3 Important But Easy-to-Forget Lessons Every Creator Needs to Learn

When you're self-employed, it's easy to ignore your accomplishments.

But taking care of your mental health is essential if you want to thrive as a creator.

Here are the 3 important but easy-to-forget lessons every creator needs to learn 🧵👇

#1  Numbers Don’t Define Your Self-Worth

When you feel disheartened by discouraging stats, remember:

• your words might’ve made someone smile,

• they may have sparked sharing among two friends, or

• someone might have had a private light bulb moment after reading your article.

Your content might be the ONLY reminder someone needed to change their life.

Never let:

• low views,

• follower count, or

• bad comments

determine your self-worth, or the value of your writing 💪

#2  You Don’t Always Have to be Striving 😓

When you create new content, give it time to reach its audience.

If you immediately start checking the stats, you’ll feel disheartened.

Patience is a major skill every creator must learn.

Take frequent breaks.

Rest is as important for creativity as constant ideation and execution.

• Take a nap 😴

• Go for a walk 🚶‍♀️

• Do some exercise 🏋️

You don't need to work all the time.

Believe that your hard work has laid the foundation that will reap rewards even when you’re not building something daily.

Trust the process. The results will come at the right time 🔥

#3  Your Biggest Enemy is Yourself

As an ambitious creator, your goals can sometimes be unrealistic.

Failing to achieve them can make you feel worthless.

But remember: someone reading your work strives to be like you someday ✨

If you feel burdened by your goals, take off a few and see how light that feels.

Understand your limits and know when to draw the line.

Sometimes, setting achievable goals is the kindest thing you can do for yourself ❤️

The life of a creator can be overwhelming.

Without a fixed schedule, it’s easy to beat yourself up for not being productive enough.

This Memo is a reminder that you’re doing awesome, no matter what your current stats look like 😊❤️

3 important but easy-to-forget lessons every creator needs to learn. TL;DR:

1. Numbers can’t measure the impact of your work.

2. Rest is important for creativity.

3. Create attainable goals.

What other lessons would you add to this list?