Well, this was perfect timing due to the holidays and promotions coming up and for a couple hours last night, even with my knowledge and expertise. I have helped thousands of people in the past, but did it for free. And it’s easy to do in person I can sell myself in person that’s not a big deal I mean all it is is finding the need in fulfilling that I was in sales and marketing before I became an RN in 1996.
But last night after a conversation with someone that’s on Substack I’m like why am I even doing this I mean I don’t have to everything I have is paid for etc. etc. I’m now 64 years old helping take care of my mom left my career making good money because I would want more time with my mother, especially after almost losing her in 2021. Give me time is more valuable.
But I’m doing this for me because I went from having contact with people to a change of 95% less contact with people so this is been good for me emotionally and it’s not all about me I understand that I have but I can help people overcome things that the medical industry just Band-Aids and I can do it holistically I mean I’ve done it for so long so it’s both of those things is the reason I’m doing it and I kept thinking why am I here? What am I doing this for is how I wanna spend this part of my life?
I’ve seen others that are doing it and they’re doing it in a different way and they have e-books or written books or re-courses and all this digital stuff which I don’t have everything’s in my head. I should have made those things all these years but I didn’t. So I got real discouraged I mean real discouraged. Do you know what I mean?
After I sleep, I always wake up refreshed and with a new perspective and this article just comes up this morning and it’s like perfect timing and I believe it’s a sign to keep going. We each have our own gifts and talents, and if we can use them to help others, we need to at least that’s my opinion.
I see you Kathleen, with decades of experience and wisdom that you want to share. You know you can help and your nature kicks in to reduce suffering. It feels right. And that's why you're doing it.
There are learning curves with creating ebooks but it is a way to reach more people more easily.
I'm going to lead a challenge in the new year to write one, so please stay in touch if you're interested.
And I hope you'll keep writing, despite any setbacks. Your experience and kind nature come through your words.
Yes ma'am, that's exactly why I'm doing it . Hopefully the ma'am doesn't offend you. I'm from the south and I was raised by a single mom and we say ma'am, and sir 😉
I'm not a quitter even though there's many times through my life I've wanted to quit and give up, but there's just something instilled inside me that won't let me do that. I'm a fighter and a warrior.! have survived unbearable things not to be spoken of, but made it through it and I'm stronger for it.
Saw this the other day and definitely rings true:
I get knocked down, but I get up again; you’re never going to keep me down!” ~Tubthumping, Chumbawamba, 1997
Great advice about remembering past praise. It’s evidence of competency. Plus your challenges were well worth doing, I’m glad you’re doing g some more next year.
Ive been feeling a lot of imposter syndrome here on Substack. Like, omg, all the writers on here are so amazing! What am I even trying to do here? The praise folder really does magic for me. I have an email from my book editor (from a book i wrote in 2017) saying that "I particularly enjoy your authorial voice and tone, and if you plan to continue to write books in the future, I would love to work with you on really fine tuning your writing style because you have the talent to elevate to expert levels." and I swear it gave me new life to keep going. It's hard to generate positive feedback for yourself when you're not getting it externally but re-reading past praise really helps remember to keep trying. Thanks for this article!
I hear you Jenny! Being around great writing talent can either inspire or defeat you.
And that editor's words "you have the talent to elevate to expert levels" show just how much you belong! I must dig out revealing comments from a past editor too. And add to my file. Thanks for the motivation!
Well, this was perfect timing due to the holidays and promotions coming up and for a couple hours last night, even with my knowledge and expertise. I have helped thousands of people in the past, but did it for free. And it’s easy to do in person I can sell myself in person that’s not a big deal I mean all it is is finding the need in fulfilling that I was in sales and marketing before I became an RN in 1996.
But last night after a conversation with someone that’s on Substack I’m like why am I even doing this I mean I don’t have to everything I have is paid for etc. etc. I’m now 64 years old helping take care of my mom left my career making good money because I would want more time with my mother, especially after almost losing her in 2021. Give me time is more valuable.
But I’m doing this for me because I went from having contact with people to a change of 95% less contact with people so this is been good for me emotionally and it’s not all about me I understand that I have but I can help people overcome things that the medical industry just Band-Aids and I can do it holistically I mean I’ve done it for so long so it’s both of those things is the reason I’m doing it and I kept thinking why am I here? What am I doing this for is how I wanna spend this part of my life?
I’ve seen others that are doing it and they’re doing it in a different way and they have e-books or written books or re-courses and all this digital stuff which I don’t have everything’s in my head. I should have made those things all these years but I didn’t. So I got real discouraged I mean real discouraged. Do you know what I mean?
After I sleep, I always wake up refreshed and with a new perspective and this article just comes up this morning and it’s like perfect timing and I believe it’s a sign to keep going. We each have our own gifts and talents, and if we can use them to help others, we need to at least that’s my opinion.
Thank you Jeanette 🤗💕🙏
I see you Kathleen, with decades of experience and wisdom that you want to share. You know you can help and your nature kicks in to reduce suffering. It feels right. And that's why you're doing it.
There are learning curves with creating ebooks but it is a way to reach more people more easily.
I'm going to lead a challenge in the new year to write one, so please stay in touch if you're interested.
And I hope you'll keep writing, despite any setbacks. Your experience and kind nature come through your words.
I'm certainly interested in that absolutely!
thank you for letting me know
Yes ma'am, that's exactly why I'm doing it . Hopefully the ma'am doesn't offend you. I'm from the south and I was raised by a single mom and we say ma'am, and sir 😉
I'm not a quitter even though there's many times through my life I've wanted to quit and give up, but there's just something instilled inside me that won't let me do that. I'm a fighter and a warrior.! have survived unbearable things not to be spoken of, but made it through it and I'm stronger for it.
Saw this the other day and definitely rings true:
I get knocked down, but I get up again; you’re never going to keep me down!” ~Tubthumping, Chumbawamba, 1997
Great advice about remembering past praise. It’s evidence of competency. Plus your challenges were well worth doing, I’m glad you’re doing g some more next year.
Ive been feeling a lot of imposter syndrome here on Substack. Like, omg, all the writers on here are so amazing! What am I even trying to do here? The praise folder really does magic for me. I have an email from my book editor (from a book i wrote in 2017) saying that "I particularly enjoy your authorial voice and tone, and if you plan to continue to write books in the future, I would love to work with you on really fine tuning your writing style because you have the talent to elevate to expert levels." and I swear it gave me new life to keep going. It's hard to generate positive feedback for yourself when you're not getting it externally but re-reading past praise really helps remember to keep trying. Thanks for this article!
I hear you Jenny! Being around great writing talent can either inspire or defeat you.
And that editor's words "you have the talent to elevate to expert levels" show just how much you belong! I must dig out revealing comments from a past editor too. And add to my file. Thanks for the motivation!
Great advice Jeanette - I shall be trying each and every one! (and love the smelly cage comment - made me LOL !) xx
Always enjoy making someone laugh. I want to hear how these tips work for you Fi!