Hello Friends!
To be honest, I’ve been staring at my computer screen for a while and thought… “maybe this is what I should talk about today.” I’m sure I’m not the only one who has this problem from time to time!
I don’t plan out my posts too often, as I really like draw inspiration from the day. For example, If a song is really stuck in my head – then maybe I’ll do a music cover of it. Maybe there is a certain topic has been spinning around in my brain and I think other’s might find it helpful. OR maybe something happens that day (like my hardware wallet showing up in the mail) and I decided to do an unboxing video and talk about security.
Some days though… Nothing really seems to be grabbing me. What Then?
I should point out that there are lots of people who plan out their posts, and that strategy really works for them. Maybe they plan on Monday’s to do a post that is Crypto related, and Tuesday’s to post about fitness… or whatever it may be. I have tried this, and for me – I just feel more engaged with my own content when the inspiration is coming from the day. Both systems can work really well – this is just what I like to do.
Consistency is touted as one of the main pillars of success on Steemit, and this is true, but taking a day off here or there can actually be healthy. If you are really not feeling like posting – then that is okay. Don’t beat yourself up, and don’t spend too much time worrying about it. Oftentimes, taking a break helps you to come back feeling even more charged and excited.
Stress is a creativity killer. If you are really pushing yourself to come up with something to post about, you will probably keep staring at a blank wall. If you just let go of the expectation that you need to post – who knows, maybe some great idea will come to you later in the day! I honestly think that people can feel your energy through a post as well – whether it is a video or written blog. If you are forcing yourself to do something, it probably won’t be very good.
I love ingesting knowledge. I listen to a LOT of podcasts and am always trying to learn and get better at what I do. If I am feeling pretty dry on inspiration, it probably means that I need to plug back in to learning.
Maybe go listen to a couple podcasts, or sit down and read a book. Once you get your brain in the learning mindset, you might be surprised at how much it inspires you. It is my belief that it is difficult to create great content on a regular basis if you are not also learning on a regular basis. I think these two concepts go hand in hand. Would you want to see a doctor that hasn’t received any new training in 30 years, or would you rather see a doctor that is constantly staying up on current trends and medical developments? We aren’t doing brain surgery here people… but if you aren’t learning – your content will probably start to feel stale.
When I’m feeling pretty low on energy or ideas to post about, I enjoy just hopping over to my feed and seeing what everyone else is up to! I am not in any way saying to steal someone’s idea, but sometimes it can be helpful to see what topics are really hot right now and what’s happening on the platform. Also, by engaging with other’s content, it takes your mind off the idea of posting, which as we discussed before – can help to release your creativity again. I personally think it feels really good to go through my feed and support my Steemit family by reading and commenting on their content.
Even if I still end up taking a break from posting that day – I still got to engage with the community and spend some time supporting others.
I hope that these tips help you in some way! If you find yourself staring a blank screen, It’s usually a good sign that you need to walk away for a while. By not putting on pressure on yourself to post, and plugging into learning or supporting others – You will probably find your groove again.
I’m curious… when you are lacking post inspiration – what do you do??
Xo, Lea
