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
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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
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
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
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
Don’t read the comments
Well not yet anyway. I consume a lot of YouTube and social media content, most of which comes with comments. Something I've learnt is that reading the comments before watching the content can totally skew your view. You might not even realise that your opinion is not your own but simply a mix of the … Continue reading Don’t read the comments
7 types of people to unfollow on Instagram
I regularly update who I follow on Instagram. I do this because I understand that even if it is only in a small way, who I follow impacts me. Social media can have you invested in the lives of strangers, influence you to waste money on things you don't really want and serve as an … Continue reading 7 types of people to unfollow on Instagram
None of it matters as much you think it does
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all so heavily integrated into our daily lives that to be without them (even just for a few hours) is difficult. Suddenly, you're having to figure out what to do with your time instead of spending it scrolling. Conversations that have been going for days or even weeks have now … Continue reading None of it matters as much you think it does
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