Kate,it takes courage to admit when things get heavy and messy. It’s okay to step back and let go of the pressure, especially when something you love starts feeling like a burden. Take all the time you need to breathe and write when it feels right again. We’re here, and we appreciate you just as you are.
"I can’t lie, I honestly don’t know what the future holds for my little Substack, but I do know that writing fuck it a bunch of times has made me feel better than I’ve felt in days!"
Every first draft I write is the 'fuck it' draft. Getting that shit out is cathartic, it's good for the soul.
Yup, this can't become an energy drain. I have kids and work, any extra free work is like pissing gold and flushing it 😖 I strongly feel it is like that
edit. the analogy here is meant to be a joke (because it is very bad)
This is embarrassing to admit, but next week I am putting out an entire essay on the goddamn sub stack algorithm, and how it is making me crazy. I wrote it and then I thought I can't believe this is what I am writing about. So glad to know I'm not alone.
I can totally relate to this i need to give less f*cks and expend less energy on all this stuff because it can easily/quickly drain my soul! Thanks for sharing your experience. We don't need to make things more complicated...we need less pressure on ourselves
Well said. Not wanting to put more pressure on myself is one of the reasons I have not turned on paid. It can be really challenging. Here’s hoping you find your way out of the vortex and into something that feels better for you.
Thank you. It’s amazing how easy it is to slide into the pressure without realising it. Time to hold up a mirror. But it’s ok, I’m English I can drink tea, keep calm and carry on… 😅
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! I've only been on Substack for 2.5 months, and I am exhausted. Keeping up with everything that "should be done" is making me miserable. I need to fuck the pressure and get my life back. Thanks for the motivation.
It means so much if this connects to even one person. It’s amazing how quickly our attempts to make it great start to be the exact things that take away the magic. Be you and do it your way. We’ll do it together x
Kudos to you! Do what feels right. Life is too short to worry about algorithms.
It's truly so hard to not give into all the pressures that each place seems to develop. Your words are what we all need to remember.
It’s exactly this that has put me off other platforms in the past. Finding your own path through is so hard!
Kate,it takes courage to admit when things get heavy and messy. It’s okay to step back and let go of the pressure, especially when something you love starts feeling like a burden. Take all the time you need to breathe and write when it feels right again. We’re here, and we appreciate you just as you are.
Thank you 🙏. So much kindness, really appreciate your words.
"I can’t lie, I honestly don’t know what the future holds for my little Substack, but I do know that writing fuck it a bunch of times has made me feel better than I’ve felt in days!"
Every first draft I write is the 'fuck it' draft. Getting that shit out is cathartic, it's good for the soul.
Yes 🙌. Love that
All for just doing it your way!
It’s the future! 💪
Agreed!
Yup, this can't become an energy drain. I have kids and work, any extra free work is like pissing gold and flushing it 😖 I strongly feel it is like that
edit. the analogy here is meant to be a joke (because it is very bad)
It’s such a hard balance!
Fuck it! And thank you for this gift.
Fuck it indeed! And thank you 🙏
This is embarrassing to admit, but next week I am putting out an entire essay on the goddamn sub stack algorithm, and how it is making me crazy. I wrote it and then I thought I can't believe this is what I am writing about. So glad to know I'm not alone.
Ha! We’re all interested because we’re all impacted by it! And many of us aren’t so sure whether we want to dance to its tune!
TRUTH
I can totally relate to this i need to give less f*cks and expend less energy on all this stuff because it can easily/quickly drain my soul! Thanks for sharing your experience. We don't need to make things more complicated...we need less pressure on ourselves
Drain my soul
Sorry hit send to soon! Sums it up perfectly! Thank you for your comment. Means a lot to know I’m not out here alone!
*definitely * not alone!
👏👏👏I think we should all give less f*s and listen to our bodies more
Yes! This is so true. My body often catches on way before my brain! Thank you
Well said. Not wanting to put more pressure on myself is one of the reasons I have not turned on paid. It can be really challenging. Here’s hoping you find your way out of the vortex and into something that feels better for you.
Thank you. It’s amazing how easy it is to slide into the pressure without realising it. Time to hold up a mirror. But it’s ok, I’m English I can drink tea, keep calm and carry on… 😅
A standing ovation from the seated audience over here. Well written and real. Thank you 🙏
Thank you. I thought people might just think I’m being an ungrateful cow. We have to do it our own way. No matter how hard that is. Thank you again🙏
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Thank you
Finally!!!
FINALLY
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THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! I've only been on Substack for 2.5 months, and I am exhausted. Keeping up with everything that "should be done" is making me miserable. I need to fuck the pressure and get my life back. Thanks for the motivation.
It means so much if this connects to even one person. It’s amazing how quickly our attempts to make it great start to be the exact things that take away the magic. Be you and do it your way. We’ll do it together x
I thought I was the only one ☺️ I feel you