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
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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
In search of community
I think a key part of being creative is doing it as part of a community. Community is really important. You don't need to be working on a joint project you can simply work on your individual projects together. Being part of a community can help keep you motivated and accountable, give you people to … Continue reading In search of community
Restoring the balance
YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts and blogs. We have the opportunity to take in a lot of information every single day to the point where we can become overloaded. But more importantly a lot of this information is other people's thoughts, opinions or just things we don't need to know or don't benefit us. I … Continue reading Restoring the balance
21 Things to do away from a screen
Right now it's easier than ever to spend your days switching between YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix (or some other streaming service) and Instagram. These things are great for entertainment and to catch up on things you're interested in. But it's also important to dedicate time in your day to be away from a screen. I … Continue reading 21 Things to do away from a screen
Breaking up the day
If you''re working on a laptop from 9-5 and spend your evenings scrolling social media, watching youtube and binging the latest fantasy thriller series, you'll have spent most of your day staring at a screen. You aren't going out to restaurants, going for drinks, visiting museums, catching up with friends in a local cafe or … Continue reading Breaking up the day
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