Towards the end of 2024, I removed Instagram from my phone. In the last week of January 2025, I downloaded it again and logged in. Less than a week later I logged out and now I no longer have Instagram on my phone. I've come to realise that Instagram is much more enjoyable when I … Continue reading I don’t want Instagram (on my phone) anymore
Category: Social Media
What’s the point of Instagram?
Some years ago I created an Instagram account to supplement my lifestyle blog. It was meant to be a place to share photos and tidbits from my blog posts alongside attracting new readers. However, I quickly became focused on hashtags and the number of likes and followers. Overall, I spent more time consuming other peoples … Continue reading What’s the point of Instagram?
Three things that make content worth paying for
When I think of the content I've paid a subscription for there are a few key things that helped draw me in. In this context I'm focusing solely on content from online creators such as bloggers, podcasters and youtubers. 1. There is value in their free content There are people whose tweets, blog posts, podcast … Continue reading Three things that make content worth paying for
The rise of paywall content
There's a growing number of creators wanting to be paid for what they do without relying so much on brands. Instead, they're turning to platforms like Substack and Patreon or creating their own membership platforms. It allows them to create freely and cater to their audience without having to follow a brands brief and get … Continue reading The rise of paywall content
Why I’ve started reading magazines again and what I’ve learnt so far
A little under 6 months ago I bought a magazine. Prior to that, it must have been around 8-10 years since I'd last bought one. I don't remember exactly what sparked it but I think I just wanted to see what magazines were like these days. I also wanted to see if I'd enjoy them … Continue reading Why I’ve started reading magazines again and what I’ve learnt so far
5 Screen free things to do
Many people have reached a point where the latest apps and technology feel like too much. In a bid to reclaim some level of freedom or just get more joy out of leisure time, people are opting out of screen time. Here are 5 things you could do if you want to be away from … Continue reading 5 Screen free things to do
A month without Instagram
At the beginning of August 2023, I decided to take a few days off Instagram. A few days turned into a week which then turned into a month and now almost 6 weeks later I still haven't logged back in. It started as break similar to the ones I've taken before when I start to … Continue reading A month without Instagram
A week without Instagram
At the start of the year I logged out of Instagram for what I thought would be a day but I ended up not being on it for a week. Below are my some of my thoughts: Over the past week I was reminded of the power of familiarity. One of the things that keeps … Continue reading A week without Instagram
How many times has this tweet been viewed?
Today I went on Twitter and saw a graph and number on the left hand side of each tweet indicating how many times it had been viewed. My first thought was if there was a way to turn it off. It doesn't benefit me to see how many times a tweet has been viewed. It's … Continue reading How many times has this tweet been viewed?
A wonderful regression
A few days ago I created a Feedly account so that I could start following blogs again. It felt like a wonderful regression back to the days where blogging was the big thing and I would spend my weekday evenings but mainly Sunday mornings reading through new blog posts from all the sites I followed … Continue reading A wonderful regression
The Daily Gemm 