I hope it does work later!
I have been focusing a lot of energy into engagement, and I have seen huge dividends! New friends, followers and fun, I have read more articles than I have in such a long time! I won't be able to do this every week of my life, but it sure is fun while I can. I am sure there will be such a week, or group of weeks for you as well :)
I hope I can find some more time to do some engagement. I have missed a lot of people who are fun to interact with.
Good luck on your engagement. May you be able to continually do so :)
I always say that steem should add to your life not take away from it. I have had times where I have had to slow down, even stop posting. It can't become a 'job' for me or I will lose interest.
But when we do slow down, if we look forward to when we can come back and talk to this friend or that, I think it is a great indication that we are building a real community here!