My Writing Comeback in 2026

My brain is fried.

I think it’s my phone, but it’s been nearly 3 years since I’ve written anything substantial outside a working environment. With each passing day, I can feel myself change, losing myself slowly. One of the things I want to do differently this year is simply to write more. As more and more content creators turn to “intellecutalism” or “intellectual content”, I figured it was a good time to use my voice again. Simultaneously, I want to forget about outcomes, just doing this for myself and the love of writing.

Most of this writing will be for me, which is new. Looking back, I think that is something I have not done in a long time. Since my life turned upside down in 2017 and again in 2020, I have not done many things that are entirely selfish. In 2026, I want writing on this blog to be one of those things.

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What’s Next?

While I would love to write articles and immediately see returns, I’ve found myself downtrodden because I feel like people don’t care about what I say or do. Ultimately, I need to learn how to do things for myself again, just as I did when I first started this little piece of the internet. I used this blog to share my creativity, and over time, people found me naturally. While I’ve got a lot more experience under my belt and I don’t think finding my tribe again will take nearly as long, I want to do this for myself, the outcomes be damned.

I’ve got a lot planned this year. I want to commit to myself that I will try my hardest to accomplish my goals. Putting it out there in the universe will hopefully keep me on that path, acting like an internet accountability partner. With the rise of TikTok and short-form content, I’ve felt disjointed, like I’m floating through the internet. Everything is about short-form content, short-term rewards, and quick value. I’m a wordy girl. I love to ramble, which is probably why I felt the most content while blogging. Being able to get my words out without mincing them to fit a 60-second clip is why I’ve started writing again, and I’m excited to see where it goes. Plus, I feel my brain rotting with the constant stimulation, and as a former strong writer, this cannot stand.

Finally, I don’t know if I’ll ever be good at short-form content because it’s not how my brain works. After 3 years of trying, I want to go back to the things that make me feel good and creative. For now, that’s writing and longer form videos like YouTube (I know, prepare yourself for vlogs again, whoo). I burned out very quickly and hard by pushing myself to do things I don’t truly enjoy to try to fit a mold. Writing has always been, and will continue to be, my original method of storytelling, and I’ve missed it. Well, I’m returning to an old friend, and I’m excited to be back. Stay tuned and get ready for some thought-provoking moments!