Okay, there’s something to your hunch about not journaling because you’re consuming journaling content. The guys on the “excellence, actually” podcast were talking about this recently!
We get a slight dopamine hit from watching other people on socials do the things we want to do/live the life we desire, and a part of our brain actually thinks we’re doing the thing when we’re not, and not in a good way. So we kind of lose the motivation to do it ourself. Fascinating. Depressing.
YES!!!!! I’ve talked about this same idea sometimes as it relates to any kind of challenge I’m doing, whether it be creative (the artist’s way), money-related (no buy challenges), or health (whole30/75hard)! I struggle with this a lot, important to find a balance!!! Thx for sharing 💘💘
I might be in the minority here, but I started following you because I heard you were also an SLP (from Emma, who said to me probably 5 years ago…you should follow my friend Claire from college, she’s an SLP, but also you two remind me of each other lolol) and I am soooo happy and excited for you re: the job update!!! The new position sounds great, and also, really good job taking any semblance of a sabbatical year in this field that requires so much of us — its sooo critical for us to make self-care-centered decisions to support our joy and longevity in this career! I am excited for more updates as you transition into more of a school-based supervision role. I am taking my leave from SLP work in public schools in 11 work days, and I’m pivoting towards another near and dear aspect of our field (EI but as a sole proprietor/business owner 😬) but I wonder if I’ll find myself back in schools in a contract role like yours someday, Claire. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us too!!!! Hoping for nothing but positivity and support as you start your new role in the fall 💕💕💕💕 and more money!!! That’s really really great too!
AW LAUREL!!! LOVE THIS. Thank you! Best of luck in your pivot to EI!!!!! I am cheering you on! I appreciate you so much, and have loved witnessing your love for journaling and memory-keeping over the past few years :,)
for some reason, you writing about how you're in a rut with journaling motivated me to sit down and journal for the first time in a while, and i just feel so good. i tried creating content with journaling and for me that caused pressure. when it's just me & my journals i am happy (:
I’m a Claire sun, antha moon, Abbie rising. Also… when you do follow your anon friend (😈) into the scent bird of it all, may I suggest cherry punk by room 1015?
Okay, there’s something to your hunch about not journaling because you’re consuming journaling content. The guys on the “excellence, actually” podcast were talking about this recently!
We get a slight dopamine hit from watching other people on socials do the things we want to do/live the life we desire, and a part of our brain actually thinks we’re doing the thing when we’re not, and not in a good way. So we kind of lose the motivation to do it ourself. Fascinating. Depressing.
YES!!!!! I’ve talked about this same idea sometimes as it relates to any kind of challenge I’m doing, whether it be creative (the artist’s way), money-related (no buy challenges), or health (whole30/75hard)! I struggle with this a lot, important to find a balance!!! Thx for sharing 💘💘
this info basically slapped me in the face - after a night of too much scrolling, not enough creating!
I might be in the minority here, but I started following you because I heard you were also an SLP (from Emma, who said to me probably 5 years ago…you should follow my friend Claire from college, she’s an SLP, but also you two remind me of each other lolol) and I am soooo happy and excited for you re: the job update!!! The new position sounds great, and also, really good job taking any semblance of a sabbatical year in this field that requires so much of us — its sooo critical for us to make self-care-centered decisions to support our joy and longevity in this career! I am excited for more updates as you transition into more of a school-based supervision role. I am taking my leave from SLP work in public schools in 11 work days, and I’m pivoting towards another near and dear aspect of our field (EI but as a sole proprietor/business owner 😬) but I wonder if I’ll find myself back in schools in a contract role like yours someday, Claire. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us too!!!! Hoping for nothing but positivity and support as you start your new role in the fall 💕💕💕💕 and more money!!! That’s really really great too!
AW LAUREL!!! LOVE THIS. Thank you! Best of luck in your pivot to EI!!!!! I am cheering you on! I appreciate you so much, and have loved witnessing your love for journaling and memory-keeping over the past few years :,)
for some reason, you writing about how you're in a rut with journaling motivated me to sit down and journal for the first time in a while, and i just feel so good. i tried creating content with journaling and for me that caused pressure. when it's just me & my journals i am happy (:
I love this so much!! I'm glad I could help someone. :.) Thank you for sharing <3333
I'm an Antha and now I want to relive my seveteen mag quiz days again!
It's just so much fun!! I'm about to quizzify everythingggg
I came in as an Abtha…. See what I did there! Lol ✨
lollll love this love YOU
I’m a Claire sun, antha moon, Abbie rising. Also… when you do follow your anon friend (😈) into the scent bird of it all, may I suggest cherry punk by room 1015?
YESSSS THANK YOU I LOVE RECS!!!!!!!!