The easier option ☹

It’s harder to actually put in real work into something and feel like you’re totally wasting your time. It’s hard because you begin to question yourself and your skills. Like why bother? No one’s showing any interest at all. Why not take the easier part and just STOP.

Well I’ve thought about the easier option more often than I should. Even now as I write, it’s still playing on my mind. I’ll use myself and writing as an example.

I’ve always loved writing, I’m that kid who tells you a story from my head, without having to plan or prepare exactly what the story is about. Once I start talking, my imaginations do the rest. And trust me they were always captivating story lines.

I started this blog because I figured, why not? If I can reach out to people through this small platform, and teach them a thing or two, that would come in handy. Or inspire them to be better versions of themselves, why not?

I mean nothing would make me happier than getting positive feedbacks on how my articles are really helpful. To me, that was the main Goal. Not even the money I’ll get if I monetized my blog. Trust me nothing beats true fulfillment in whatever it is you do.

That’s why if you’ve read any of my articles you’ll observe that I try to be playful, and real as much as I can. Because the world is already a very uptight place. People don’t need that again when they read through your articles.

However the feelings of postivity are drained, when it feels like no one’s actually reading your work. And even when they do? You don’t get to receive any feedback or anything. It begins to feel like a waste of time. Because even if you stopped posting articles? They wouldn’t notice.

That’s exactly what I was struggling with,and it was the same reason I’ll go for a month without posting any article. I knew I didn’t have readers who would miss my content, So why bother? What was the aim of writing when no one was reading? Why waste my time?

But before I sank so deep into self pity, complains and countless days of worrying when my work would be relevant enough? I had to remind myself of who I was.

I’m a Writer.

And what do writers do? They write. Yes it may hurt if no one’s reading, but someday they will. And even if they don’t? One day I’ll go through everything I’ve ever written and in that moment I’ll feel accomplished. I’ll realize just how proud I am of myself. And just how grateful I am to God, that I never dropped the pen.

Because whatever you’re doing? You’re also doing for you. It might not be getting the type of attention or recognition you want from it? The type of profit you expected? But don’t STOP. If for anything, do it for you.

I’m still learning to adapt to this philosophy. It’s not easy trust me, but it’s going to be worth it in the future. So don’t give up on you. When the time is right? You’re going to shine so bright you blind the sun.

I know some things I’ve dropped because I felt no one was interested. And it almost feels impossible to pick up those pieces, but I will someday. Hopefully when it’s not too late. Don’t be like me, start picking your pieces Now, and start afresh.

The easier option will be to STOP and GIVE UP.

But then you know what they say, good things don’t come easy. So choose the hard option and be consistent with your work.

All the best in your journey🥰