Hi Alissa! Yes! Giving up Social media feels like such a great way to find peace. I'm so impressed that you actually did it. I think I need to greatly reduce my reliance on social media although not sure I am ready to give it up.
I've recently given up Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in a desire to regain my humanity. Less cyborg, more human. It's been refreshing and odd. What do I do without a psychotic algorithm telling me what I want to see? I crochet. Listen to audiobooks. And get work done, recalling myself and what I like. I don't miss the social media as they honestly made me feel bad and I feel less bad now. I'm glad and sad to see I'm still me without SM... My feelings are still there but my brain feels less scrambled by random pieces of information and other's opinions. Hi Amy!
This is so fascinating. I'm a knitter and a few years ago, after a bout of RSI I taught myself to knit holding the yarn in my non dominant hand. I couldn't believe how clumsy I felt. How difficult such a switch could be. But gradually my brain adjusted and now I can use either hand depending on how I feel.
I love this! Sometimes life forces us to change our habits and you took on the challenge! What a great example of how adaptable we can be. Thanks for sharing and you are inspiring me to push forward on my desire to learn to knit!
Hi Alissa! Yes! Giving up Social media feels like such a great way to find peace. I'm so impressed that you actually did it. I think I need to greatly reduce my reliance on social media although not sure I am ready to give it up.
I've recently given up Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in a desire to regain my humanity. Less cyborg, more human. It's been refreshing and odd. What do I do without a psychotic algorithm telling me what I want to see? I crochet. Listen to audiobooks. And get work done, recalling myself and what I like. I don't miss the social media as they honestly made me feel bad and I feel less bad now. I'm glad and sad to see I'm still me without SM... My feelings are still there but my brain feels less scrambled by random pieces of information and other's opinions. Hi Amy!
This is so fascinating. I'm a knitter and a few years ago, after a bout of RSI I taught myself to knit holding the yarn in my non dominant hand. I couldn't believe how clumsy I felt. How difficult such a switch could be. But gradually my brain adjusted and now I can use either hand depending on how I feel.
I love this! Sometimes life forces us to change our habits and you took on the challenge! What a great example of how adaptable we can be. Thanks for sharing and you are inspiring me to push forward on my desire to learn to knit!
Oh yay! Yes to all the knitting. Do give me a shout if you ever need any help. There are quite a few Substack knitters around
I just started following you! Excited to learn more.