Fear of not being good enough
So, I have been here about a month and I have been working on my blog, adding content and going through the lessons. I am currently on Course 4.
Up until now I have not shared my blog with anyone but you folks here at WA. I need to start sharing my content on social media but I am paraylzed by fear! Fear that people will think my grammer is not good enough, or that my content is boring or not helpful! What is wrong with me? I think I am having a moment of self doubt.
I am a mom and my niche is breastfeeding. Something that a lot of people will have no interest in but of course many women, mothers will and I am part of many mom groups where I plan to share my blog. So what's stopping me? I want to make sure it looks good enough or has enough content but I think I need to bite the bullet and just do it.
How did everyone go about this? Did you wait until you felt your blog was good enough or just start sharing? I am planning to write one more content post and share it this week.
BTW I do believe in this process and am planning to upgrade to yearly. I think I need to just purge these thoughts!
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Hey there Randy.
Sorry for the late response. I wasn't feeling well for days.
I've just read your blog about the bumblebee! I love it! Thanks for making me having a different angle to view my position now.
I love the analogy that you used.
Share with me again in the future!
Wishing you well
Jasmine
Thanks Jasmine for reading my blog I"m glad you enjoyed it You can do it, just take a step, don"t be afraid. You"re going to surprise yourself.
Hey I think we do have this common thought. Yeah I do feel sometimes fearing that it's not that good for people to view. And sometimes I fear on writing content too! But I think you've gotten yourself on quite a steady journey..Course 4? Wow! Not reaching there yet but I will soon..You'll be good I think! So worry not.
Wishing you and your baby well
Jasmine
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Hi Jasmine never worry if you blog is good enough just put it out there, People will read it yes the worst maybe action may not been taken straight away but the memory of reading your blog will still be there and at the right time for them they will remember reading your blog.
As for your site being about breastfeeding I do believe you a have great and important niche I believe many women will have an interest. There are many issues women and also men should understand as well the challenges women may face with breastfeeding.
You mentioned some aspects in your site with why a pump may be needed. Plus it is also good for many included the younger women who are first time moms other issues when breastfeeding cannot be done.
When my wife was pregnant we went to the classes had a group of about 20 in our class each couple ending up visiting when they had there births. Will all had dates due contact numbers and names.
We keep the group going for about 2-3 have a get together in turns at peoples place that's how well we all got on.
The interesting thing was being a male there and the other fathers were there as well, while we are all talking and showing off as usual about our babies growing up with all that crawling, walking talking etc.
I remember one of the mother's just start talking about her problem with breastfeeding and the issues she had because of the hardening and cracks around the nipple which forced her to bottle feed instead.
Another stated that's why they took on bottle feeding because they heard about this and did not want to take a chance.
Others spoke about they will continue to breastfeed or use the pump,
The conversation keep going on with all involved in the conversation both fathers and mothers.
Perhaps as we were a great group of friends and we experienced similar issues with the issues of childbirth and were they for each other after the births it may have been easier to discuss.
It seemed natural and all were comfortable to talk about their personal issues in front of each other.
A couple of mothers were just starting to breastfeeding even joking about the timing of the conversation and the need to feed now, in front of us all and everyone was relaxed and comfortable with it and continue to conversation like nothing happened.
I learnt a lot myself and started reading a bit more myself in case my wife was going to have some same issues.
You blogs will do the same to some one else male or female or preferable both to read together.
Generally not a type of conversation you would normally have in a group but in this case there was nothing wrong with the discussions.
This may have made is easier talking about such issues and is was so natural to hear and talk to them about it and the men were involved in the conversation as well.
So please send out your blogs, do what you can to let people know about breastfeeding and also the issues some may face.
To some this may make them realize they are not alone should they have issues with breastfeeding.
It could be the difference in going forward or having some confidence issues if they think they are the only ones having an issue.
Go forward and well done on creating a website such as your more people should read and understand about it more.
It is just providing milk and the nourishment there is more to it you have that opportunity to help others through your great work.
Sorry for the long response that's just me. But know that your website is very important and your blogs, posts, pages whatever they may be need to be read about in the public. Your input is worth it and valuable for many to read and understand.
But great work and keep going forward and post away where and where you can.
Take care be well
Andre
Hey Andre! How's it going? Hope everything's well for you.
Thank you for that motivation!! Feeling good after reading it. I've not been writing lately since I got a fever and today's the worst I guess...:(
But will be back writing again after feeling well..
As for Jen, I think you got your answer there as well and I just wow when reading it..
So go go Jen! There's a lot of mums and dads will get benefits.
Take care everyone :)
Jasmine
Prayers of healing being sent out to you now Jas.
Hi Andre,
Thank you for the thoughtful and motivating response! I have these fears but know I need to go forward anyway. I know this is an important topic that affects a lot of people. Thanks for the encouragement!
You are most welcome that is what friends are for. My night is at it's end now 11.30 here in Aust so I bid you good night stay strong if you need to chat, just ask no problems with that. For family always there this is one big family of which you are part of.
Take care I will think of you and mention you tonight in my prayers if that is OK with you,
Andre
Thanks Andre! Almost recovered now! :)
That's great will keep up the thought for extra strength.
Andre