I’m in a rut. 🙃
A posting, content, writing, creativity, follower, rut. The last 2 months, other then making reels, it’s been a struggle to put together content. From photography, to writing, to reaching an audience, to relating, to collabs, etc. One of the hardest parts of being a blogger, is doing it alone. When I started blogging, I literally knew,-but 1 person, no one around me that was a content creator.
With 3 years of this under of my belt, I’ve learned that even with being consistent, slowly growing isn’t easy. I’ve not had overnight success. Sure, times of quicker growth, and creativity ablaze. But I’m constantly questioning my purpose and priorities.
• Am I only doing this for my own gain?
• Is this taking away from my walk with Christ?
• Is this taking time away from my family and being a homemaker?
• Is this taking time from fellowship or doing things for others?
• Does this contribute to my worry?
At different times each one has been answered with a yes. And I’ve had to work hard to find a balance and check my priorities.
While it’s cliché to say “it’s not about the number of followers”, in a way it partially is. Every creator wants to grow. And if you’re not, usually it reflects your content. Is what I’m posting no longer relevant, encouraging, helpful, intriguing, truthful, consistent, worthy of sharing?
Despite all this tho, I’ve had more women reach out to me than I ever have, saying what an encouragement and joy sharing my journey has been to them. To God be the glory. 🙌 It’s in these messages that I’m inspired to keep going. To keep putting my best foot forward and thru prayer find my creative hands again.
Just my thoughts,
xo, Shantel
