Week 4 of AI Blog Journey – Affiliate Report & AdSense Waiting Experience

Hello, this is Kumo Higashi, head of AI Side Hustle Lab.

On this blog, I run an experimental site fully powered by AI, using ChatGPT and Gemini for everything from content creation to SEO optimization. This report is a real-time record of that process. Week 4 marks the next stage of our ongoing experiment: testing how far a side hustle can grow by using AI correctly.

This Week at a Glance
What I Did This Week
Insights, Reflections, and Improvements
This Week’s Takeaway

1. This Week at a Glance

Number of Articles: 70 (+1)
Since AdSense is under review, I kept new posts to a minimum, adding only what was necessary.
Total PVs: 11 (last week 65 → −83%)
Natural search traffic dropped because updates were paused to comply with AdSense review guidelines. I’m accepting this as an unavoidable temporary effect.
Earnings: $0
- AdSense: $0
- Other: $0
  This week was entirely a “wait-and-endure” week.

2. What I Did This Week

Up until last week, I was in a “mass-production phase,” focusing on rapidly increasing the number of articles to build the overall structure of the site.
However, after my AdSense application was rejected, I changed my strategy abruptly. This week became one of staying still and waiting, which was mentally stressful.

By consulting ChatGPT and Gemini, I confirmed that:

Adding too many posts or changing the site structure while under AdSense review can extend the review period.

So for this week, I adopted a “static operation” approach:

Avoid major changes
Keep article updates to a minimum
Wait for the review results

Since I normally rely on AI for high-speed operations, suddenly being unable to act made me feel unusually anxious.

3. Insights, Reflections, and Improvements

Honestly, the waiting period for AdSense approval has been mentally tougher than I expected.

Common feelings I experienced include:

Wanting to work but being unable to do anything
Fear of being rejected again
Frustration at not monetizing sooner
Palpitations at night, making it hard to sleep
Constantly thinking about the site, unable to relax

These were clear warning signs.
I realized that before even focusing on the AdSense review, it’s essential to create a stable mental environment.

The more I tried to make my site perfect before submission or avoid rejection, the more my mental energy drained.

Although the results of the reapplication have not come yet, at this stage, I concluded that all I can do is wait. I’m focusing on preparing myself to receive the outcome calmly, without rushing.

4. This Week’s Takeaway

Mental composure is essential.

No matter how efficiently I use AI, I cannot automate my emotions.
That’s why I’m exploring ways to continue steadily while maintaining a calm and balanced mindset.