I think we are all guilty of checking the stats a little too often. Especially when we first join Medium.

I check things way too often, but I don’t let it annoy me when there has been little to no change in the past five mins.

In an attempt to reduce this bad habit I’ve been focusing more on reading and commenting on other writers work. I can’t help logging on to the app/website — it’s a fun platform to be on — but instead of checking stats each time I make a point of reading a new piece and leaving a comment.

I find this is alot more productive as you avoid the slight disappointment of seeing no update on the stats page and at least you are doing some writing when leaving a comment.

Thanks for sharing 👍