Issue #22: Letting Go of Being in a Niche
writing without boundaries, thoughts on influencers, a recap of the last 2 months + a sneak peek into my new series!
In the midst of yet another life transition and overflowing with thoughts to share, I thought it would be perfect to follow up last week’s newsletter with a recap of what I’ve been up to over the past two months!
It feels overwhelming to decide where to begin, especially when I find myself fixated on the idea of fitting all my thoughts and ideas neatly into a specific niche.
I worry that this post, along with others brewing in my drafts, doesn't align with any particular type of content. It feels like I might be veering off course from my original intentions. Perhaps this post, which I'll share soon [I promise!], resembles those of influencers I admire on here. They craft beautiful lifestyle newsletters that invite you to daydream about their lives, envy their green smoothies, their pristine white apartments, and wrinkle-free linen sets.
All of which I am none of. And I guess I can only hope this reaches the woman who wants to feel heard, related to, less alone, and dare I say, normal.
The content I'm reading from these influencers who have "left Instagram" but brought their 10k+ followers with them to Substack doesn't make me feel normal. Instead, it often leaves me feeling less than and trapped in a cycle of comparison. It reinforces the feeling that at 30, I still haven't figured it all out. Lately, I've been fixating on things like botox [which is EVERY FREAKIN WHERE], believing it might solve everything. How? I couldn’t begin to explain.
It's one thing to see these curated images on our feeds and choose to scroll past them. But now, reading their words has me unsubscribing more often than I'd like, and feeling their lives on a deeper level.
I digress. I guess I wonder if you agree? If you like newsletters because they can distract yourself from your own life? Maybe they help you learn something? Or maybe feel ‘normal’? I’d love to know in the comments.
Now, let's dive into what this was meant to be about and give me a chance to set aside my imposter syndrome for another letter or two...
In this post I will share some delicious recipes I’ve made from my favorite cookbook, our home hunting journey, and a few trips we’ve taken. + A BIG update on what to expect here….
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