absolutely! sometimes, taking a break is the best thing to do. i felt this so deeply and i hope we can all do what we can to make this a low pressure space for creativity!
Exactly! I came here to write and fall in love with it again, not do a repeat burnout and be in the same position as I started out with. Giving myself set times where Iām connected and dedicated to what Iām reading or writing is a priority and if I step away, I need to do it without guilt. Thank you for reading <3
Ooof, I felt all of this HARD. I've put so much of myself here, sometimes it feels like there's nothing else. It was very fun and exciting at first, it gave me the outlet to express myself creatively and sharpen my pen, but it hasn't felt that way in a long time. I take breaks when I feel myself become too frustrated and resentful, because it's a hungry machine we keep generously feeding, but it doesn't help. You're so right in everything you say, there's a balance to find. Instead of disappearing for days and then being back here almost non-stop, I gotta find a middle ground too !
Iām so glad you found something in this! Itās a balance game, one that is always going to be there. Iām right there with you! Iām quickly seeing myself become obsessed and discouraged if someone doesnāt read or check in or when a post doesnāt ātake-offā and I have to put myself in my place real quick lol coming here saved my love for writing, but I donāt want it to twist back to the downfall of it
The amount of free time Iāve been granted that has been spent doomscrolling on this app is unsettling with me, really. You can say the same with TikTok and instagram. Iāve also been one whoās trying to limit my screen time when it comes to social media ā Substack included. So I feel you entirely. This app made me fall in love with poetry. I appreciate all of your guysās work. But I realize that this app is kinda taking up a good percentage of my day and I hate it (albeit Iāve ran into a bit of a problem lately so Iām kinda trying to stay off this platform as much as possible to focus on my mental health. I still do need to reduce my screen time, in general). I appreciate you writing this post because itās only made me realize my problem with this kind of issue even more.
Thank you for reading, Rey, Iām glad it helped you! Iām sorry youāre going through some issues, I hope it resolves soon for you so you can find the joy here again!
absolutely! sometimes, taking a break is the best thing to do. i felt this so deeply and i hope we can all do what we can to make this a low pressure space for creativity!
Exactly! I came here to write and fall in love with it again, not do a repeat burnout and be in the same position as I started out with. Giving myself set times where Iām connected and dedicated to what Iām reading or writing is a priority and if I step away, I need to do it without guilt. Thank you for reading <3
Ooof, I felt all of this HARD. I've put so much of myself here, sometimes it feels like there's nothing else. It was very fun and exciting at first, it gave me the outlet to express myself creatively and sharpen my pen, but it hasn't felt that way in a long time. I take breaks when I feel myself become too frustrated and resentful, because it's a hungry machine we keep generously feeding, but it doesn't help. You're so right in everything you say, there's a balance to find. Instead of disappearing for days and then being back here almost non-stop, I gotta find a middle ground too !
Iām so glad you found something in this! Itās a balance game, one that is always going to be there. Iām right there with you! Iām quickly seeing myself become obsessed and discouraged if someone doesnāt read or check in or when a post doesnāt ātake-offā and I have to put myself in my place real quick lol coming here saved my love for writing, but I donāt want it to twist back to the downfall of it
I totally get this, Rion!
I want to ignore the voice that says, āif you step away all will be lost!ā
Aaaack !
Dopamine, sheās a bitch.
Seriously, girl can chill. Maybe itās more ego though? Iām not entirely sure
The amount of free time Iāve been granted that has been spent doomscrolling on this app is unsettling with me, really. You can say the same with TikTok and instagram. Iāve also been one whoās trying to limit my screen time when it comes to social media ā Substack included. So I feel you entirely. This app made me fall in love with poetry. I appreciate all of your guysās work. But I realize that this app is kinda taking up a good percentage of my day and I hate it (albeit Iāve ran into a bit of a problem lately so Iām kinda trying to stay off this platform as much as possible to focus on my mental health. I still do need to reduce my screen time, in general). I appreciate you writing this post because itās only made me realize my problem with this kind of issue even more.
Thank you for reading, Rey, Iām glad it helped you! Iām sorry youāre going through some issues, I hope it resolves soon for you so you can find the joy here again!