Keeping an Open Mind

Greetings Steemians,

Recently I published a post about consistency.

In terms of consistency with Steem, it is important to maintain consistency. Really it doesn't matter how good your content is if you don't put some consistent work into this place.

Yesterday I took a day off and reflected on some things. A little introspection I guess.

I've been here for 2 years, and I am not going anywhere, but there are some things I have noticed about my relationship with Steem.

For me personally, it requires copious amounts of time to interact and read posts. Even with above average typing speed, I can't speed up my thinking process, and sometimes a single comment can take me hours to compose..

I really feel like what I have accomplished in two years here is pretty great, and I am proud of myself. At the end of the day that is all that really matters right?

With the economy in my region, what I have earned in two years is not even one weeks pay in many jobs, and this has been two years of work. It is safe to say I have adopted a long term mindset, as well as viewing this as a hobby and expressive outlet of sorts.

That being said, and bearing in mind this idea of consistency, I have to wonder if I might be better off if I spend less time on Steem, and explore different things.

Taking a day off, I feel like my stress levels were so much lower.. and I love Steem and don't know why I feel less stress when spending less time here. It's really a strange phenomenon.

I think I am going to diversify a little and try some new things.

Like I said, I'm not quitting Steem, and I am not giving up on the future of Steem a single bit, but I do think I am going to power down a little and move at least some of my funds out to try different ideas for earning crypto.

I'm sure hearing this will really piss off some die hard Steemians, but this is a matter of perspective.. I myself am a die hard Steemian, but I also think it's not wise to keep all of the eggs in one basket.

I have some ideas currently, and different projects I have my eye on. I see some opportunities out there, and so I am going to start trying some different things.

With Steem, if it was "all about the money" I definitely wouldn't have stayed here for two years, because like I said, this is like 1 week pay here, for two years of work.. (and I've invested in different areas as well, so much of this isn't "earned")

In terms of consistency, I might shift my consistency a little bit "elsewhere" and just start exploring new things.

I'll still be curating and posting, but I think it's going to be a little bit less. I just need to look out for my mental health and really want to explore some different things.

I still believe in Steem, and my futuremind says great things are ahead.

None of this is financial advice or anything like that, far from it. Just discussing my thoughts and opinions. I really feel there are some amazing projects in the works, and Steem is not going to be the only big hitter in the future.