Habits for Content Creators

Methods for Madness

Content creation is a job that increases day by day as every media platform provides an space for people to publish their work and get rewarded for It, all which has inspired a lot of highly creative individuals to show their craft in innovative ways. However, creating is not an easy business, as you'll find yourself with all the traps that might stagnate your progress in any other area, whether in the form of negative opinions, problems and inconvenients outside of your control. In spite of all the setbacks that can occur, being present everyday and work in a smart manner will make you grow no matter what. That's why in this article I'll talk about some tips you can apply in order to make your advance smoother and improve your craft, all so you can get meaningful results and a satisfying life. Let's begin:

1.- Don't shy away from Feedback

Whether on the form of constructive or negative criticism, there might be some truth to what Is being told to us by our audience. As the ones that consume our content, they will be your guiding light in giving them what they want, and you won't know It If you don't listen to them. However, alongside with our well-meant viewers we might find some people that criticize and insult for the sake of It. That's why you should ask yourself some interrogants while analyzing a comment:

Do I trust the source of this criticism?

Is this person an expert in the area I am/want to be an expert In?

Has this person reached what I want to reach?

In this way you can assure that what is being told to you comes from an experienced person that can bring you valuable information with regards to where you want to get to.

2.- Focus on what you can control

You don't know If a particular video, article or piece of content will get the result of expect. It can get little to no views at all or It can go viral in a matter of days. As many factors are involved in the success of a particular product, and many of them aren't even in your control you should be more conscious about those things that you can really control and can bring a positive effect to your work, things like enjoying the process, practicing your craft, investing into knowledge about the field and many other activities that make It more engaging, all without worrying how It might turn out.

3.- Set Finishing Times

There might be periods of time in your project when you might feel burn out and others where you think you haven't done any work at all. All this inconsistency might have to do with the fact that you are overworking yourself without any goal in mind, and certainly not setting any goals for the future. That's why you should always put some thought into your recuperation from you laboral routine, choosing a particular hour in which you can said you have finished your work for the day and even If you haven't completed It, leave It for the next one, all so you can give your mind time to rest and feel replenished when you get at It again.

I hope that this little set of strategies can be of use to you, making more efficient, your advance steeper, and letting you know that It's okay to rest in order to let ideas flow, recuperate and improve the quality of your work. Thank you for your support and good luck!