Not a single one I don't relate to, Elin! Writing is such an emotional rollercoaster, perhaps because we feel it is connected to who we are at the core and therefore there's a lot at stake (is my writing good enough = am I good enough?). It feels so reassuring to see I'm not the only one to experience this insane ups and downs and there's something quite liberating at learning it's part of the process for everyone, regardless of how new or seasoned they are at creating/submitting/reviewing/publishing their work.
Very good point here on the writing being good enough equating your own worth- it’s an easy trap to fall into as an artist/creator and even worse when the metric is based on external validation of said quality rather than internal
Elin! You are so right. I feel like a broken record saying "I am so NEW to this". But knowing someone has done this 50000x longer / written more than I have also feels this way, well, it helps to feel that connection. Feeling all these new feelings while publishing right to peoples inbox is all those 50 shades.
I have a drive to write personal, deep thoughts but often get hit with dread of someone who I know reading it. Mainly, because I’m a private person, so I would never just blurt out my private thoughts to them…yet I feel it ok for strangers to read. 🤷🏻♀️ But any other writing (like graphic design tips) doesn’t fill me as much as scratching that itch of writing about things I’ve experienced and worked through, for the benefit of others.
For me (funnily enough) it feels different when there’s no visual imagery that goes with it... because even if it may be more personal than I’d normally do (I’ve always been very private online), it allows for the viewer to “read themselves” into those struggles/reflections etc. And those who would read judgement into it, well it’s their problem to be fair 👏
I recognize myself in ALL of this. What an honest reflection of the creative process that I think sometimes there can be a shadow of shame around. I appreciate you bringing these into the light. Thank you Elin ✨🤍
Absolutely! You're not alone in this. It's certainly a roller coaster of emotions but just like Dory from finding Nemo says "just keep swimming", it's my writing motto 😅. We have to swim through it otherwise we drown. Great post! xx
While it does get a *bit* easier, this whole sharing stuff online thing is still a RIDE after 10+ years. The highest of highs and, most of time, a whole lot of flat "that was alright. maybe. so-and-so is doing a much better job..." and on and on it goes. One thing that definitely has eased up? My vulnerability hangovers. I guess more time + practice = caring (a bit) less. At least that's one kind of hangover that improves with age!
Not a single one I don't relate to, Elin! Writing is such an emotional rollercoaster, perhaps because we feel it is connected to who we are at the core and therefore there's a lot at stake (is my writing good enough = am I good enough?). It feels so reassuring to see I'm not the only one to experience this insane ups and downs and there's something quite liberating at learning it's part of the process for everyone, regardless of how new or seasoned they are at creating/submitting/reviewing/publishing their work.
Very good point here on the writing being good enough equating your own worth- it’s an easy trap to fall into as an artist/creator and even worse when the metric is based on external validation of said quality rather than internal
Thanks for your feedback ✨🙏🏼
thank you for writing this down and capturing this internal creative turmoil so accurately!
Elin! You are so right. I feel like a broken record saying "I am so NEW to this". But knowing someone has done this 50000x longer / written more than I have also feels this way, well, it helps to feel that connection. Feeling all these new feelings while publishing right to peoples inbox is all those 50 shades.
I completely get you Kristen! But please don’t feel discouraged 🙏🏼❣️
Quite the opposite in fact! If anything I feel ENCouraged! ♥️
Yay 😍🙌🎊🥰
I have a drive to write personal, deep thoughts but often get hit with dread of someone who I know reading it. Mainly, because I’m a private person, so I would never just blurt out my private thoughts to them…yet I feel it ok for strangers to read. 🤷🏻♀️ But any other writing (like graphic design tips) doesn’t fill me as much as scratching that itch of writing about things I’ve experienced and worked through, for the benefit of others.
I can totally relate!
For me (funnily enough) it feels different when there’s no visual imagery that goes with it... because even if it may be more personal than I’d normally do (I’ve always been very private online), it allows for the viewer to “read themselves” into those struggles/reflections etc. And those who would read judgement into it, well it’s their problem to be fair 👏
“Seeing themselves in it” Wow, that’s a skill that you pull off very well.
Wow thanks Mika that means a lot!
Quite nice to see it written out like that. My constant thought cycle when I’m creating, parenting, being, and so on
Thanks! I agree - it definitely cross over areas in life!
I recognize myself in ALL of this. What an honest reflection of the creative process that I think sometimes there can be a shadow of shame around. I appreciate you bringing these into the light. Thank you Elin ✨🤍
Thanks you so much Christine ❤️❤️ sensitivity is a superpower right ❣️
Absolutely! You're not alone in this. It's certainly a roller coaster of emotions but just like Dory from finding Nemo says "just keep swimming", it's my writing motto 😅. We have to swim through it otherwise we drown. Great post! xx
Yay Dory is the best cheerleader 👏👏
Absolutely yes! And each one over and over! 🎢😅
100%! haha x
All of this resonates. So much. Thank you!
While it does get a *bit* easier, this whole sharing stuff online thing is still a RIDE after 10+ years. The highest of highs and, most of time, a whole lot of flat "that was alright. maybe. so-and-so is doing a much better job..." and on and on it goes. One thing that definitely has eased up? My vulnerability hangovers. I guess more time + practice = caring (a bit) less. At least that's one kind of hangover that improves with age!