So what is Reflections From Me anyway?
To be honest it wasn’t the first blog name that came to mind, I remember scribbling down many names on paper trying to figure out what to call my blog. Much like trying to choose a name for a baby, it is actually quite hard to make a final decision. But when I thought about what my blog was, the fact is it is Reflections of my life, and my thoughts, it seemed obvious to call it reflections from me!
If you have been following my blog for a while now, you will know that when I started this blog I had never read a blog. I knew nothing about blogging or social media, and let’s just say . .
I was naive to how much work, and commitment is involved in having a blog!
In fact motherhood was a bit the same way for me, although “I thought” I was prepared for motherhood (silly me), it was a real shock, and I mean a HUGE shock to how hard it was being a new mum. It was the best thing ever!!! And the scariest, and most exhausting thing ever!
Blogging is a much bigger commitment than I could have imagined. As other bloggers know, if you want your blog to get noticed amongst ALL the blogs out there, you really have to put yourself out there! And for an introvert that is a big ask!!!! Promoting myself is not easy, it means putting myself right out of my comfort zone. And when it comes to Youtube it is even more out of my comfort zone.
But over 2 years ago now, I threw myself in at the deep end and created a little website called reflectionsfromme.com.
Here is a small 1 minute clip about Reflections From Me.
So what else will you find on my website?
On my blog I cover many topics.
- inspiring posts
- interior design posts
- posts to help you live happier
- posts to help you live the life you dream of
- family posts
- empowering posts
- posts on the things happening in my own life
- how to live fearlessly authentic
- posts on parenthood
- posts on living more mindfully
You will also see plenty of photos, as I am slightly obsessed with taking photos. I share loads of pics of my family, my endless coffee drinking, and my lifestyle photographs on Instagram too, @macglanville
Ultimately reflectionsfromme is about me sharing my life and thoughts with you in the hope that I can inspire you to live a happier, more authentic life. I want to empower you to live your own truth, to find out what makes you happy, and to also show you that it is OK to embrace mistakes!
I am a mum, and my life is busy, messy and chaotic, but it is also beautiful. I didn’t grow up with confidence, or even believing the glass was half full, I had to fight to believe in myself, and to feel worthy of love, and happiness. I believe that is why I am so passionate about helping others, inspiring people to live with happiness, and helping them learn to love and respect themselves.
I hope that you can join me on my journey, and make 2017 a fab year!
Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx
You can follow my Youtube Channel HERE
You may also enjoy my post “Tips on how to have a fabulously happy 2017”
(I don’t share all my youtube videos on my blog, so if you want to see more of what I get up to with my family, and more helpful tips on living a great life then make sure to check out my reflectionsfromme YOUTUBE CHANNEL).
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39 comments
Great round up dear! All the best for your you tube channel. The look is lovely n very inspiring. I m waiting for your link party too
Oh thank you so much xx
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This really sums up where i am hoping to be heading and how i feel, i am new to blogging so feel a bit WOW this is so much more than i imagined, especially as i would like to make an income from it so need to work on getting out there. thank you an inspiring post xxx
I am so glad this inspired you xx
This is so totally gorgeous and I just love how blogging has helped so many people develop in confidence and belief in themselves, That is certainly what blogging has helped me achieve. You are a very positive writer and that I thunk helps you be a more positive person in your approach to life. Yes, the humour posts and being a rubbish parent make me giggle but it’s the positive approach to raising children that I respect! #fortheloveofBLOG
This comment means so much to me, thank you so much!
You know that I am a huge fan of your blog, as a writer you are very talented, inspiring and motivational. As a friend you are all of those things and more so, and it has been a real honour to follow your blog and get to know you over the year. You have changed the way that I look at life, in so many ways, your words resonate with me each and every week and I don’t think I can ever thank you enough for that. Thank you for linking with #fortheloveofBLOG
I feel the same lovely, so happy to call you friend xx
I was the same as you – I started blogging having never read a blog before and completely naive about how much work it would be. I think that’s probably a good thing because I doubt I would have ever started if I’d known, but now, 8mths in, I’m hooked!
