Hello everyone!
Yes, it’s me. The elusive social media manager who seems to have vanished from her own social media. Let's address the elephant in the room: why is my personal social media as deserted as a teapot in a coffee shop?
I hear you. You might be thinking, “Isn’t she supposed to be a social media wizard?” or “Has she lost her phone to a gang of mischievous squirrels?” (Believe it or not, that almost happened once. Squirrels are craftier than they look.)
The truth is, I’ve been up to my eyeballs in hashtags, content calendars, and the occasional existential crisis over whether to use the Valencia or Juno filter for my clients. (only kidding, of course, we don't use filters)
You see, I manage social media for a variety of small business owners. From your local bakery (because who doesn't love daily doughnut snaps) to that charming boutique down the street (who knew there were so many ways to pose a scarf?),
I’m the wizard behind the curtain making sure their digital presence is spot on. My clients are happily posting away, while my own account looks like it’s been through the Blitz.
And as if that wasn’t enough, when the sun sets and most people are winding down with Netflix, I don my cape (read: yoga pants) and teach Pilates classes. Yes, by night I’m a Pilates instructor, helping people stretch, tone, and awkwardly fall over trying to do the perfect plank.
Spoiler alert: the perfect plank is as mythical as unicorns, but I’ll help you get pretty darn close.
So, why the radio silence on my own feeds?
Let’s break it down:
Clients First, Always: My clients’ accounts are like my digital children. I nurture them, help them grow, and sometimes, yes, spend sleepless nights worrying about them. They’re thriving, which sometimes means I neglect my own social media baby.
Pilates Perks: Teaching Pilates in the evenings is both a blessing and a curse. It’s fantastic for my health and equally fantastic for my exhaustion levels. When I finally flop onto the sofa, the last thing on my mind is crafting the perfect Instagram post. My phone usually ends up on the floor somewhere near my gym bag, which I’ll deal with… tomorrow.
Content Conundrum: For my clients, I’m a fountain of ideas. For myself? More of a dried-up creek. I could post another picture of my avocado toast, but even my dog is tired of seeing it.
The Myth of the Perfect Post: Sometimes, I get stuck in the paradox of being a social media manager. I know what makes a perfect post, so I scrutinise my content to the point of paralysis. If I can’t get it perfect, I’d rather not post at all. (Yes, I know this is a problem. I’m working on it!)
So, here’s my commitment: I will try to be better. I might even take my own advice and just post. Maybe I’ll start with a picture of my loyal coffee mug or the pile of yoga mats in the corner of my living room. It’s a start, right?
In the meantime, if you miss me, just look at my clients’ feeds. I’m there, working my magic, one post at a time.
And if you’re in my Pilates class, I promise I’ll never make you hold the plank longer than a minute… okay, maybe two.
Thanks for sticking around, and who knows, maybe one day I’ll surprise you with a flurry of posts so fabulous, you’ll wonder if I’ve been hacked by an influencer.
Until then, keep scrolling, keep liking, and if you need a social media manager or a Pilates session, you know where to find me.
Cheers
Lisa
