger. It is so important to have family time or couples time. Prioritizing is so important between work and home. Thanks for sharing the tips. Reply
You have made so many great points here! I have turned off notifications on my phone so me, and my family are not distracted by them. Reply
I know it is so important to balance work and home, but being a SAH blogger can be hard to separate the two. These are great tips! Reply
So true, thank you for checking us out. If you get a chance, can you tell me what tip is your favorite? Reply
My friend and I were just discussing about this when I saw this. To be honest, I am so guilty. But i’m trying to work on that and these tips you shared will be helpful. Thank you☺ Reply
Yep, I try to do as much as possible in coffee shops when I’m commuting and keep the evenings free for couple and friends time 🙂 Reply
Great tips. We all have to take time for our family and friends. I do my work mostly at night so it does not take away from family time. Reply
Its difficult, I just have to cut it off BEFORE he steps through the door and try not to look at it at all. Reply
I tell people all the time when you are a full time blogger there is a thin line between the blogger life and personal life. Social media makes that hard because everyone is on social media and its my job so I make it a point when I am not doing a “blogger thing” to detach sometimes and be in the moment. Reply
Oh my…this is one of the things that I love about blogging- I can totally relate to other bloggers out there. Sometimes, Im having anxieties here, too, of me not spending my time with my husband. We both have work, but we got different work schedule. And blogging is just my hobby at this point. And yes, it sucks when the best time to work on your blog is when your better-half is sleeping. Reply
Thanks, I love connecting and relating to other bloggers too. I like when its quiet, the problem is that’s when I like to clean too. Reply
These are great tips that seem like it definitely would keep a home happy. I want to implement a no cellphone policy in my bedroom, I just have to get my fiance on board with it. Lol! Reply
Its a compromise that turned out to be a good thing for the both of us. I used to wake up and check it because it was sitting right beside me or check it first thing in the morning. I don’t so that anymore and I think I have less headaches and eye strain because of it. Reply
These are great time saving tips for any life situation. Being able to balance your blog and your life is a skill every blogger should learn. Great tips. Reply
So true, you are right. We can’t do everything but we can choose things that serve multiple purposes. Reply
me and my partner always make sure when we are at home together we limit ourselves for 2 hours with social media and the rest of the evening is for the 2 of us to spend quality time…. doing this the last 8 years and still happy with it! Reply
These are great tips in this post. There are times when my responsibilities as a blogger clash with my boyfriend’s needs. Thanks for sharing. Reply
Each time I’m with Amore, I try not to do my blog work, and just focus on us. Unless he is working then, I can also work mine 🙂 Reply
These are all great tips. I like to set an alarm to remind me when it is time to shut off all my devices and spend quality time with my family. Reply
I definitely feel the pain!! It is a very fine balance, especially when you’re passionate about the blog which is never ending work (let’s face it, there’s always “just one last thing”, until the next lol). Balance is key, though very hard to reach. Reply
It can be so hard making sure you turn off from being a blogger it really is a job where you have your work with you where ever you are if you aren’t careful. Reply
I think these were helpful tips for everyone i’ll be using them with my kids. I’m changing up my schedule so this was quite helpful! Reply
I have maintained from the start that my blog is my fun hobby. When my blog starts feeling like work or gets in the way, I step back. Reply
Yes, this is so important to keep in mind. I always try to put my stuff away from 8-10. That’s when my husband and I usually watch shows together. Reply
I am bad about this. I spend a lot of time working on my blog in some way or another. If it’s not a post, it’s promoting that content. And when I’m not working I feel like I should be, at least making a presence on social media for my blog. I set hours this past spring, and I need to do that again. Reply
Yes. This is such a huge problem…How do we find the time for everything?? AND keep not just our other halves, but the rest of the family happy! Reply
I love these tips. I recently had to revisit my own boundaries about my blog. That was a great reminder to be intentional about your relationships and your writing. Reply
For me being happy at home is simply be with the ones I love – my family. As long as you understand and love each other, it’s all that matters. Reply
True, that’s great you haven’t faced any conflicts over your time. I wonder if men and women see this issue differently? Reply
This post is such a great reminder of what’s really important. I think that setting certain times to work and turning off notifications would be the biggest help to me. Reply
As a fellow blogger Rachel put it… “was a great reminder to be intentional about your relationships and your writing”. Like the word intensional so much. Reply
This post is so relatable! True that I am always on the blog, writing, editing and scheduling. I need to find a balance and this guide will help me for sure! Reply
I def feel you on this. Sometimes more time is needed for blog things and I feel guilty for it, even though I make sure it late night or when no one “needs” me. Balance is the key, which I am still trying to find! Reply