Congratulations on embracing being out of your comfort zone. I find the promotion bit the hardest too. #MarvMondays
yes that is true, I probably would have been reluctant too if I knew
I love the new look! Very chic. It is lovely to see how far you have come with your blog and I for one have really enjoyed your posts to date, they are always very thought provoking. #MarvMondays
this means so much to me xx
Great post lovley. I’ve subscribed to your Youtube Channel. I’ve started vlogging this year too! So exciting.
#MarvMondays
oh yay! Thank you so much xx
what is your youtube name?
This is lovely. I know what you mean about putting yourself out there being scary. I like the fact that your blog is your authentic place and you seek to empower through your posts. Reflections is a good title. #bigpinklink
thank you so much xx
Great post and you’re so right about how much work is needed. I often get bloggers block and bloggers guilt! Love the new theme, although thin your header is missing. Thanks for joining us for #marvmondays
Thanks so much, yes header is all up now xx
I forget when I came across your blog but I’m so glad I have. I look forward to Mondays when your linky appears and enjoy reading every post you produce. They are always wonderful and inspiring. #MarvMondays
oh thank you so much lovely, #mg will be back in Feb xx
Great idea for a post – I don’t really remember how I came up with the name for mine, but it just seemed and still seems right! #marvmondays
I love your blog-it’s one of my favourites!! I love that every post is like sitting down for a therapeutic chat, with a wonderfully understanding friend. I just adore the positivity, the empowering, and I love interiors and pretty things too! I’ve subscribed to your YouTube channel now, and can’t wait for more positivity in 2017!! Xx
#bigpinklink
Oh thank you that means so much to me xx
A fantastic post and I can completely relate. In contrast to you, I’ve had my blog and website since 2007 (I’m approaching my 10 year anniversary in March!). But back then for me it was something to self-code and just get random thoughts and words onto ‘paper’. It’s evolved so much since then but it was only after my daughter was born I wanted to share it. I didn’t know how and discovered the wider community last year…and the tonne of work that goes with it! I guess I was naive to think people would read my words without me having to pay back. But I love doing it because I learn so much from the rest of you!
I must say, I love your blog Mac!. t’s such a wonderfully positive and serene place to be. I always enjoy reading your posts! Keep it up xx #DreamTeam
WOW ten years that is so amazing, well done! Yes the community is great isn’t it. Thank you for your lovely words about my blog too xx
Great post. I love your blog and you definetly help me reflect and feel more positive about life. I totally get what you mean about putting yourself out there as an introvert, it’s something I am really struggling with but getting better every day. Good luck with the YouTube channel x
#Bigpinklink
yes it can be really hard putting ourselves out there, but we have to push ourselves in order to truly follow our passions. I am always here if you need to chat xx
I love, love, love your youtube trailer! And I love the ethos of your blog too 🙂
Thank you so much!
I’m so glad I found this blog. I really need to work on being more ‘glass half full’. Look forward to reading more! #thelistlinky
I think your blog name is just perfect! Like you I started blogging ‘for fun’ totally oblivious to just how much work can be involved but with the unexpected bonus of meeting lots of lovely like-minded bloggy friends including you 🙂 You’re Youtube video is so beautiful – I want one! 🙂 Have subscribed to your channel x #TheList
I think your blog name is just perfect! Like you I started blogging ‘for fun’ totally oblivious to just how much work can be involved but with the unexpected bonus of meeting lots of lovely like-minded bloggy friends including you 🙂 Your Youtube video is so beautiful – I want one! 🙂 Have subscribed to your channel x #TheList
Mac, I always find your posts very inspiring and love looking through all your photographs here and on instagram. I haven’t attempted youtube yet as I’m being a bit of a chicken about it for some reason. Anyway you always inspire me and put a smile on my face with your gorgeous words. Love the new site too by the way x
I always enjoy your blog when I visit it and love the new look. I need to pop over more as your posts are right up my street – inspiring, warm and genuine. Keep up the good work 🙂 xx
This is a brilliant post hun and I love the positivity in it. Well done for continuing to keep blogging, it really is hard work especially with all the promoting you have to do. Claire x #fortheloveofBLOG
I love your video, it’s really inspiring, and I want to adopt your strapline of “living fearlessly authentic ” as my motto ! I definitely aspire to it anyway and have joined in with the hashtag on Instagram a couple of times. I need to work on being fearless, though! #TheListLinky
so glad you are joining in xx
Congrats on taking the leap!
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