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Taking a break from Steem - or more specifically, from my own expectations of 'Steeming'

Rosanne@soyrosa (75)2659d

This has been coming for a while. I haven't been on top of my (content) game for a few weeks now, doing a lot of meta stuff instead of 'real' content, not liking it, and generally feeling like my head is elsewhere, off-Steem, while at the same time being distracted by all the things I want to or need to or think I should do here.

There's something about Steem that makes it so that we, Steemians, approach it like 'work' or something we shouldn't skip for a day, and that's also why this place is far from being 'like Facebook' which is more or less supporting your life, while Steem tends to become your life.

About 99.99% (this may or may not be a fact) of the content posted on Steem would never have had a place on Facebook or Instagram.

This is not me being negative, just stating something that is easy to observe around here, and something that is completely understandable: the time to mine STEEM is now, the time to shitpost and just have fun comes later. That also means that even though I have never forced myself to post daily, I do feel 'bad' if I only make 3 posts a week - That means there is some pressure or some expectation I have of myself about 'being active here'.

And I'm taking a break from Steeming that pressure I put on myself

The irony is, of course, I'm busy with doing some Steem stuff that I can't really write about, and that has been taking some of my attention away from Steem. On top of that there also may or may not have been booked a trip somewhere in the coming weeks that I want to enjoy without having to think about putting content on Steem.

So I'm off. Just for a bit. More than a week, less than a month.

And no, this doesn't mean I'm not going to upvote, leave a comment, or even post a picture of my activities now and then in the coming weeks. This just means I'm announcing a break so my expectations are gone and I'm just going to Steem like I would 'Facebook': passively and without quantity or quality targets to make.

Damnit, I was working so hard to get to that 10000 STEEM target ASAP. I guess it will have to wait for a bit.

Cheers. Don't be like Daenerys burn the place down while I'm not paying attention.

Comments · 35

  • @roxane(72)· 2652d

    Oh gosh, I do understand you. This is exactly why I switched down my steem activity for a complete year... Making excuses two times saying that I was coming back... But never did.

    As you said "while Steem tends to become your life.". It was mine for more than a year. And its was hard. Steem was my 'only' life. I was so much into it that I spent hours a day to read/post/comment until the day my head, as yours, was tired and I just started shit post because I was too tired to do other things. In fact, I was tired because of not being recognize as I was expecting from the community (and the whales) for my 'work' ...... I started shit post because I understood that this will no make any difference in the recognition / rewards I would got.

    I put so much pressure as you probably did. Because I, because we are expecting too much. and at the end I had no more joy of spending time here...

    When I discovered that I was pregnant, I decided to stop to steem to be totally stress free. So I stopped radically to steem even if sometime I wanted to share all the new knowledges I was gaining (about motherhood / pregnancy / education ).

    Now, after one year break, I am more mature. I am not into steem as I was (even if I can feel the addiction coming back... and as soon as I feel it I quit steem to avoid being crazy about it again).

    I have learn during the past year to avoid comparing myself to others and be happy with what I get. I have learn that I am allowed to 'shipost' as people would say on Steem just because this is a social media where I can, if I cant to use it as Facebook or Instagram. I have learn that quality is what you decide. And that people can bully you because you are not on the top at their eyes but at the end... what's the most important ? Doing stuff that will please others or you being happy ?

    I choose to be happy :)

    Have a safe and nice travel my sweet @soyrosa <3

  • @fiftysixnorth(64)· 2652d

    i know how you feel, I have taken a break too.. or at least changed my daily posting schedule to a more manageable couple times a week. I have been burning the candle at both ends for far too long.

  • @ayushjalan(66)· 2654d

    You sound so much like me, it's hilarious! There have definitely been times when I have felt the same way and I had to take long breaks, that sometimes lasted more than a month!

    But that's the thing about taking a break: You take it because you know you need it, not because you just want to. Whenever I get back after a long break and as soon as I put those fingers down on the keyboard, I start working like a total beast.

    Btw, so glad that it's just a break and you're not leaving the platform entirely. Ever since I saw @surfermarly's post about leaving, I'm kinda always scared whenever people say they are "taking a break from Steemit" lol.

  • @ocdb(77)· 2657d

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  • @pundito(70)· 2657d

    Enjoy your "steem-holidays" @soyrosa!!! But don't stay away too long!! ;)

  • @brittandjosie(76)· 2657d

    I hope the time off Will turn it on again in due time. In tha mean time we so lunch ok?

  • @revisesociology(82)· 2658d

    You have to know yr limits!

    It's good to step back once in a while.

    Come back fresh and better than series 8 of GOT please as Steem doesn't have a fast forward button!

    Posted using Partiko Android

  • @whack.science(73)· 2658d

    Rosa take your time and come back motivated! Have fun on your travels, we'll miss u :)

    <3

  • @arcange(79)· 2658d

    Congratulations @soyrosa! Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade in the following category:

    • Comments - Ranked 9 with 62 comments
  • @bil.prag(76)· 2658d

    it was more fun when it was not all about steem (as a platform and what is going on) :) but then you all went corporative :P 80% of all posted i would never put on FB, it is a different place. have fun on your booked or not booked trip to somewhere. and have fun on steem! it will probably not go all Dracarys in few weeks :D

  • @steemitboard(66)· 2658d

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  • @bozz(83)· 2658d

    I hear you. I usually post once a day through the week and take a break on the weekends. I get a little jittery when I have to miss a day through the week. I feel all guilty and not right :p Enjoy your time off to refresh and recharge!

