In the spirit of reflection, self-awareness and shouting into the internet abyss (AND… perhaps not having a “real” topic and article ready for today… 👀), here are a few things I’ve learned from week 1 of the Daily WIP:
Daily means… daily. No one is holding me accountable but me SO, bring on the comments, engagement, requests for themes/topics… aka, HELP! 😂
People are reading! Hell ya!!! Even if they don’t comment…or like… 👀 Even if it’s just my mom and besties (ily), I see those stats! The people are reading!!!!! 🫶🏼
The “messy middle” is universal. Everyone’s a work in progress, even the ones who look polished and post carousel decks about OKRs.
Imposter syndrome doesn’t go away just because you’re the one publishing the content. Turns out, “What if this is cringe?” is a recurring guest star in my creative process 🙃
Y’all are craving real talk! My DMs, replies and side texts are all saying the same thing along the lines of: “OMG same.” Apparently we’ve all been pretending work isn’t weird?
There’s no such thing as a “perfect job.” BUT, there is a path toward work that feels more aligned, more honest and more like you. I believe it starts with asking better questions, not finding better job titles.
This is fun!!! Terrifying, vulnerable, exposing? Yes. But also, FUN. And energizing. And exactly the kind of creative muscle I want to keep flexing, if you’ll have me ☺️
If you’ve been following along this week, THANK YOU!
If you’re new here, HI! Welcome to the fun.
…And if you’re wondering if you should start that thing you’ve been avoiding? Consider this your sign. 👩🏻💻✨
So excited to follow along! Feeling the messy middle big time and as I grow in my career realizing no matter my title, experience, seniority, etc. maybe I'll always feel this?