Hi Hive,
There was actually a time I got tired of Hive to the point where I almost stopped posting completely.
When I first joined Hive, I was very motivated. I won’t lie, I had plenty of expectations in my head. I used to spend time checking other people’s blogs, learning from them, and thinking about how I would also grow someday if I stayed active and consistent.
Everything felt exciting at the beginning.
But after some months, things became frustrating for me.
One thing that really affected me happened during my first three months on Hive. Because I was still new and don't understand much, I clicked on one random link someone shared. I thought it was something related to Hive that could help me and fetched me great rewards, not knowing it was actually a scam.
That moment really discouraged me badly.
I felt stupid honestly. Since then, I became very careful online because the experience shook me. And for some days, I even lost interest in opening the app because I kept blaming myself for falling for something like that.
Apart from that, I was also struggling with engagement on my posts. I would spend a lot of time writing, editing, and trying my best, but only to end up with little rewards or few comments. Meanwhile, I kept seeing some people growing faster, and to be honest, it sometimes got into my head.
There were days I would open Hive and scroll for a few minutes, and then close it because I wasn’t even in the mood to write anymore.
I think comparing myself to others made things worse for me mentally. The more I compared my journey, the more frustrated I became. Gradually, the excitement I had when I joined Hive started fading away.
At some point, I reduced my activity a lot. I seriously thought about leaving quietly without explaining anything to anyone.
But somehow, I kept going.
I started realizing that everybody’s journey on Hive is different. Some people grow faster, while some of us take a little longer to find our footing. I also stopped paying too much attention to rewards and focused more on improving myself little by little.
While looking back now, I’m glad I didn’t quit during that period.
Hive hasn’t been perfect for me, but it has taught me patience, consistency, and also how to be more careful online. And honestly, some difficult moments end up teaching us the lessons we need the most.
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