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62: 10 Things I Do to Get My Spark Back When I’m in a Content Rut

April 6 · 21 min · Episode 62 · 15.3 MB
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In a content rut right now? Let's be real—you're in very good company. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the 10 things I actually do when content feels heavy, my ideas feel stale, or my posts aren't hitting the way I want them to. This isn't about forcing yourself to be inspired or white-knuckling your way through it. It's about coming back to what helps you feel like YOU again—with boundaries, systems, and a whole lot less pressure. If you've been in your head about your content lately, this one's gonna feel like a big exhale.

*Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE.

Things I cover inside this episode:

  • Why taking time off is actually the fastest way to get your spark back (and how to do it without losing momentum)
  • The boundaries I've set that protect my creativity and sanity as a content creator—including why I never post on Sundays
  • How leaning on a weekly content rhythm gives me more freedom, not less (and why 50-70% of my posts are recycled)
  • Why I schedule posts at 6:30 AM and don't check them for two hours—and how this one habit protects my mental health
  • How to detach from vanity metrics and treat your content like data instead of a verdict on your worth

Resources & Links mentioned in the episode:

  • My Instagram Analytics Tracker - A $19 tool that helps you get out of the drama and look at the data so you can see what's actually working
  • The Content Coven - My membership where you get access to this tracker plus tons of other resources, strategies, and support to make content feel lighter

Connect with me:
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🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips 
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

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