  • @bafi(68)· 2658d

    We are racing towards 10K SP @soyrosa, but you are surely beating me! It's ok to take brakes from the platform, I did that too

  • @nokodemion(59)· 2658d

    Schatteke toch!!!

    Ik wacht op je. :)

  • @macchiata(80)· 2658d

    whoops you're spoiling us with GOT references :D

    Anyhow, Have fun out there! and yes, sometimes steem can feel like it's becoming life instead of supporting our life.

  • @celestal(73)· 2658d

    I'm kind of on a break too, but mostly out of circumstances, because I haven't really found the time to post much while on a roadtrip. The whole roadtrip has taken me with it, but it is a refreshing change and I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest and only do a post if I feel like it. In any case I'm going to have bunch of material to post after the trip.

    Posted using Partiko Android

  • @abh12345(80)· 2658d

    There's something about Steem that makes it so that we, Steemians, approach it like 'work' or something we shouldn't skip for a day,

    Yep, although when it is your only income source... :)

    the time to mine STEEM is now, the time to shitpost and just have fun comes later.

    I'm not sure I 100% agree with this. The time to mine STEEM is now, but with the low prices and like of faces I think it's also a good a time as any to not be spending a week on a post (like I have done in the past). Everyone has their own standard, but I think the overall quality has dropped a little in line with price/lack of engagement.

    Anyway, enjoy your break and recharge those Steemy batteries :)

  • @darrenfj(62)· 2658d

    I know the feeling.. I wanted to come in ans just post like my ole self in the livejournal days.. this and that, meals, work, life updates..

    and I'm now all actifit must be perfect! Must post weekly updates on this and that contest!! steeeeeeeeeem!

    Enjoy your time off and come back refreshed!

  • @culgin(72)· 2658d

    Enjoy your break! It's always good to take breaks every now and then

    Posted using Partiko Android

  • @newageinv(74)· 2659d

    Look forward to see how it works for you as I have been thinking a similar way. Time to reflect and re-energize will probably be good longer term! Enjoy the rest!

    Posted using Partiko iOS

  • @aurodivys(79)· 2659d

    It's good to be separated for a while, then, on the way back you take more pleasure. Rest and enjoy, @soyrosa

  • @livinguktaiwan(81)· 2659d

    Good call. Don't let anything take over your life and be your life. It normally takes away the fun. See you back soon

  • @bigtom13(69)· 2659d

    It's funny how this place gets hold of some of us, isn't it? Why not everybody and why you and me?

    So. I'll just make a list of questions for you when you get back. I'll share the first two from the list so you can think about the answers in your leisure. 1: Did you have fun? 2: Where did you go?

    There will be more, for a fact. Enjoy yourself. You've earned it.

  • @adetorrent(78)· 2659d

    Enjoy the break. I hope you get to recharge and come back firing on all cylinders :)

  • @aussieninja(70)· 2659d

    What? This is an outrage! I demand highly crafted daily posts! I've only just found you, and this is how you repay me?!? I want my happy birthday gif back!

    It is weird the pressure we put ourselves under... we're all so gamified. Have fun!

  • @dfinney(69)· 2659d

    😂🤣😂 Dracarys!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

    Enjoy your steem hiatus!

  • @partiko(66)· 2659d

    Thank you so much for participating in the Partiko Delegation Plan Round 1! We really appreciate your support! As part of the delegation benefits, we just gave you a 3.00% upvote! Together, let’s change the world!

  • @stackin(78)· 2659d

    Lots of people are taking breaks lol... I better double my efforts now. 😋😂

    Posted using Partiko iOS

  • @eddiespino(80)· 2659d

    A few weeks ago I made a similar post un Spanish. I have also felt that way, even though I have been less time here and I dont hace as muchas SP.

    Now I post every other day and I feel better, there is less pressure and I enjoy Steem more.

    Greetings from Mexico.

    Posted using Partiko Android

  • @willowwisp(62)· 2659d

    As you would guess, I get your somber insightful message. And again you leave me with a smile.

  • @veryspider(69)· 2659d

    i will miss rosa ! but i hope rosa will recharge and have heaps of awesome time and will be back even fiercer !!!!! \o/

  • @gillianpearce(67)· 2659d

    Sounds great @soyrosa. Glad to her you're taking care of yourself.

    I used to to put a lot of pressure on myself too to post and comment and engage according to the rules that I made up. Taking a break really helped me to get some perspective and come back much more relaxed about it all.

    Have a fun few weeks "off". 💙

  • @tarazkp(86)· 2659d

    Have fun on your travels. :)

  • @whatsup(76)· 2659d

    Metoo! Enjoy

  • @ddrfr33k(71)· 2659d

    If you feel like it, hop on @vimm and check out the awesome streamers out there. Who knows? Maybe you'll make some new friends along the way...