Thanks for this. If I consider the options, I honestly prefer the long(ish) form blog rather than lots of posts. But I too am seeking depth in the new year and trying to avoid the doom scrolling. Way easier said than done. I applaud your intentionality and embrace the encouragement!
Also on this same journey right now - I impulsively deleted the TikTok app in the 12 hours that it was banned and now it isn't available in the app store. Then, I got pissed off at Meta and decided to delete Instagram and Facebook too. It has been approximately one week without any social media and I read three books this week. Enjoying the boredom!
hello! thank you for your thoughtful and all over the place words! I can relate and it is nice to read this longer form intentional writing directed to my inbox. I am not on socials much anymore and when I see a substack or newsletter from someone I have admired and am interested in it makes so much more sense to enjoy the read. of course I am not the socials demographic age range most likely either but all that to be said it has really been dissatisfying to see what usually shows up in my feeds based on someone elses ideas of what I should see. So thanks again!
Thanks for this. If I consider the options, I honestly prefer the long(ish) form blog rather than lots of posts. But I too am seeking depth in the new year and trying to avoid the doom scrolling. Way easier said than done. I applaud your intentionality and embrace the encouragement!
Shoot fire addiction is real. Go to a meeting. Get a chip. So proud of you. Also I really enjoy your writing. Always have. I'm here for it.
Love you
I appreciated what you said about your mind still being “sharing mode” even when you’re not on social media.
Being on a break, I definitely think it’s made me (or maybe even heightened) my over sharing 🫢
Also on this same journey right now - I impulsively deleted the TikTok app in the 12 hours that it was banned and now it isn't available in the app store. Then, I got pissed off at Meta and decided to delete Instagram and Facebook too. It has been approximately one week without any social media and I read three books this week. Enjoying the boredom!
hello! thank you for your thoughtful and all over the place words! I can relate and it is nice to read this longer form intentional writing directed to my inbox. I am not on socials much anymore and when I see a substack or newsletter from someone I have admired and am interested in it makes so much more sense to enjoy the read. of course I am not the socials demographic age range most likely either but all that to be said it has really been dissatisfying to see what usually shows up in my feeds based on someone elses ideas of what I should see. So thanks again!
Love, love, love... you and your thoughts and your intentions
I always enjoy your updates and check ins.
thank you, mary beth!