Just Keep Swimming...

Quick disclaimer: I know there are some blogs that seem to be run by positive Patty’s, and they have all the keys to life and are polished and perfect. It’s almost as if they are trying to sell you the formula to happiness. This is not the case with me. I’ve never been afraid to say that I don’t have it all together, and I’m really living life day by day.

100% of the time, the posts I publish are actually encouragement for me (because let’s be honest, most of us are exhausted and have a lot going on right now), I just so happen to be sharing it with you all.

With that being said, let’s get into today’s quick encouragement.

If I can quote a line or two from the great Rufus Humphrey (everyone has a comfort show, and Gossip Girl is one of mine): “All it takes is just one person to connect with your art…but you can’t reach them if you don’t show up.”

I’m not sure if it’s just because I’m more aware, or because of an actual increase in numbers, but there are tons of creatives, many of us trying to find our niche in an oversaturated market. It can be discouraging when you feel like you’re putting your art (whatever that looks like to you) out there and it seems to fall on deaf ears. As much as we try to say that we are just creating thing for ourselves, if we’re honest, we seek some sort of validation for the content we put out, and it can get discouraging.

Here are 3 important things to keep in mind:

  1. The first time you do something, it’s probably going to suck.- For those if us wo are used to picking something up and being proficient, that’s a hard pill to swallow. However, you won’t ever get better if you quit.

  2. Someone is always watching, and even if they never say it, they are probably rooting for you, too. You never know who is being impacted by the content you create.

  3. Every hobby doesn’t have to be monetized, it’s ok to just create. I started Danielle’s Kitchen (my former meal prep service), because I thought that just because I could cook, I could run a food business. Wrong. I quickly learned that I do best when I’m able to take my time and experiment with food without the added pressure of fulfilling orders. Now, I’m able to fully enjoy cooking again.

  4. It’s ok if you’re still trying to figure it out.

Just keep doing what you’re doing. You got this.


Love always,

CDOG