How I Stopped Overthinking (Blogger Edition)

Hmm. Let's get straight to the point?

(Or better, 4 points!)

#1 The goal is not "Best for them", it's "Best from you".

Trying to control the uncontrollable is the very definition of a futile effort.

I'd love to satisfy the entire readership, but I'm pretty sure that's close to impossible—or plainly impossible.

When I switched from "It must be interesting for everyone" to "It's interesting for me", things got easier.

(And I can't say I spend less time on creating my material—oh no.)

It simply means that I don't feel the burden of "universal liking" anymore. It's just me, my own criteria, and my conscience. (Which sometimes is even harsher lol.)

If I am satisfied, my readers will be satisfied as well—even if only partially.

#2 Set the timer.

Powerful, easy to use, highly motivating, and free.

Timers are great for a 15-minute nap (highly recommended). They're also great if you want to get some work done.

Just set a timer for 10 or 20 minutes—and start. (I'm on my 20-minute timer right now! 8 minutes left and I've almost finished the editing.)

Maybe the copy itself will be poor, which is #3, but your brain will be rewired.

It'll be easier for you to focus—and focus is all that matters, if you ask me. (I usually struggle with getting the actual work done. Planning and imagining things is much easier...)

#3 The utmost act of courage...

Are you brave enough not to meet your own expectations and produce the worst writing ever?

When you admit that the first draft will be deplorable, you gain freedom. Freedom to create and to write utter shite.

Don't focus on the form. Focus on completion.

Complete the work, and edit as much as you want.

#4 The-longer-the-better trap.

This held me back for sooo long: "If I want the post to be evergreen, it must be huge!"

This is simply wrong!

The post should be inspiring and helpful. Impact matters, not the length!

If I can put a thought into one phrase, and not ten, I'll do that! It's not a novel, it's a blog.

Oh, by the way, I'm finished.

If, after this post, you feel inspired to create something, I've won!

Want more thoughts on blogging and writing?

See you.