Love this all… I’ve made Instagram my playground for the last year or so and it’s much less draining. Sometimes I delete the app and other times I feel like sharing loads… I let go of any expectation of ‘results’ from it and it feels way more fun!
And I am LOVING strength training again after having not felt a capable since pre babies… 5 years ago… so totally get what you mean here.
Also…. So with you on the low tolerance to caffeine. Coffee is a no go for me and cacao I adore but still cannot have it past 3pm or will be like party girl. And that’s not my era right now!!!! X
“I refuse to spend my precious time, days and life competing with an algorithm or worse yet”
Literally going to write this on a sticky note and paste it in my writing journal. As a new mom, and new to Substack, the tension is REAL. Writing here gives me a sense of self, but my real self is in reality, away from the screen. If you’re interested in following along my journey as a new mom, I’d love to have your voice in my comments corner.
I have admired your relationship with social media. How you fully, bravely and unapologetically you’ve shared. How you’ve left and come back. I have mostly not shared. Rarely share my face. Never shared a video/reel of me talking.
I’ve thought about doing more. There’s stuff I have wanted to share. People I love who are close to me have asked me to share more. I do feel there’s a pull in me to do so, and to give and share and be part of the circulation of inspiration, laughter and comfort that I’ve gotten to experience from you and others who do get on socials. And yet, I haven’t, yet, much.
It might be like getting into exercise again after not, the beginning is the hardest part.
Thank you for so consistently being true to yourself and your path Peta. It’s such a bright light in a sea of pressure and algorithms to conform and loss of one’s own North Star ❤️
love love looove this read, every word was relevant and i agree so wholeheartedly. love the inspiration.
Thanks Cody!
Love this all… I’ve made Instagram my playground for the last year or so and it’s much less draining. Sometimes I delete the app and other times I feel like sharing loads… I let go of any expectation of ‘results’ from it and it feels way more fun!
And I am LOVING strength training again after having not felt a capable since pre babies… 5 years ago… so totally get what you mean here.
Also…. So with you on the low tolerance to caffeine. Coffee is a no go for me and cacao I adore but still cannot have it past 3pm or will be like party girl. And that’s not my era right now!!!! X
How good is bouncing between chats about creative blocks and workouts at once, haha. And same. I don't understand the night time cacao thing.
“I refuse to spend my precious time, days and life competing with an algorithm or worse yet”
Literally going to write this on a sticky note and paste it in my writing journal. As a new mom, and new to Substack, the tension is REAL. Writing here gives me a sense of self, but my real self is in reality, away from the screen. If you’re interested in following along my journey as a new mom, I’d love to have your voice in my comments corner.
https://open.substack.com/pub/amberleerabon
I have admired your relationship with social media. How you fully, bravely and unapologetically you’ve shared. How you’ve left and come back. I have mostly not shared. Rarely share my face. Never shared a video/reel of me talking.
I’ve thought about doing more. There’s stuff I have wanted to share. People I love who are close to me have asked me to share more. I do feel there’s a pull in me to do so, and to give and share and be part of the circulation of inspiration, laughter and comfort that I’ve gotten to experience from you and others who do get on socials. And yet, I haven’t, yet, much.
It might be like getting into exercise again after not, the beginning is the hardest part.
Thank you for so consistently being true to yourself and your path Peta. It’s such a bright light in a sea of pressure and algorithms to conform and loss of one’s own North Star ❤️
Thank you Amanda. Substack might be your place to share! XX