Hey Steemains

Since we're pretty much knee deep in the shitter with prices lower than my self-esteem I guess the only thing to do is share the pain, right? I thought I'd try and find some good authors in this drought but with so little going on and people abandoning the site in their droves it was pretty hard this week.

## Found a few hidden gems?

![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://img.esteem.ws/dl1iu9zqw4.jpg)

If you found or know of an author that you feel is undervalued and would like to give them 15 seconds of fame why not enter the @pifc curation contest. You can find all the details you need in this weeks submission request post [here](https://steemit.com/payitforward/@pifc/week-32-pay-it-forward-curation-contest-c05417f164cc6est)

![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSKoVMs2Lm9DBUH5gNkrSG8uSc4NHsqV5Ja2uWieaHUKx/PIF%20line%20divider.jpg)

## My Pay It Forward Authors of the week 

This week I found to authors who were both pushing positvity on the site which we all need a bit of when prices are so low, so if you're feeling down then I suggust you give htier posts a little read through and drop a comment 

<hr>

## Post 1: A Daily Dose: Your words are powerful! by @imawreader

The post is about how we often struggle with our inner voice sometimes it's overwhelmingly positive other times you could be speaking to yourself in a negative light. What voice do you listen to? Check out the post and drop a comment!

Read it [here](https://steemit.com/inspiration/@imawreader/a-daily-dose-your-words-are-powerful)

![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSKoVMs2Lm9DBUH5gNkrSG8uSc4NHsqV5Ja2uWieaHUKx/PIF%20line%20divider.jpg)
<hr>

## Post 2: Commitment and follow up by @adeyemidrey

This post is about how we should look to stay committed each day and perservre even in the face of hardship if we are to progress and achieve our goals.

Read it [here](https://steemit.com/writing/@adeyemidrey/commitment-and-follow-up-5c3b801c44cb1)

![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSKoVMs2Lm9DBUH5gNkrSG8uSc4NHsqV5Ja2uWieaHUKx/PIF%20line%20divider.jpg)
<hr>

## Let's connect
 
If you liked this post sprinkle it with an upvote or resteem and if you don't already, consider following me @chekohler
![follow me](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSfrQD1Y3vNAfxKRxkEV9wpYcbbVEvqrJ5JcwhUKAhbv2/chekohler.gif)
<hr>

## Put your votes to good use

We all can't max out our upvotes every day and a little help never hurt. Sign up to Smartsteem and sell a few of your votes each day, earn some STEEM and SBD in the process and still get in some curation rewards in STEEM Power. Check out SmartSteem

<a href="https://smartsteem.com?r=chekohler" target="_blank"><img src="https://smartsteem.com/static/smartsteem_banner.gif" /></a>

<hr>

## Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Doge or Dash for STEEM instantly 

Check out blocktrades to quickly exchange popular cryptocurrencies for STEEM, STEEM power or STEEM Dollars or trade your STEEM, STEEM power or STEEM dollars for popular cryptocurrencies

<a href="https://blocktrades.us?affiliate_id=3771ac44-8f5f-47f6-b8fc-a143ccc22118" target="_blank"><img src="https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmYp7AmtM6NPQn1S5TBYyoNc3S66KAcHnfcy698ZXEEfVQ" /></a>

<hr>

</div>