I used to feel self-conscious about being that “hopeful millennial blogger.” There are millions of us, and to a lot of people, we’re the same: young wannabe Lauren Conrad’s or Rupi Kaur’s.
When I started writing, it was my opportunity to share my feelings with others in hopes that people could relate. It is an opportunity to be reflective on my own feelings; writing has and always will be my creative outlet. At the same time, letting others read it will put you in the most uncomfortable and vulnerable position. Being open to criticism is doable— inevitably a learned skill, but doable. So, how do you deal with unspoken criticism? You can’t help but think about how everybody is judging you for the few pieces they’ve read.
The hype wears off at some point in time, and you can lose motivation. And once you lose that motivation, you may feel like phasing it out or to come to an abrupt halt. However, without starting these projects, we strip ourselves of an experience that could potentially allow us to grow and become who we are today. It’s practice.
Writing is hard, because you never know what you want your end-goal to be, as it changes with your experiences.
These projects reminded me to use my loud millennial nature to support others with any positive projects that they started. Clearly, there was a spark that ignited and they had something that they felt was worthy to share with others. That alone deserves all the support in the world. I want to add fuel to that fire, especially if it brings that person happiness and has the potential to inspire others.
To the ones on the other side—the people seeing it all, if somebody has started a new passion project, whatever it may be… please support them. Be vocal about it. You’re helping them. You’re supporting new ideas and allowing them to flourish and bloom into something so beautiful.
Live your best life for you, and nobody else.
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