Only read if you truly want to make a drastic change in your Instagram strategy.
Do you want more “followers”?
A “better” feed?
More “engagement”?
Here is what not many people tell you.
Here is what all successful Instagrammers do.
Here is what attracts you to successful Instagrammers.
Here is how you will know exactly what to post.
Here is how you will know exactly what to write in your captions ALL THE TIME.
Here is how you will never stress about Instagram ever again.
All the Instagram strategies in the world will not matter until you put this strategy that I’m going to share with you in practice.
Spoiler alert:
It’s not about following the latest and greatest Instagram strategies.
It’s not about the algorithm that you love to hate.
You know what it’s about?
It’s about you.
Here is the best and biggest Instagram tip I can ever give you:
Believe in yourself.
Hold on! Don’t go away. I’m not trying to be all “rainbows and butterflies” with you here.
I’m stating a fact.
Re-read this:
Believe in yourself.
That’s the best strategy you will ever read.
That’s a fact.
That’s what works.
That’s what is going to move the needle for your personal Instagram growth – heck, forget about Instagram. It’s all about your personal growth.
Think about it:
If you don’t feel good about yourself, how can you feel good about creating content?
If you are stressed out, how can you feel calm when you need to create awesome content?
If you doubt yourself, how can you be confident when you put yourself out there on Instagram?
And if you don’t trust yourself, how can other people trust you?
Instagram is a SOCIAL media. Social. To be social you need to be personal. To be personal, you need to own your personality.
To own your personality you need to believe in yourself.
I’m going to say it again:
Believe in yourself.
Be you.
This is the first step, whether you’re on Instagram for fun or for your business.
- You are unique (don’t even try to argue about this)
- You are creative
- When you’re yourself, everything becomes easier (FACT)
- When you’re yourself, you have more fun creating (FACT)
- Creating becomes easy
- Creativity flows through you
- You naturally attract like-minded people
- You become a magnet for creativity, fun and connection
- No more BS
- No more second guessing
- Let it flow
- Have fun!
Embrace the change.
Embrace the challenge.
Embrace yourself.
You’ve got so much to share. So much to create.
It’s time to shine.
It’s going to be an amazing ride.
And here’s what people don’t tell you:
It will take time.
And that’s ok.
This is your Instagram account. Your journey. Explore, test things out, have fun with your creativity, share what you want to share. Never, ever, be scared to try. Never be scared to create something new. Never be scared to be yourself.
And you know what? The more you practice this tip, the more you will feel free, happy and creative.
Don’t believe me?
The most loved and successful Instagrammers do it:
And it’s not about the number of followers. People will follow without you even trying.
Sure, they might have an Instagram strategy too. But they wouldn’t be able to keep up their awesome work if they didn’t believe in themselves first.
That’s it!
Despite all of the Instagram tips I share with you, this one is by far the most important tip I can ever share with you.
I really hope this post helps you.
If you want to read my personal Instagram experience, how I went from hating Instagram to loving it again, click here.
Until next time, see you on Instagram.
– Alex
Yes yes yes!! Be YOU!!!! Love this.
Hey Debbie 🙂 good to see you here. Have an awesome new week!
I love this post and really needed to hear this today. Thank you.xx
Saaame
You’re welcome. Have an awesome new week! xx
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Thanks A TON for this article. This makes me more confident. I’m holding back Everytime I want to try something new.
And the funny thing is, everytime I’m trying because I believe in it, people are drawn to what I create and LOVE IT.
I should stop thinking too much and just Be Myself.
See, you’ve already experienced it 🙂 you’re doing it. You felt it when it felt right. Keep going!
When your inbox is overflowing with social media strategy tips, this was a deep breath of fresh air! Thank you Alex. Keep writing and sharing true, loving articles like these <3
Will do. I’m really happy it resonated with you. Have a beautiful week!
I might be wrong, but I haven’t seen the feature to create geometrical grid, vertical, horizontal etc.
I need an app to create beautiful columns, but is so difficult to find the right one for my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmv.maria/
This was awesome because I am currently in the stress space about IG. Numbers just disappeared stressing about the aesthetics not being confident about my business anymore, I soooo needed to be told this. Thank you xoxo
Great tip!
Alex, these tips were fantastic, refreshing, and inspiring. Thank you for sharing! I wonder though, in addition to the account examples shared (some of which that I plan on following 🙂 would you be able to point out any POC Instagrammers that are “most loved and successful”?
Alex, The Truth is the Truth! People Love what’s Real. Successful people want to continue growing, learning & expanding their personal connections to people who inspire them to be their Best Self. Only You can be You! Nothing matters more in this world than being Authentic! Thanks for Stating the Real Real about IG. I’ve not got a huge following but it doesn’t matter I’m enjoying the process, it’s Not a competition, at least not for me. Staying positive is Always Golden! ?
Great tip! Thanks for keeping it simple. Love your name by the way. My lovely daughter’s middle name is the same. 🙂
Love the article. A reminder to remain true to self. However, I’m curious why there are no People of Color represented on this list?
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I’m happy for this article. Great fact stated all out in this piece. Perfect!! ?