Voices In My Head Are Loud…
It’s insane how much easier it is for me to articulate my thoughts through writing as opposed to recording a video.
Mostly, I think it’s because I fear rejection and critique myself when I can see myself and hear myself. But when it’s written, it feels as though my truest self is speaking, and thus, there is no need for intense scrutiny.
Making content for social media, videos specifically, feels like a monumental task, but it is still not one that I can shy away from.
The voices of doubt masquerading as wisdom and common sense grow louder the more I move myself towards social media, but I also know that waiting on the other side of all that noise is you.
Because you will never see this post or any books I write if I don’t push through the noise and introduce myself to you.
So, I am starting small and am focusing on simply getting the reps in.
By this, I mean that I am writing every day, both fiction and blog articles, and am recording videos for Instagram and TikTok every day, even if I don’t post them yet.
The key is to build the habit and the skills through repetitive practice.
I’m a day-one quarterback and have to judge myself as such. If I compare myself to a starting NFL quarterback, I’ll never feel anything other than discouraged.
This is the mindset that I am working to incorporate into my life in all areas that present challenges for me to learn and grow from.
If you feel similarly in an area of your life, try this out and tell me what you think!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Wellington is the author of The Games He Plays and the Laila Hope psychological thriller series. He lives in Ohio with his wife, stepson, and their four black cats. Learn More
THE GAMES HE PLAYS
Jennifer tries to resist Matt’s small-town charms, but when she becomes the target of a serial killer’s obsession, she has no one else to turn to.