# 51. Instagram Is a Long Game: How to Stay Motivated When You’re Not Growing

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Podcast: [Social Content Made Easy: Instagram Growth Tips](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-content-made-easy-instagram-growth-tips-7204049)
Published: 2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nicoleialeggio.com/captivate-podcast/51-instagram-is-a-long-game-how-to-stay-motivated-when-youre-not-growing
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Duration seconds: 990

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Slow reach. Low views. Crickets in the comments. If Instagram feels discouraging right now, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why plateaus happen, why even big accounts struggle with them, and exactly how to keep showing up when motivation dips, without spiraling or quitting too soon. Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: Instagram content ideas, picked by me (an IG strategist) every week based on what's working RIGHT NOW ... so all you have to do is film and press post! - Join here! 100 IG stories that sell - $17 Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode51/

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