My journey on Steemit Platform @aspiya

Myself @aspiya From #Bangladesh

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Greetings Splendid Individuals

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This is my entry to the contest "My Journey on Steemit" hosted by the @drhira. Since I stepped foot on Steemit, it has been more than a blogging site to me, it has been a place of expression, creativity, education and connection. I'm excited to tell my story and share my own adventure with all of you - how I found Steemit, what got me to post and keep reaching, the highs and lows of my travels here and how a wonderful community helped me to find my way.

🌸 My Steemit Journey 🌸

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I was so hopeful and inspired when I discovered Steemit on December 2023. Back then, I’d just embarked on a new chapter of my life—the journey of motherhood and I took the decision to leave my job to be with my little one. Although I was absolutely enthralled with this new career, part of me longed for more, something creative and fulfilling. Steemit came into my life like a true ray of light.

For a while I were looking around for a platform where I could express myself, write freely and of course if possible, earn a little for doing something I love– writing. And so I joined Steemit, with stars in my eyes, and very naïve ambitions. I would envision a place to express my thoughts, stories, journey, and meet similar minded people. This appeal of being able to contribute financially and still is around for my son while keeping my foot in the professional door as a stay at home mom was irresistible.

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But soon reality gave me wake up call. I discovered that earning a decent income and audience on Steemit wasn’t as simple as I had imagined. While I had poured my heart into creating meaningful content, it was hard to cut through the noise with so many talented creators. And with the platform’s rewards pegged to the roller-coaster movement of crypto currencies, the financial part only got even more unpredictable. But I didn’t give up.

I decided not to let these setbacks crush my spirit, but rather to use them as a learning experience. I tried different ways to write, discussed with other steemians and accepted criticism to improve. It took a long time, but every small step in my progression was something I cherished in my heart as hope. And gradually, I started to notice the change —- in my writing, in my confidence, in how the community was responding.

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Instead of allowing the difficulties crush my soul, I took them as learning curves. I tried to vary my style of writing, tried to engage with the community and accepted criticisms to improve. Progress was slow, but I was overjoyed and hopeful with every little step in the right direction. And eventually I started to see the change in my writing, in my confidence, in the community’s response.

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One of the best parts of my journey that I discovered this year was the community and connection that I have found here. As a decentralized platform with users hailing from all corners of the planet, we really felt like a big family connected by our creative passions. I was moved by the outpouring of comments, up votes and even some crossovers - and it meant so much to me. It reminded me that even in the digital universe, real human connection is and always has been alive and well.

Do you think Steemit has changed your lifestyle?

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Absolutely, yes. Well that is until I signed up and joined steemit It has provided a very nice groove in my daily life since. I still dedicate my time and my heart to my family, but now I have something that is all mine my writing, my creativity, my growth. It has made me feel more confident, more connected and more productive. I have recently began to invest my free time responsibly by trying to learn something new daily, and meet new people from all over the world. Emotionally, mentally, it has enhanced my running to live lifestyle, I never thought of it that way!

How much time you spend on Steemit? How is going you journey on Steemit platform?

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On Steemit I usually spend about 2–3 hours a day, occasionally more when I'm doing a detailed post or entering some contest. I love the time I've spent here—reading, writing, and interacting with other Steemians. I have had my share of hardships and my share of success in my journey thus far, but it’s something I hold in high regard. Im not a finished product, never will be, and I’m still figuring out a lot about myself. And you know what, I’m not even mad about it.

So, in conclusion I wouldn't have it any other way, but my time on Steemit has been a rollercoaster ride of peaks and troughs. Despite the adversity I faced, I remain determined to master the art, to make meaningful connections, and to have fun with the journey no matter where it leads me. Well, my original ambitious dreams of it and all turned out not exactly like I imagined, but Steemit has brought me something even more invaluable. A community of like minded folks who love the craft of writing and creativity. And for that, I will be forever thankful. 💖