Not Feeling LinkedIn Lately?

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Last week, I was sick with the flu.

It was pretty brutal. I haven’t been that sick in a very long time—and if you’ve had the recent flu strain, then you know what I mean.

Once I had all the meds delivered, stocked the fridge with Olipop and fruit, and rescheduled everything I could, all that was left to do was rest... and try not to think about being sick.

That’s when I realized: this was going to be more of a mental battle than a physical one.

The Hardest Part Wasn’t the Flu

It wasn’t the fever or the fatigue that got me—it was keeping my mindset in check. Staying calm, patient, and positive was surprisingly difficult.

And honestly, it reminded me a lot of showing up on LinkedIn lately.

LinkedIn Is a Mental Game

Staying consistent and showing up on LinkedIn every day to see results is far more mental than tactical. Sure, technical skills matter, but your mindset is what determines your long-term success.

So, naturally, I thought I’d write about it—and share how to build mental strength specifically for LinkedIn.

The 5 Mental Strengths You Need to Win on LinkedIn

1. Endurance

Staying consistent on LinkedIn is a marathon, not a sprint.
Some days, you’ll feel inspired and motivated. Other days, not so much.
You're not going to "make it" with just one post—or even one month of posting.

Building a memorable brand takes time and discipline.
But if you keep showing up, your results will compound—just don’t quit too soon.

2. Self-Trust

Every post on LinkedIn is a moment of vulnerability.

You might not get likes or comments right away—but that doesn’t mean your voice doesn’t matter.

The best creators trust their message, even when validation is delayed. When you believe your words have value, others will too.

3. Courage

The best content isn’t always the safest.

It’s bold. It challenges norms. It shares things others are afraid to say.

And yes, it’s scary to be vulnerable or share an unpopular opinion. But courage is what separates forgettable content from the content that actually moves people.

4. Acceptance

Hard truth: not every post will perform well.

Some content won’t land, and that’s okay.

The key is acceptance—and then curiosity. Ask yourself:

• Why didn’t this resonate?

• What can I learn from it?

• How can I improve next time?

LinkedIn is an ongoing experiment, and a mindset of acceptance will take you far.

5. Belief in a Power Greater Than Yourself

This might sound spiritual—and it is—but stay with me.

Sometimes, LinkedIn just works in magical ways.
A perfect client sees your post at just the right moment.
An unexpected opportunity lands in your inbox.

You can’t explain it, but you can trust it.

My favorite mantra for 2025:
“I trust to become visible to those who need me.”
Feel free to borrow it 😉

So... How Do You Build These Strengths?

Endurance

• Set a realistic time frame.

• When I started, I committed to posting for a year.

• You don’t have to go that long—try 60 or 90 days.

• The key is to promise yourself you’ll show up, then evaluate after.

Self-Trust

• This may require personal growth work.

• For me: mindset coaching, EFT tapping (try YouTube), journaling, and joining supportive communities helped.

• Do whatever builds your confidence in being seen and heard.

Courage

• Practice in small ways.

• Speak up when you normally wouldn’t.

• Ask for something you’re afraid to ask for.

• Set a boundary.

• These small acts build up to bigger, bolder actions—like posting that idea you’ve been sitting on.

Acceptance

• The Serenity Prayer is a go-to:
  “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

• You can only control your effort and intention.

• Let the rest go.
  

Belief in Something Bigger

• Reflect on moments in your life when things just worked out.

• Make a list of “right time, right place” moments.

• Reread it when self-doubt creeps in.

• If it happened once, it can happen again—on LinkedIn too.

Final Thought: LinkedIn Is More Mental Than Technical

Yes, strategy and content matter.

But success on LinkedIn comes down to something deeper:
Your ability to keep showing up—even when it feels like nothing is happening.

So if you're struggling to stay consistent, get started, or believe LinkedIn can work for you...

Focus less on the metrics, and more on the mindset.
Because when your mindset is strong, the results will follow.

Which of the five mental strengths do you struggle with most?