Struggling with Confidence
Confession time. I haven't worked in WA in a few days. I was really on a roll too doing at least one lesson a day, sometimes more. Then, I don't know, I hit a wall. I would sit down to create content and just stare blankly at the screen. I was questioning myself, doubting I have anything worthwhile to share. Feeling like I was wasting my time, no one wants to hear from me anyway...
I'm normally not a negative person. I think I have just been feeling insecure lately, and have allowed those feelings to take control. I'm still fighting those feelings, but I want to keep working. At first, I thought it might be lack of motivation or focus, but I think the problem comes down to confidence.
I wish I was writing this post to share some grand realization that solved my problem and would inspire others to overcome their insecurities as well. No. I haven't found my solution. I have no answers to share. All I can do is power through. I WILL finish a lesson today. I WILL publish a new post. I WILL keep going.
My dreams are bigger than my fears. Sometimes I just need to be reminded of that.
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Great post!
We amost all lose a bit of self-confidence
when we start something new. But that's not
why we have to go back, and you are very good
at keeping going. You have a real talent for writing
so continue to work on yourself, you can help many
people with your advices.
Have a nice day
Ingrid
You have it my girl, we are all the same. Every time I accomplish something, I hit a real low after my high. For me it just serves to keep me humble and that is the best place to be so that you can strive to be better next time round.
Look at me, I should be completing more posts but I am here chatting to you, because I am going through a low right now as well...no drive.
My being sociable is my strategy to get motivated from other people's successes and to comment on others who like yourself needs that bit of bump, even during my own low.
That's what I find amazing about WA's platform, I can always pick up from where I left off, and get inspired or give inspiration.
See, when I give a little to others, I myself start to get a little more encouraged and even if I spend a few days wondering aimlessly in here, at least I am not wasting my time or money elsewhere.
So go have a look around and check out some success stories or 'how to' trainings by other members, I promise that you will soon get your mojo back in no time.
A big hug :)
Thank you for taking time to chat with me. There is a lot of inspiration here and I love that.
Thats awesome - i just got some inspiration from JohnMK - Highest Affiliate Commissions - New Record Today! Have you read it?
I hit those walls too, and I think everyone here does from time to time. Lately it's been so chaotic around here that that I made up my mind to only write one new post per month on each of my websites. I have two websites and they already have multiple pages and posts on them. What I have done is to put a white board up on my desk, with some goals.
At the top I put ideas for posts that come up from time to time. It helps to focus. Don't beat yourself up. Sometimes people and events in your life must come first. Sometimes one's health must come first. Right now I am dealing with my Mom's dementia and illness and a lousy cold for myself. I am not sure I am going to meet my goal this month.
I keep a list of post ideas at my desk too, as well as list of projects I want to complete as time allows.
I'm so sorry about your mom, I know that is tough.
Feel better soon!
*hugs*
Katie
HI Katie,
Welcome to the WA family.
In my opinion, the wall is not a bad thing. It's part of the creative process.
They say that to be a good writer, you've got to have life experience, but when you're pounding away at the keyboard, you're not out living life.The wall tells you to go live a bit. Then the ideas come back.
The path to your dreams is not a straight line.
Enjoy the process and all the best!
Marsha
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I keep reminding myself that in any regular job, times will come when you lose motivation, are less productive, and need a change.
More so with us, I think. Despite this awesome online community, we do not have the luxury of dear colleagues which we can meet occasionally face to face for a quick coffee, and where we can walk away from re-energized. We do not have that, which is perhaps one of the few disadvantages of online ventures.
Even worse: to write daily and remain inspired, creative and productive is a huge challenge.
Please be assured you are not alone!