Hello lovelies! β€
With 2021 drawing to an end, I wanted to reminisce and look back at the top 5 blog posts which received the most engagement this year.
But first of all, I would like to sincerely say thank you for taking the time to read my writing. Every follow, view, like, comment, and repost means the world to me π But most of all, I am grateful and appreciate your ongoing kindness and support. I love you all! π
Without further ado and in no particular order, let’s take a walk down memory lane…
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2021
FREE Daily Productivity Planner
Start the new year by downloading and using this free daily productivity planner. You can add your own positive affirmation, jot down your top priorities and to-do list of the day, and more.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money
This article reveals a handful of money-saving hacks that you can implement into your life at any time. If you get started in the new year, you could have a nice little pot by this time next December which can go towards a splurge or investment.
25 Acts of Kindness
Sometimes the simplest actions can make a huge impact on someone’s day or mood. Here are a few ideas for showing kindness to others, even on our busiest days.
Picture Perfect
Read this sad yet relatable tale (flash fiction) of unrequited love.
10 Ways of Showing Gratitude to your Significant Other
Are you looking for new ways to surprise and treat your partner? These suggestions cover all five love languages so you can pick and choose your preferred method of displaying your love and appreciation.
Blog Accomplishments 2021
At the start of the year, I set out to be more consistent and write and publish at least one blog post every month. However, I became inspired by the incredible blogs and websites on this platform, and I ended up writing more than initially planned. Ultimately, it has gone better than I could have imagined…
- Reaching 950+ Followers (…from the bottom of my heart, thank you! π)
- Blogger Award Nominations
- 40+ Published Posts
- More Engagement (…from the site redesign, internal links, comments, etc.)
- Plan Upgrade and Registered Domain (…meaning more freedom to explore different themes and features)
What were your accomplishments in the last 365 days? π
Thank you for reading my last post of 2021! This year has come with its hardships and challenges, and I would like to wish that everyone is blessed with health, wealth, and happy moments in 2022! π
Love your blog and everything you do with it! Great little summary of the year… I’ll have to start using the productivity planner for next year π see you soon!
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Hi, my love! πβ€ You surprised me with your comment! Thank you for continuously lifting me up and supporting me writing and this blog – you inspire me π I hope the productivity planner is useful to your busy life π€ Great things are coming in 2022…See you in the new year! ππΎπ€©
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Wow!You have really done a great deal of blogging , congrats.Wish you a prosperous New Year Take care.ππ
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HI Francis! Nice to meet you π Thank you for your kind comment and for reading this post. 2021 is definitely my proudest year for blogging. It was hard work, but so grateful to have done it and looking forward to the future πβ‘ Hope that the new year brings you great health, wealth and happiness! Take care β¨π
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Thank you very much for the New Year wishes and I am also glad to meet you.Hope to know more about you and your thoughts and views through your beautiful blog.Take care.ππ
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My best wishes for the new year
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Thank you so much, Natalia! π€π Hope you have an amazing new year!! π₯³πΎ
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Thank you my dear…
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Congrats on all your achievements in 2021. I love all of your posts but your flash fiction always makes me smile the most. Being a word geek myself, I love your word choices and how you paint vivid pictures so succinctly. Happy last day of the year! β£οΈπ
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Hi Liz! π Your words of kindness and support always make my day and puts a smile on my face, thank you ever so much π€ I love that you’re a work geek too – you’re a fantastic writer and deserve such praise! I look forward to reading more of your talent in 2022 π₯³π€© Happy last day of the year indeed β¨π
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Congratulations on an amazing year! I hope to follow in your footsteps in 2022! Happy new year!
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Hi Amelia! π Thank you for stopping by on my blog and your kind words! π€ I really like the design of your website and I look forward to reading more of your writing in 2022! May you have a blessed year filled with lots of love and laughter β¨πΌ
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Great job on your accomplishments! For me, it’s a simple one: starting a blog! Let’s have a good 2022 ahead π
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Thank you so much! π Congratulations with starting your blog, the first step is genuinely the bravest π I hope you have a wonderful experience and it brings you lots of happiness and inspiration. I look forward to reading your writing! May 2022 treat you kindly π€π
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Congrats, you are doing so well, thanks for being here!
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Thank you for the kind words, Moonshine β¨ I enjoy blogging and love meeting wonderful people such as yourself π I hope you are well and keep up the great work! π
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Congratulations!π
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Thank you so much, Cindy! π May I say that your blog is so beautifully-designed – it literally took my breath away – and I love your writing. You’re so talented and an inspiration π€©β¨ Hope 2022 is treating you kindly and the year blesses you with many more happy moments π€
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Oh arenβt you so kind to say! Thank you so much that is very meaningful and I appreciate it so much! All the best to you as well in 2022πβ€οΈπ
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New follower! Hope to continue this journey with you and i’ll catch up on some of your previous blogs!! Happy new year!
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Hi Awkward Asian Female! (LOVE THE NAME – it describes me too haha π) Welcome to giftedandchilling, thank you ever so much for choosing to follow my blog and writing journey, I greatly appreciate it π
I’m a happy follower of you too! All caught up with your posts and can’t wait to read more fo your writing πͺ So excited!
Hope 2022 is treating you kindly. Thank you again π
Genevieve xx
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your blog is very cool
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Thank you for visiting my blog! π€π
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Awesome Roundup, I haven’t done one in awhile so I too need to get back to that.
Congratulations on your 2021 accomplishments and continued success in 2022
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Hi The Delaware Blogger β¨ I hope you are well! Thank you for reading my blog round up 2021 and for your kind words π May 2022 bring you lots of success and happiness π€
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Great blog and keep it up
Unitball
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Aww, thank you so much for your comment and support, Unitball! πβ‘π
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Well recap! π
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Aww, thank you Priti! ππ
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You have something good going on here. Hard work does it, I know. I wish you continued success. Nice to meet you.
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Hi! It’s a pleasure to meet you Selma π Thank you ever so much for checking out my blog and for your lovely comment π Blogging is not easy, but it is worth every second β¨ I love nothing more than writing! Your blog is beautifully-designed, I love exploring all your pages and reading through your writing. Well done and many congratulations on your debut novel (an amazing accomplishment!), it is most intriguing and the reviews are great. I wish you continued success and happiness too π·
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Aww. You bless me for roaming in my woods. Thanks for the lovely praise. Yes, I have one short story out there. I started out with audatious plans to write a collection of shorts– I took a publishing course, you see. But, lacking smarts, I couldn’t get the formatting right, or uniform for all the pieces. Arg! So, in the end I only published ONE. It was my best one. Since then, I’ve shied away. One day I’ll grow some courage. Wait for it. Thanks. You are sweet.
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Ahh yes, that is such a lovely phrase! Thank you for your comment and being open with me, Selma π It is an fantastic achievement to publish a short story – it is my dream to do it one day π€ I have faith and believe that you will write and publish a collection of shorts in the future, you have the talent to. Will be patiently waiting for the day π€ Hope you are well and sending you lots of love!
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looking forward to reading more of your posts. I am a little like Alice, “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it!”
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Thank you so much, Brenda – it means a lot! π I like that quote from Alice in Wonderland!
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Wow — great blog! I was called out of class in grade school to take some kind of an IQ test. Told me I was “gifted.” All that meant was I got to go to some field trips once in a while. Call me gifted and suicidal.
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Hi Lissa and Peewee! Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment. Oh wow! You are the utmost definition of the word and I’ll definitely call you “gifted”! π€ I hope sincerely everything is well with you π Sending you tight hugs and lots of love…
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