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General Motivation for a general audience sounds like a hard focus point. Try breaking down- all motivation have singular aspects outside of faith and religion. What are your topics? Relationship, Career, depression/Mental illness, etc? Sometimes there's a need to talk things through to fully understand what it is you have rather than switching focus. I've been to art school, I've proofread and guided lots of writers through this- the creative process takes some analysis, but sometimes you're just too close to see what's right in front of you. Take a step back, do some general blogging. Tumblr is great for becoming engrossed in various cultures- the motivation culture is one of them! Take time to know the general community and that will help.

This is a great question! I think I've seen some of your other questions here as well. Let me try to help you out. My name is Humberto Valle, I'm the co-founder of a global marketing agency (www.Unthink.me) we help startups and small businesses with an expertise in non-tangible products and services; like yours for example. This is great timing because we just wrapped up a slack conversation with the founder of The Hustle, Sam Parr. Their team offers content as a service, so they are a media company providing useful information with a niche focused on humor but their content ranges and is often very very helpful for its readers. It seems to me that you too are in the media business itself but haven't discovered that yet. They had a strategy from the get go, Sam Parr told us that even though they knew they wanted that humor help niche they had to adjust their deliver as they went. *** This adjustment comes at different times for different people, yours might be now*** You already have a niche - SPIRITUAL MOTIVATION now your immediate next effort needs to be find your blue ocean within that niche - an area or industry that houses the most people who need this type of content - you can make a list of jobs/life stages such as pregnancy, divorce, coping with death, disability, VA, etc and pick the ones you can relate to or have a lot of interest and or knowledge in... you could also pick one that is something you want to learn eagerly and your BLUE OCEAN media is motivational content for your own growth and use yourself as a case study - such as blogging about yourself and publishing self help books on that one area. If you are a funny person try making your blue ocean a funny spiritual motivational author - now that's a blue ocean strategy to follow. WHAT'S A BLUE OCEAN? I've dropped this a few times now, so just in case - a Blue Ocean is a strategy methodology discovered by Chan Kim and Renee Maugborne (Corporate Strategists) that showcases how niches aren't good enough and how metrics based off competition aren't good enough for sustainability. A Blue Ocean is not a niche, but a completely newly created market space not previously served. Red Oceans are bloody with competition and noise while Blue Oceans although smaller are much better for ROI and incumbents such as yourself. The key to growth is finding a niche and then the blue ocean of that niche. OUR BLUE OCEAN At Unthink our niche was startups and small businesses and our Blue Ocean is leap in value for low budgets - we let our clients negotiate their subscription fee. It affects business processes such as I had to build a team of engineers, graphic artists and marketers that would work with me and work their bones for pennies on the dollar to deliver value to small and struggling companies. We do what we can for that client even if we lose financial ROI that month - on average we increase profit margins month over month. Finding your niche is not enough, this can often confuse you because you tend to then find competitors and try to mimic their own efforts and even get discouraged by not getting the same results - try finding a niche and then a blue ocean (a twist, oxymoron, reduce industry standard cost, increase standard value, eliminate fluff in typical offerings, and create new offerings - could your content be better in GIFs? or Mobile App or as a Table Game? ON IMPLEMENTATION Your content online can be a marketing channel to drive traffic to promote the end product - but you won't find that product unless you have the blue ocean approach first. Otherwise you may find yourself writing content for the sake of writing and that's not cool for business. Sometimes in order for your content to scale and go viral you just need the right channel - when it comes to inbound marketing (which is what we do) we call this "Content Recycling" - we may write a good article or how to and published it as text and after a few weeks if it gets a decent traction we may create a slide or video out of the original text article - sometimes that will generate even more traction that the original, sometimes the content should be acted or on interview form, specially if your written content is long. The structure of the content itself is important, headlines for SEO and readability, good relatable non-stocky images are also a factor for increased shares and subscribers. Facebook is a good channel but it shouldn't be your hub, invest in a good platform to build your community in a controlled space, Facebook is its own ecosystem and is hard to export validation and growth elsewhere from FB to the rest of the global (internet) community. Once you have your niche, one thing that we do as inbound marketers is create content for our personas. Let's say you write for professionals who work 24/7, have no time for vacations, have lost their families, been divorced, haven grown in years, etc - you may write for each of these phases of their journey - share snippets of your content or article and get them to subscribe to receive the article you wrote, this helps you build a list you can send a next phase article to them... as you grow your list you can get sponsored updates, promos, and sell your own work as well. I hope this helps a bit, if you can do me a favor please follow me on twitter @HumbertoVee or Facebook at www.facebook.com/iwillunthink - if you have any questions please feel free to message me :)

It sounds like you're in a tough spot, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed given the situation. The IB program offers great benefits, but your well-being is most important. Here are some things to consider as you make your decision: talk to someone before making any decisions, talk to a school counselor, a trusted teacher, or a parent about how you're feeling. They might offer solutions or support you hadn't considered. Ask if there are tutoring options, study groups, or even extra help from a different teacher who might explain things differently. Sometimes, just having a study buddy can make a big difference. Consider strategies to manage your stress, such as regular exercise, mindfulness, or even speaking with a mental health professional. This might help you handle the workload more effectively. Think about your long-term goals. Is the IB program crucial for what you want to pursue in the future? If so, maybe it's worth finding ways to manage the stress. If not, there might be other paths that align better with your well-being and goals. Look into whether it's possible to retake or replace this specific course next year with something more manageable. Schools often have policies that allow students to adjust their course load if a class is too overwhelming. Ultimately, your mental health and well-being are more important than any program. If staying in the IB program is severely impacting your health and happiness, it might be worth considering other educational paths. However, if you think you can find ways to manage the stress and improve your performance, sticking with the program could also be beneficial in the long run. Whatever you decide, make sure it’s a choice that balances your future aspirations with your current well-being. A big hug from Florence, Italy.

Dealing with low self-esteem can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help improve your self-image and overall well-being. Here are some effective steps to consider: 1. Practice Self-Compassion Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during difficult times. Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and faces challenges. 2. Identify Negative Thoughts Pay attention to negative self-talk and challenge those thoughts. Ask yourself if they are based on facts or assumptions. 3. Set Realistic Goals Establish achievable goals and celebrate small victories. This can help build confidence over time. 4. Focus on Strengths Make a list of your strengths, skills, and accomplishments. Remind yourself of these regularly to shift focus away from perceived weaknesses. 5. Surround Yourself with Supportive People Spend time with friends and family who uplift you. Positive relationships can reinforce your self-worth. 6. Engage in Activities You Enjoy Pursue hobbies or interests that make you feel good about yourself. Engaging in enjoyable activities can boost your mood and confidence. 7. Practice Self-Care Prioritize your physical and mental well-being. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate rest can positively impact your self-esteem. 8. Seek Professional Help Consider talking to a therapist or counselor. Professional support can provide guidance and strategies tailored to your specific situation. 9. Limit Social Media Consumption Be mindful of how social media affects your self-esteem. Limit exposure to content that makes you feel inadequate or compares you to others. 10. Challenge Perfectionism Recognize that perfection is unattainable. Aim for progress rather than perfection, and accept that mistakes are part of learning. 11. Practice Gratitude Regularly reflect on what you are grateful for in your life. This can help shift your focus from negative thoughts to positive aspects of your life. Conclusion Improving self-esteem takes time and effort, so be patient with yourself as you work through these strategies. Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you need it.