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Creative romps and deep dives
I have recently moved into the sewing phase of my quarantine life. I have noticed most of the things I do to add joy and fun to my life are sensory experiences and are hands-on creative activities. I like the feel of yarn in my fingers and the scraping of paint on canvas. It helps me get out of my head and into my body and the present moment. Sometimes I need to remember to push myself to do something creative instead of wasting time on my phone, but I’m always excited to get started on my current artistic experience. I also like to write for creative expression, but it…
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10 Steps to Break Free of Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction. Is that even a thing? Researchers can’t agree if overuse of social media is really an addiction or just a compulsive habit. I’m not an expert, so I can’t answer that question. All I know is that my social media usage was unhealthy. I used Facebook to wake up in the morning. I used Facebook in bed before falling asleep. I spent hours and hours each day on social media. My usage was unhealthy for me. Many times, I would get upset about a post on social media and become anxious and sucked into some internet argument. This was me: It was difficult for me to “just cut…