20/09/2023
So I sit here battling with the justification of keeping an online social media presence. I feel this needs to be addressed for those who may feel your ship is being steered by external pressure, or maybe it’s to solidify my opinion, haha. Here’s my deal.
I’ve been told in the past if I don’t post x amount of times daily then I’ll be left behind in the algorithm juggernaut that is Facebook and Instagram.
I have had this constant pressure (self inflicted) of not living up to the expectations of others and almost the parallel threat of my business tumbling if I don’t inundate my audience with posts.
Rest assured - I’m still doing the non-Insta appealing things in my life. I train consistently, I meal prep, I stay active. And I get this serves as inspiration for some. But it’s also the vast majority of what is posted, along with controversial comments picking apart fitness styles and nutrition, inflating their ego in the process. I’m not interested in playing that game.
Over the last couple of months of focusing on what I think matters, my business has been able to thrive which I’m thankful for, and it’s clicked that social media doesn’t have to determine how I make this happen.
I have since learnt to ride my phases and post when I want to, not to fill space for the sake of it. It just so happens I’ll ramp things up, and then disassociate from my social media. It’s a cycle I’ve started to embrace instead of resent, it’s kinda my thing now 😂
To those who post solid advice, and continue to motivate their audience. My hat is off for you. It’s difficult to keep content rolling. I might join you for a while 😅
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