I've participated in social media fasts before, and I found them to be really helpful. At the time, it allowed me to focus on some important things without distraction. It was amazing how much I felt aware of myself and the world around me. I've also been trying to cut down how and when I use my phone as a crutch or distraction. So between Christmas and New Year's I decided to give myself a little respite from social media and connectedness and put away my phone. I would take the opportunity … [Read more...] about an attempt to unplug
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three things you can do for me
It occurred to me after I whipped off this mission post last week that maybe I needed to explain myself a little bit more. And back up a little bit. To the beginning. I started this blog because I was feeling disconnected from myself and my life. I wanted to be more engaged. I wanted to rediscover my voice. I wanted to share my experiences hoping that you would connect to them too. I wanted to get comfortable writing and sharing and putting myself out there. I wanted to know that I’m not the … [Read more...] about three things you can do for me
the new social
I am completely fascinated and maybe a little obsessed with social media. But it’s not the actual media outlets themselves, although I do spend time on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and FlipBoard daily. Yes, it's a lot. But since I have a blog, I am trying to get my voice out there too. My fascination is less with the content and more with the behaviors around social media and how it impacts our connections. How is social media really playing itself out in our lives? Why do … [Read more...] about the new social