In the world of social media and numerous big "online presences", it's easy to fall into a deep dark hole of feeling like you aren't good enough.
Start pulling away from looking at what everyone else is doing and start looking into what you are doing. You aren't them. You are you. And as long as you are being AUTHENTICALLY you, things will work out beautifully for you and your talents.
Start asking yourself the question "Why not me?" every day and see where it takes you. It was something I learned years ago from Mindy Kaling's book Why Not Me?. In this book, she tells many funny stories with an underlying story of her own personal success that resulted from hard work and dedication in using her true talents.
I love asking myself "Why not me?" as a form of motivation until the next great thing happens, because I know doing so always helps make magic happen.
I fully believe the combination of working on one's true talents plus having enough self confidence to keep going (even after numerous "no's" come your way) is the perfect combination to achieving your dreams. Believe in yourself as I believe in me. Have faith and trust.
Sending light and love to all who need it! :)
Art (detail) by Carolyn J. Braden. Media: Gelly Roll pens, Sharpie marker, and BIC pencil.