EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 12 MIN
Your Boring Life Moments are the Shortcut to Success
from Good Content with Shannon McKinstrie · host Shannon McKinstrie
If you feel like you are boring, or your niche is boring, I need you to hear me: you are not boring. Those random and mundane life moments are exactly what we are craving on social media right now, and if you feel like you have nothing to say on Instagram, get out of the house, go for a walk, meet with a friend, read a news article and take note of what lights you up. Go do something interesting and talk about it. We see all this content on social media and it’s so edited and perfect, sometimes we just need to feel something real. Our brains are dying for more mundane and boring, and to just connect with you over the silliest stuff.In this episode we’ll be covering:The value of “boring” content and how seemingly mundane things from your day can actually be the key to more conversations.Remember how I’ve been begging you to document your day with photos and video clips? Now is the time to use it!How to get out of a boring content rut and find some inspiration in your day. Get outside your niche, your life isn’t all business, we want to see and hear about your day.Sharing your journey helps connect with people who are on a similar path, or share the same values and beliefs. Featured content in this episode:grace_lanker: How to pick the perfect watermelonDoctora_edith: Unhinged things I’ve recommended as a pediatricianLaurennortonbeauty: The art of knowing when to stopHollydawnkuni: Your toddler does not care if the craft is aesthetic Shannonmckinstrie: The Anti-Edit EditRecommended episodes:Episode 103: Hot Take: We’re Following Accounts Where We See a Reflection of OurselvesEpisode 104: How to Create Viral Reels From Everyday Video ClipsEpisode 106: Spark Conversations with Reels Your Audience Will Want To Respond ToEpisode 108: Why You NEED To Take Content Creation SeriouslyEpisode 109: The Human Side of Content That SellsEpisode 116: Easy Content Ideas for When You’re Not Feeling CreativeSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!
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If you feel like you are boring, or your niche is boring, I need you to hear me: you are not boring. Those random and mundane life moments are exactly what we are craving on social media right now, and if you feel like you have nothing to say on Instagram, get out of the house, go for a walk, meet with a friend, read a news article and take note of what lights you up. Go do something interesting and talk about it. We see all this content on social media and it’s so edited and perfect, sometim...
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