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I want to be real with all of you and say that I have recently found myself in an Instagram rut. I am sure a lot of you can relate as I have read similar articles from other bloggers and have had conversations with several about this issue. It can sometimes be overwhelming when you are trying to find your brand and image on social media. It is also very easy to compare yourself to other people, but I think it’s important to realize that social media is only a highlight reel of one’s life.
Being that it’s the new year, I have taken a step back and decided to analyze my blog and Instagram. Although this has started out as a hobby for me, I will say that I have been a little stressed in terms of the direction I want to take. But I’ve always told myself the moment I stop having fun and start stressing, I would need to pause and take a break. And that’s exactly what I’m doing.
I wrote an article in the summer about how to overcoming blogging plateaus and find it funny how I need to take my own advice. I don’t think this is uncommon because it’s very natural for people to lose inspiration or be stuck with creativity. My solution to this rut is to take a break because I felt pressured to have to post as much as I did previously. But as I’ve learned, it’s about quality and not quantity.
It might also be a coincidence that it’s the winter time, but it’s much harder to shoot when it’s cold outside than it is when it’s warmer. Just to give you a background, these photos were taken when it was honestly 15 degrees outside. I was absolutely freezing, but I wanted to take pictures in the Brooklyn Bridge as this was one of my photoshoot location goals for this year. Can you guys relate to the winter struggle and taking photographs outside?
Nonetheless, I do hope that this rut will be over soon and I am sure that it will be, but when you are in it, you can’t help but feel consumed by it. I would love to know if you guys go through this and what your experiences are. Help a sister out!
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I have definitely been in an Instagram rut before hun! Its something, like you said, everyone definitely experiences from time to time. I still love the look in this blog post though.. so gorgeous :)
XO Jessi,
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Thank you Jessi! I am trying my best to shoot more and hopefully I can find more inspiration.
You look so cute in this winter outfit babe. I totally understand where you're coming from when you say you're stuck in an Instagram rut. Sometimes it definitely happens to me as well, but on the bright side, always thinking of your blog and Instagram as platforms for you to grow with. Perfecting one's brand doesn't happen overnight and so much of what we learn is through hands-on trial and error.
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That is so true! Thanks for pointing that out because I definitely do think that I can look back and see my growth. Not everything in life can be smooth sailing.
I've definitely been there with the Instagram rut situation. Sometimes I see other accounts with flawless themes and curated feeds that I start to over think it and it becomes more stress then fun. Best advice is to stick to posting what you love and not worrying too much :) Hope your rut ends soon, as I'm sure it will!
I am so with you girl! I actually experienced an Instagram rut over the holidays but am now trying to get back in the game now that the new year is here. You're doing a great job though babe! Keep it up and happy new year xo, sharon
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Thank you for your support Sharon!
Thank you so much for this post! I literally find myself feeling the same way at times it can be so frustrating!
I think all of us have been caught in an Instagram rut and sometimes is just good to take little break from social media every 2-3months since can be a little bit overwhelming. But the good think is always to do it because you love and also to always have fun.
Exactly and that's what I need to remember!
I can totally relate to so many things in here. Comparing myself with others, those ever so freaking cold photo shoots (due to which I'm having a major cold right now), stressing myself to bits over what began as a hobby, but MOST OF ALL, not actually listening to my own advice I have been giving to other people on my blog, haha. So from now on, I'll actually follow my own (and your) advice!
xoxo
Thomas
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Thank you Thomas! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is going through this and you can relate!
I feel you girl! sometime its better to just take a step back and de-stresss. Stress makes everything worse! hope you find inner peace and the blog just gets stronger!!
francesca
Frank Vinyl : A California Fashion Blog
Thank you Francesca! I am definitely finding the break helpful.
I totally feel you babe!! It's so natural, and this time of year (cold, dreary) certainly doesn't help with inspiration! I think it's great that you're taking your own advice - oftentimes we give AMAZING advice to others but forget to apply it to our own lives. Hoping more inspiration comes to you very, very soon!
xx, Amy
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Thank you Amy! Your words were definitely helpful :)
It's always hard shooting during the colder months, but it's worth it when the photos turn out great! I love these :)
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Thank you Samantha! I definitely was suffering during this shoot but it was for the photos!