Staying visible, even when you doubt: How to get through creative crises

It's Monday morning. You open Instagram, scroll - and see:
Everyone else is posting. Gigs. Studio sessions. High-quality videos. Success stories.

And you?
You have nothing planned. No energy for a post. No desire for visibility. You feel small, compared, overwhelmed. And then you think: Maybe I should just not post anything at all. Maybe I'm not needed out there.

These thoughts are normal. They are part of creative self-employment.
But it is precisely in these moments that you decide how to proceed.

Because staying visible doesn't mean always appearing strong.
It means staying honest - even if you have doubts.

What you can do if you don't feel good enough right now:

1. show yourself quietly
You don't have to write a super motivational post. Maybe an honest sentence is enough: "I'm in the process a lot right now. More soon." Your community doesn't just follow you because of your highlights. They will stay if they feel you are a real musician.

2. reduce without hiding
Instead of daily content: one post per week. Instead of perfection: an honest behind-the-scenes. You can be visible as a musician, even if you don't shine.

3. get connection instead of judgment
If social media is bringing you down, seek a real conversation. Call a musician who understands you. Write someone a message. Visibility is not an algorithm - it's relationship.

I remember a phase in which I had hardly any energy for external impact myself.
But it was precisely during this time that the most honest texts, the best conversations and the first approaches for new formats emerged. Because I was no longer performing - I was just there.

You are allowed to be there. In your authenticity. With your path.
Even if you don't know where it leads.

Kind regards