Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 78: What I do when I don't feel like Blogging

Greetings friends and welcome to my participation this exciting contest about what I do when I don't feel like blogging using the hints as my guide.

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Have you had this kind of experience, where you lacked the strength and interest to blog?

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This is something very common amongst us on this platform, sometimes we are like Oh! I'm such a failure for not having to make a post on our blogs in ages. Like we tell ourselves we are going to write, sometimes we even have millions of ideas buzzing around in our heads, but then...nothing.

Sometimes, I feel like I am stuck in quicksand, trying to pull myself up but sinking deeper with each effort. This I believe is not an experience for just me but most of us on this platform.

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Don't get me wrong It's not like I'm lazy or we are lazy. Sometimes it is just that we are either working all the time or trying to keep our heads above water. And then, the exhaustion is real trust me. For me, most times it is like a heavy weight is sitting on my chest, making it hard for me to even breathe, let alone think about writing. Lately, I am so drained that even after a good night's sleep, the idea of sitting down and putting words on a page feels like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops.

And then there's the self-doubt sitting at one corner looking as I look at other bloggers and be like, "Wow! They're so talented and creative, as their writing is amazing." Seeing the amount of support they get and then you are here. Sometimes also, I just feel like I'm just not good enough as I used to be, that my ideas are boring and unoriginal. But then, it's funny because I don't write because I don't think I'm good enough, because if I don't, I can't get better because I don't write.

Then again, there is the doubt that sprung up if you are good at it as you will be out under scrutiny for being good. Also, there are those who doubt your ability and be like "this can't be true, how can this person be this good without assistance". Some even come as far as accusing you to your face so you are left in the mix of what should I do?

All this keeps creeping in and as time goes on, you keep losing interest and the most painful part of it all is that you start doubting yourself and your abilities. But then, I need to break this cycle and find a way to rediscover that spark of creativity I've come to miss so much.

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Do you think it's normal? If yes/No, why?

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I am certain that all of us can relate to one or two of the causes I've explained above, and some all. This means that it is normal for us to feel that way, so it is a big Yes! from me.

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Why? because it is a mental game outside the physical strength and if we feel underappreciated or scrutinized too much, we tend to lack interest in what we are doing, even if it something we enjoy doing.

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How did you overcome it?

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This is something I'm still much battling with lately, but then, the cheer desires that maybe I need to take a break from everything, recharge my batteries, and come back with fresh ideas or maybe I just need to force myself to write, even if it's just a few sentences a day. But in all, the single idea to start all over again like a newbie is becoming my driving force. That is to start without expecting anything from anyone and from myself but just about putting my ideas out for everyone to see. I hope this helps me overcome my lack of interest of recent memories.

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I want to take this opportunity to invite @bossj23, @ikwal and @abdullahw2.

Thank You for your Time

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NOTE: Always have a smile on your face, as you are never fully dressed without one.