In the old days when I used to 'do' traditional social media, it nearly killed me. I know I can't knock something unless I've tried it, but for now I'm not trying Notes, because it sounds like a similar kind of set-up. Happy to just be me, and to read and write and comment on posts as I always have done, and if …
In the old days when I used to 'do' traditional social media, it nearly killed me. I know I can't knock something unless I've tried it, but for now I'm not trying Notes, because it sounds like a similar kind of set-up. Happy to just be me, and to read and write and comment on posts as I always have done, and if that means I might be missing out - well, if I don't know what I'm missing then I'm not missing it! 😊😉🤣
I read so much about burnout and overwhelm - both in the news and by writers right here on Substack - and in my crippling experience social media was fuel to EXACTLY those two horrid flames. I'm steering clear of Notes for now, but I wish Substack the very best for this new string to its bow.
Yes I hoped (which sounds odd to say) this would be your take on it Rebecca because there’s always a slight curiosity/ fomo that bubbles up with me. The dance between instinct and strategy is important here for me as I already have a wonderful community here so I’m not “searching” for anything if that makes sense?
You’re so right about burn out - I have soooo many thoughts on it. Have you written about it before? If so will you link me?
It's not so much FOMO as 'fear of doing too much'. I had been in two minds about joining Substack last summer but I dared myself to take the plunge into online life again. Sometimes I think I've waded in too deep, actually.
I haven't written about burnout, nor do I have any plans to do so. Let's just say I've been there and done that, and I've not only got the t-shirt but I've worn it, worn it out and burned it! 😉
Honestly, I would love to just hang out here when I’m online. Share my writing, find like-minded people or people who challenge me (in good ways), and build community. That’s what I really want.
I hear you and Thankyou for reminding me of this. You are doing beautiful things here - remember no one minds if you take a break or a holiday or a sabbatical. Your gift of words are all still here xx
Wow, well done for 100 days - that's brilliant! I have to say that I really don't miss traditional social media at all - the amount of extra time and head space I have available to me as a result is remarkable. Mind you, I'm socially networking away right here right now, aren't I, so I guess I gave up giving up when I joined Substack in June. It does worry me, I have to say!
Great question, Claire! ⭐️
In the old days when I used to 'do' traditional social media, it nearly killed me. I know I can't knock something unless I've tried it, but for now I'm not trying Notes, because it sounds like a similar kind of set-up. Happy to just be me, and to read and write and comment on posts as I always have done, and if that means I might be missing out - well, if I don't know what I'm missing then I'm not missing it! 😊😉🤣
I read so much about burnout and overwhelm - both in the news and by writers right here on Substack - and in my crippling experience social media was fuel to EXACTLY those two horrid flames. I'm steering clear of Notes for now, but I wish Substack the very best for this new string to its bow.
Yes I hoped (which sounds odd to say) this would be your take on it Rebecca because there’s always a slight curiosity/ fomo that bubbles up with me. The dance between instinct and strategy is important here for me as I already have a wonderful community here so I’m not “searching” for anything if that makes sense?
You’re so right about burn out - I have soooo many thoughts on it. Have you written about it before? If so will you link me?
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It's not so much FOMO as 'fear of doing too much'. I had been in two minds about joining Substack last summer but I dared myself to take the plunge into online life again. Sometimes I think I've waded in too deep, actually.
I haven't written about burnout, nor do I have any plans to do so. Let's just say I've been there and done that, and I've not only got the t-shirt but I've worn it, worn it out and burned it! 😉
Honestly, I would love to just hang out here when I’m online. Share my writing, find like-minded people or people who challenge me (in good ways), and build community. That’s what I really want.
I hear you and Thankyou for reminding me of this. You are doing beautiful things here - remember no one minds if you take a break or a holiday or a sabbatical. Your gift of words are all still here xx
Thanks so much! I'm fine, though - these days I make much better decisions than I used to! 🤣
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Day 100 is so healing. I love this for you. True north is calling ⛰️
Wow, well done for 100 days - that's brilliant! I have to say that I really don't miss traditional social media at all - the amount of extra time and head space I have available to me as a result is remarkable. Mind you, I'm socially networking away right here right now, aren't I, so I guess I gave up giving up when I joined Substack in June. It does worry me, I have to say!