By: Eden Hensley; Photos by Brooke Dennis for Alt Summit
Everywhere where you turn an article or a person is giving you another “should.” You should post consistently. You should promote yourself on social media. You should [INSERT YOUR FAVORITE BEST PRACTICE HERE].
I don’t know about you, but sometimes all these shoulds paralyze me. I’ll have beautifully crafted prose, but I won’t have an image that will shine on Pinterest. So the project runs the risk of waiting in limbo because I don’t want to waste it. Then I have to stop and ask myself, do I love what I created? Was it my best effort? If I can answer yes to both those questions, I stop beating myself up with those shoulds and publish. And often, the results surprise me.
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Go Deeper: More Resources
Have you forgotten why you started creating? Or do you have so many ideas you’re feeling overwhelmed? These eight tips can help you get back on track and have you hitting publish once again.
