Successful women understand that perfection isn't the goal progress is These words resonate deeply with me, especially as I look back on my experience with the Hive platform.
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I registered on Hive in 2023, my introductory post was posted February 3 of 2023, i was actually filled with excitement and anticipation because i had heard so much about the platform and its potential for connecting with like-minded individuals, sharing knowledge, and growing professionally and also as a means of being financially independent at the long run, however despite my initial anticipation and excitement,i never made any effort to engage with the platform,i would occasionally log in, browse through some posts, for you to know how bad it was, i almost forgot where i kept all my login passwords and keys.
As the months went by, i began to feel a sense of guilt and regret, i would usually use the fact that am busy even when i am always told to try to post by my the person who introduced Hive to me, i would always give her an excuse,i had let my initial excitement fade away, and i wasn't taking advantage of the opportunities that Hive had to offer.
I wanted to create perfect content, engage in perfect conversations, and build perfect relationships,but as i now understand, perfection is not the goal, Progress is. In 2025, i am committed to making progress on Hive.
But, what really made me laid back and hesitant to engage with the platform was a comment someone made that struck a chord of insecurity within me, looking back today at that comment, it shouldn't have made me draw back, but i guess it was enough to make me question my worth and abilities.
The comment was something like "you are not a very good writer" those words took me back to my shell. In my head I was like if someone that knows me could say something like that, then what i would be expecting from those in the comment section would be worse and i don't think i can take it.
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I know that the comment was not intended to be hurtful, but it triggered a deep-seated fear of not being good enough, i began to wonder if i was indeed worthy of being part of the Hive community.
As I reflected on that comment, i realized that it was not about the other person's opinion, but about my own insecurities and fears, i had let someone else's words define my self-worth, and that was not okay.
So i made a conscious decision to take back control of my narrative, i decided to focus on my own growth and development, rather than seeking validation from others, i realized that i am enough, regardless of what others may think or say, it may have taken more than a year for me to realise this but am happy that i made it.
My reason for focusing on Hive in 2025 is that
I want to challenge myself to be more active, engaged, and authentic,i want to share my thoughts, experiences, with others
I want to learn from others on their on experiences and perspectives about life and the world in general
I want to build meaningful relationships,contribute to the growth and development of the Hive community.
Here are some specific steps I will take in setting my plans in motion
Set clear goals : I will define what i want to achieve on Hive, whether it's publishing a certain number of posts, or building relationships
Create a content calendar: I will plan and schedule my content in advance, atleast posting one in a week, taking baby step
Engage with others: I will make a conscious effort to engage with others on Hive, whether it's through commenting on posts and the likes
Participate in challenges : I will participate in Hive's challenges and try to push myself out of my comfort zone
Seek feedback and support: I will seek feedback and support from others on Hive, for now i intend to get that support from the person who introduced Hive to me by seeking their guidance since they are more experienced
In addition to these steps, I will also focus on building my self-confidence and self-worth, i will remind myself that i am enough, regardless of what others may think or say,i will celebrate my successes no matter how small they may seem, and i will learn from my failures even though it's hard
As i look to the future, I am filled with a sense of hope and i know that Hive offers a unique opportunity for connection, growth, and development, and I am eager to seize this opportunity with both hands.
So, if you see me around on Hive, don't hesitate to say hello. Let's connect, and grow together and know that am still trying because progress is the goal, not perfection.
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My journey with Hive has been a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to guilt and regret. But i have learned that it's never too late to start again, to make progress, and to strive for excellence, i am committed to making the most of this opportunity, and i invite you to join me on this journey as i start taking my baby steps.
Thank you so much for stopping
@tehilah
