This latest post, reblogged from Discover, is great reading. Congratulations to all, but especially to Paul at The Captain’s Speech for being a part of this feature.
Writers, photographers, artists, and site owners recently shared their goals for the year: some challenged themselves to write more. To write honestly. And also, to allow themselves to fail. Others hoped to find a clearer focus for their blog or to deepen connections.
The start of a new year is also a time to step back and reevaluate our online routines: to trim the fat from a bloated media diet or to focus more on the people and things that matter to you. So, we asked a handful of writers: what’s your digital diet in 2017?
Rebecca Gelding, Music on the Mind
Last year when I wanted to get physically healthier, I tracked the number of calories I was eating (using MyFitnessPal). It’s amazing how much less I ate when eating became intentional rather than a habit.
The same is true for cutting down on social media.
Snacking constantly throughout the day on…
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I have committed to kicking off the new year with more photos and more concentration and discipline surrounding my writings. I have stepped back from all the political commentary on social media sites. It is filled with too much negative energy for me to handle.
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Oh I agree. Nothing that anyone says about politics on any social media site will change anyone’s minds. It just makes for rancor.
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