Hey Deborah, I also find monitoring and analyzing your stats regularly, to be a good practice. I typically offer some type of monthly update, and sometimes more. For instance, I shared a story for May, about how my stats appeared to be back on track. https://medium.com/all-about-m/tracking-medium-progress-and-stats-are-looking-good-again-51804204f141

Since writing that story, I suspect my earnings will top off at no less than $150. Even when I complain because the amount seems low - relatively speaking - I still try hard to be thankful for whatever I earn :-)