I still don't really have a clue what influences the amount of votes posts get (timing, title, tags, etc)
Same here, it seems completely random sometimes! Posts I share that I feel don't deserve much, sometimes make a pretty good amount, while posts I worked hard on hardly gain anything.
Haha, oh my gosh, that's awesome! I love how these recommendations are self-help things to try and calm you down. How considerate! :D