Why I Stopped Treating Medium Writing Like a Final Semester Exam

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• How did a passionate Medium writer, known for dishing out tips on productivity and academic success, find themselves treating their Medium posts like final semester exams?
• When did I abandon my own principles of creative expression and why was I so desperate for validation?

These were the questions I found myself asking about a year ago when I gazed into the mirror, questioning my own reflection.

It was high time for a burnout intervention, a reckoning with my obsession, and a deliberate step toward breaking free from the relentless cycle that had ensnared me.

How Did I Find Out That?

It’s crucial to dissect the exact moments and circumstances that led me to this realization.

This revelation was my turning point, signaling that I was no longer practicing what I preached.

It forced me to scrutinize the small factors that had accumulated into an overwhelming situation.

The Accumulation of Small Factors:

• Validation-Seeking Behavior: I gradually succumbed to the allure of metrics, audience applause, and external validation. Each “like” and “follow” had started to matter more than the content itself.