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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Just want to say na ang ganda ng hairstyle mo dun sa unang pic! Isa ka nading parte ng #Kalbogamma.
Same sentiments with what you had posted - upvotes will come as long as the person will be active and socialize more on this platform. Imagine us receiving few cents or minsan $0.00 earnings pa nga ages ago and we are so thrilled that we are being noticed.
Hahahahaha. I didnt know that # existed. That hairstyle was a year ago pa but I do love it. Actually thinking of shaving my head again. Ahahahah
Thank you for sharing your experience. Thats very enlightening in the topic about upvotes. The truth is, if you do genuinely love doing what you do, the salary, rewards, commission or in Hive's case, the upvotes, it won't matter because what gives you joy is doing something you are passionate about and truly enjoy. It sucks to get less upvotes but then again, it's not for the rest of your journey here on Hive.
Ou meron ganun sa tiktok si Eri Neeman ata nagpauso kasi lagi sya na ba brand na kalbo haha.
True to this one - pero mukha na akong pera ngayon 😆 joke lang pero half meant. Still enjoying this side gig kung may rewards edi nice pero kung wala naman wag naman 😁.
At the end of the day, tatanungin mo nalang ang sarili mo ano ang value na nabigay ko sa Hive to expect something. Minsan talaga kakasad lang na walang ambag not going to name names pero ang lakas maka demand ng upvote and support.
lol, I don't have TikTok maybe that's why I didn't know about the hashtag.hahaha
Real talk, we all need money. hahahahaha. It would be nice either way.
Imagine if you drop names. This post will be flooded with comments hahahhaha. Just kidding. That is true, sometimes we need to ask ourselves before we expect or demand anything.
wow, very well said. I will keep this in mind from now on. Sakto ba akong English? hehe
thanks for reminding this @asasiklause.
Sakto ra jd kaau imong English. I am glad that you like this post.🤗🤗🤗. Thanks Laica!
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you're welcome.
Love the mindset!! Truly the upvotes will never define you because you are your own brand. You have the power to define who you are 🤗🤗 And I truly believe that engagement is important because it helps us build links and connect with other members of the community🤗
Thank you so much Era. You know that we talked so much about Hive and all these factors and engagement. I am proud that you've come a long way in your journey here on Hive and still keep on learning.
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This is a really nice post, I wish I had read this when I newly joined Hive. Engagements are essential and that’s what we need to succeed, I see Hive as my personal diary and a way to discipline myself to be consistent.
Thank you so much. I'm glad that this post is appreciated by many. I have been recognized because of engagement and it motivates me even more. Hive is like our diary or journal. But open for everyone.
Nice. My takeaway...be yourself, do your thing, do your best,, be nice to others, but don't t as me it you seriously.
Thats a very good mindset as well. It's always nice to be friendly and kind to others. Whether on Hive or in person.
I really agree with your post 😄. I'm very thankful for the opportunity that this platform and hive community have given me. It really satisfies me knowing that I could impart a little bit of help to our hive community through my blog. Upvotes are good (since it generates additional income 🤑 🤣 ✌️), but the satisfying feeling of being able to share something to the community that could be of help to readers is priceless.
I'm hoping to engage and connect with more hivers in the coming days. Thank you 😃.
Tumpak! I couldn't have said it better myself. Though it's not easy to do away with these thoughts if you're still a newbie. I'm a bit guilty myself. Ma pressure ta slight sa upvotes and rewards 😅 But the more we get into Hive, the more we value good content and self-expression rather than these rewards.
That is so true. Being in Hive is more than the upvotes. Giving value to the platform and see it as a place for learning and sharing many things
Great post specially for newbie like me. Sometimes we get tempted to compare ourselves with other although it is a normal reaction but when we question other peoples work and try to descredit it is when we have the problem. I guess it speak a lot about your character.
Yeah that is exactly the problem. Every one of us exerts effort just like everyone else, no matter how big or small is it deserves credit. It's better to focus on ourselves and content than to question others.
@asasiklause hi po, this is very nice po. It’s such an inspiring blog for a newbie hiver like me. Thank you so much ☺️
Glad you liked it. I think it is perfect for anyone whether a beginner or someone who has been in the platform for a while.
It is indeed to everyone @asasiklause. Again, thank you for this wonderful post 👏🏽
You are welcome!🤗