I’ve cut my Facebook & IG time down to just a couple times a day. I feel I can’t give it up completely because it’s the handhold to the world outside. But I usually only look at posts (most of them at least) by my friends/family, artists I admire, and the art/quilting groups I’m in. It has been si a freeing not to feel I have to look at my phone every time it dings or lights up with a notification. And (I hate to say it) I have distanced myself from Doom-and-gloom, high maintenance, all-about-me people over the last year. My stress level has decreased & my attitude is so much better now that I live in the moment and only look at things that bring me joy. Life is short and I want to cherish the moments that are Now.
Yes, I know there’s lots of bad things out in the world, but I choose when I want to read/hear about them. Usually when my dog ass tired body sits on the couch to rest. It’s nice to be in charge of what you do (& don’t do). Be free, my friend, to create/experiment/play and hopefully the rest will follow. You deserve joy.
I gave up Facebook just over a month ago. I saw something that made me so upset my husband asked me to stop. I realized he was right and I've stopped cold turkey, and I truly do feel better. Now I endlessly scroll IG, but that's a problem for another day.
Tomorrow I am going to tell someone who invited me to put work into a show that I can't. I realized that it was causing me all sorts of stress and unhappiness and I'm having a good time in the studio when I'm just playing and experimenting with no need for an end goal! Sometimes I can reach that state of just being in the present moment and it does feel good.
I hope you can grab a few more peaceful moments soon
I recently said no to a really good opportunity to show my work too. That takes some good amount of listening to your intuitive voice. I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself Mandi!
I’ve cut my Facebook & IG time down to just a couple times a day. I feel I can’t give it up completely because it’s the handhold to the world outside. But I usually only look at posts (most of them at least) by my friends/family, artists I admire, and the art/quilting groups I’m in. It has been si a freeing not to feel I have to look at my phone every time it dings or lights up with a notification. And (I hate to say it) I have distanced myself from Doom-and-gloom, high maintenance, all-about-me people over the last year. My stress level has decreased & my attitude is so much better now that I live in the moment and only look at things that bring me joy. Life is short and I want to cherish the moments that are Now.
Yes, I know there’s lots of bad things out in the world, but I choose when I want to read/hear about them. Usually when my dog ass tired body sits on the couch to rest. It’s nice to be in charge of what you do (& don’t do). Be free, my friend, to create/experiment/play and hopefully the rest will follow. You deserve joy.
I'm so glad to know you count me among those who are not a drain on your time and energy. I so appreciate you Lisa.
I gave up Facebook just over a month ago. I saw something that made me so upset my husband asked me to stop. I realized he was right and I've stopped cold turkey, and I truly do feel better. Now I endlessly scroll IG, but that's a problem for another day.
Tomorrow I am going to tell someone who invited me to put work into a show that I can't. I realized that it was causing me all sorts of stress and unhappiness and I'm having a good time in the studio when I'm just playing and experimenting with no need for an end goal! Sometimes I can reach that state of just being in the present moment and it does feel good.
I hope you can grab a few more peaceful moments soon
I recently said no to a really good opportunity to show my work too. That takes some good amount of listening to your intuitive voice. I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself Mandi!
So funny, thoughtful, and real. Thank you.
Thanks for taking a moment to read and comment Judith.