March 2015 – Top Posts and Top Commenters

Here are the highlights from March 2015.  I’m changing it up and simplifying this month in review post.  Depending on the feedback, I may do away with this type of post in the months to come.  Thanks to everyone who read along and commented.  Your readership and participation in the daily discussions are what make The Stretched Community.  Thank you!

Overall, traffic was down from February and down compared to a year ago.  Instead of going into all the particulars, I’ll leave you with the top posts and top commenters for the month.

If I’m being honest (which I always try to be), I’m a little disappointed to see the numbers dropping off.  However, I am reminded of the reasons for developing this blog in the first place.  It is a place for me to stretch first and foremost, and I hope it will stretch others in the process.  For this reason, I will keep writing here.  I feel a sense of inner and outer purpose through my daily posts.  As a numbers addict, I need to make sure I keep things in perspective.  If I strive for honest and quality, stretching content, the rest will take care of itself.  I’d love to hear from any of you have experienced similar ups and downs in your traffic.  In the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy taking a look back at March 2015.

Top 10 Posts:

1. 7 Habits That Build A Lasting Marriage
2. Video Blog:  Table Topics – Spring and St. Patrick’s Day
3. When Is It Time To Switch Jobs? (@WashburnWriter)
4. 10 Benefits Of Taking Cold Showers
5. 5 Ways To Improve Communications With Your Spouse
6. Forced To Slow Down And Stretch
7. Confessions Of A Leader Who Struggles With Delegation
8. Ice Breaker – Snow Day
9. 7 Ways To Live An Inspired Life
10. 7 Delegations Posts To Stretch Your Leadership – Delegation Recap

Top 10 Commenters:

• David Stolpe
• Larry Carter
• Lulu
  
• Shawn Washburn
• Jon Stallings
• Norman Stolpe
• Steve Y
  
• Katina Vaselopulos
  
• Steve Young
• D’Anne Hotchkiss

As promised at the beginning of the month, I have randomly chosen someone from the top commenters list to receive a copy of  On Track: Life Lessons from the Track & Field by ME!  The winner of this book is…(drum roll)…Lulu.  Congrats to Lulu!  (For the time being, I am putting the monthly book giveaway on hold.  If you’d like a copy of my book, please head to Amazon and purchase a copy.  Much appreciated!)

How was your month?  If you’re a blogger share a link to your top post in the comments?  What was your favorite Stretched post this month?  How were you STRETCHED in March?