OMG. My brain is TIRED. I don't know if other Minnows feel this way, but . . .

I'm on Information Overload.

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I started reading about SteemIt a week or so before I signed up. Now that I'm actually participating, I'm discovering even MORE that I don't know. Voices in my head are asking:

What the hell is Markdown?
Right now, do I want Steem Power? Or Steem Dollars?
When is a good time to Upvote?
So. Many. Questions.

There's some pressure to figure stuff out right away because posts have a shelf-life of 6 or 7 days before they become unable to earn rewards. Sometimes EARLIER since they get buried under other content that's vying for attention.

Is It Even Worth It?

Self-doubt creeps into my brain, whispering that the article I'm working on is boring, or lacks focus. Learning is a process - and I will certainly learn the recipe for failing to grab attention and/or providing value to readers. (not sure why I'm so hard on myself)

Many SteemIt Whales have written "don't stress", "have fun", "connect with others". And I am. I'm absolutely having fun 'meeting' others and I enjoy learning. Honest. I think it's just that this first week feels, crazy. Do you remember your first week on SteemIt? (maybe you're in it??)

I Am Not Alone

From what I've experienced, SteemIt is a supportive community. Trying to help one another. Not compete with each other. We all succeed if SteemIt grows. There are so many helpful tools. Lots of articles to help the newbies, like these new ones from @tacia and @luzcypher. New friends have even offered assistance if I get stuck (thank you, @donnaincancun, @mithrilweed, and @merej99).

I had planned to post an article on something completely different today, but these initial reactions (voices) kept flooding my mind. The logic side of my brain says that questions and doubt will subside. . . . It'll just take a while. And that's ok.

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