Comparison is such a norm in our society. It started early on in our childhood where our parents compare us to our siblings, from our cousins, from our neighbors, from our peers, and even from individuals we see on the television.
It is sad to know that we have to endure that and what is even sadder is that we grow up knowing that we need to compare ourselves to others.
In this blog, I just want to highlight the usual thoughts a new Hiver should avoid and rather take a different mindset instead.
1.You are your blogpost. You will often hear that people say "Stop posting for the sake of posting." This doesn't only apply in mainstream social media but also here on Hive. A newbie on Hive could sometimes get attracted to the upvotes and rewards they get in their posts that they tend to post a lot that doesn't have value anymore. There is nothing wrong with posting a lot as long as there is quality in your posts and it aligns with your personal branding.
2.Their upvotes shouldn't mean to you. Speaking of upvotes, STOP COMPARING YOUR UPVOTES TO EVERYONE. If it's not loud enough, focus on yourself and your blog. Some people came here before you. They have spent years engaging and creating content for the platform. Focus on your own account. Build, create and engage. Make yourself known and be present in your community. Posting alone won't help your account grow. Don't forget to make yourself seen in different communities and explore the platform. There is so much out there!
3.Your upvotes don't define you as an Hiver or a person. If your content which you made for weeks or months didn't get high upvotes, it doesn't mean that you are bad. (or maybe). There are certain factors that affect your blog's upvotes and sometimes YOU are a factor. Don't get too emotionally affected by the upvotes you get. There will be times you'll get high upvotes and sometimes low. Celebrate small wins. After all, your efforts will soon get paid off. Just be consistent.
4.Your engagement will give you a good reputation. I mentioned it earlier and I would like to emphasize it even more. It's not a secret that one thing that makes us known in the real world is socialization. In Hive, we call it engagement. Be present to the people you follow. Leave some thoughtful and meaningful comments every time they post. I bet you also like it when people leave comments on your posts. Find a community that fits your brand or is similar to what you regularly post and find people or posts you might be interested in.
5.Get to know your community. Yes. It is everything. Most of us post different kinds of topics on Hive. We have different communities and there is more out there to discover. Find your niches communities and make time to engage there. Make sure to create content for the community you choose. This will not only add value to you as a user but also to the community. Read the rules, the topics, the posts, the comments and leave one as well.
Getting recognition and acknowledgment in the world of Hive is not as easy as posting a high-quality and well-written blog post. You have a responsibility to get along with other users. Interaction is key if you want to be acknowledged.
Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your own journey. Hive is not about who came in or last. It's about who put value to the platform. It's about who cares for other Hivers and makes this platform an ideal place for everyone to share their thoughts without judgment and invalidation. How about you? What kind of mindset do you possess when Hiving? Care to share? See you soon Hivers!
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Asa Si Klause blogs about his travels, vegan lifestyle, yoga practice, his fur babies and anything that gives joy to him.
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