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I'm writing an essay and I've come up with three antidotes to overconsumption. 1. Consume critically. I don't care how many books you read last year - how does your favourite author use literary devices to tell their story? How does your favourite film director create a mood? Figure this out. 2. Create anything. And I really mean anything. Bake a cake, write an essay, knit a scarf. This is probably the best antidote to overconsumption because it preoccupies you, but it also helps develop some respect for what it takes to do the things that you consume. 3. Connect with people. It doesn't need to be that deep. DM your favourite content creator that you like their stuff. Comment on people's PI.FYI recs. If you enjoy consuming another person's content, letting them know is just a nice thing to do (and helps avoid parasocial relationships).
Feb 12, 2025

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This is golden, but may I add, to the people reading: It will not be easy, but it will make your life better immensely, you've got this
Feb 13, 2025
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Commenting to let you know that I enjoyed this content. But seriously, thanks for the write up totally agree
Feb 13, 2025
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I cannot tell you enough how much I needed to hear this right now. Mindful consumption really is the most important thing you can do as a creative. Merely consuming as much content is possible is like over-eating in my experience. Eventually, it just becomes fat.
Feb 12, 2025
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jbrockway98 Exactly! And if you consume too much you never really appreciate the deeper details of a piece of work.
Feb 12, 2025
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yes to letting them know! and it only takes a sec
Feb 12, 2025
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1) reading and watching movies. I feel like I say this a lot On Here but it is so nice to literally remove your own thoughts from your brain for a while by consuming (being consumed by?) a story. 2) friends. Remind yourself that there is love in the world and in your life. 3) start a project. Give yourself something to do and be excited about. 4) go for a walk and looking to see what small and interesting things you might see. treat it like you’re on a scavenger hunt but you dont know what you’re looking for. 5) eat fresh vegetables and fruits you are excited about perhaps from the farmers market and more generally feed yourself things that make you feel joy 6) get concert tickets or something similar for at least a month in the future give yourself something to look forward to 7) pop music and dancing to it 8) hang out with an animal 9) volunteer for a cause you specifically care about and find a volunteer role that you feel well suited for — when the world is scary and sad the best way to make yourself feel more in control and less hopeless is to actively work to make something better. there is no progress without hope! and even better, you might have fun and meet cool people while you do it.
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things ive found have helped: - doing less during the day. ik this isnt always an option cause we all have to work, but if you do have things taking up energy that you can cut out, i recommend working towards cutting it - try to not put as much pressure on yourself. you cant run a marathon if you havent started small. sometimes i just try to draw something on a post it note daily - (my favorite) write down the basic thoughts during the day, expand them when you have time. i have a note on my phone full of random thoughts and words and when im feeling stuck, ill go through and pick out the easiest to start working on. for example, i have “handsaw” directly above “the pornification of violence” obv the second is a much more intense and “worthwhile” as a concept, but it is easier to doodle whatever “handsaw” means. its also so fun to have a huge list of the batshit looney things that have crossed my brain, because when i feel empty and heavy i can look at it and remember that i do have creative ideas. - give yourself grace. being a creative is exhausting. its okay to feel utterly overwhelmed by life and the pressure to create. our bodies tell us what we need, and if you need a nap, honor how you feel and spend some time resting <3
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have some time to get your inner world back, maybe intentionally revisit one or two things that mean a lot to who you are make something small, like sewing some patches onto clothing or drawing something easy
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