Oh my god I love this! Your honesty is so refreshing! I’m also turning 48 this year and am going crazy I have kids and I feel like family life has swallowed me up and I’ve got nothing left to give creatively after I do the laundry and walk the dog and make their dinner and tidy it away. Can’t wait to hear more of your candid life insights and some creative inspiration too x
Oh goodness yes, I hear this from alot of friends. I wrote something else recently about how I have more time than anyone I know! Thanks so much for reading :)
I think it's good to take a break so you can be reminded what you do miss and focus in on that more qhen you come back. That works well for me for going away - I have meaningful conversations with my husband on the phone, rather than just being a bcakground sounding bkars for his every random thought, for example, and so we've made an effort to go out for a walk and/or drink once or twice a week to get something approaching that.
I think a break from social media can have a similar effect and it sounds like it's shown you both what you enjoy about IG and what you need to look elsewhere for, which sounds very healthy.
I think I am very long overdue a big social media break though I have been spending much less time on social media and more on Substack which I'm happy about - and I love the random rabbit holes I can fall down here.
Yes, it’s good to find a balance isn’t it of intentional time / inane chat :) I see friends and family but not having someone else in the house means I miss the nonsense. I’ve gone back on Instagram this morning and my sister has sent me a dancing cat, equilibrium is restored ;)
Thanks for sharing Niki! I've gone without IG for weeks (6 weeks a while ago) too and I always enjoyed it, because it made me understand how I'd like to use the app. What happens to me is that when I get back to IG after being off it for a while, I fall into my old habits again: comparing myself to others, getting overwhelmed and feeling inadequate. I have to be so mindful about using the app.
BTW: you can always send me a message if you want to connect to a fellow creative :)
There was a time when our cat, Bibby, was being bullied by Big Nasty (not his real name) the cat from down the street. I found a big water pistol very useful as a harmless yet effective deterrent.
I think it’s ok to use Instagram for ‘company’ - the digital way to find one’s tribe. I’m currently lying on the floor with a dodgy back, so it’s either social media or daytime telly…
This is so interesting to read and I’ll be honest I’ve missed you popping up in my feed and stories. I always feel like you add something beautiful and of value to my feed. Thanks for sharing this
I know this was just a passing a comment, but you've made me realise that my peony perfume is a lie! I'm a florist and I wear a lovely peony perfume everyday that does not smell anything like any of the peonies I've used for work. I've only had a few that smelt bad, most of the peonies I've had in have been scentless. I have definitely worked with some that smelt lovely though. But not often! I'd never really given it any thought until reading your post.
Ha ha ha! Yes, they usually don’t smell of anything do they - but this year I’ve had two lots that smelt so so so bad. They were so beautiful but with one lots I just couldn’t have them in the house any longer :)
Oh my god I love this! Your honesty is so refreshing! I’m also turning 48 this year and am going crazy I have kids and I feel like family life has swallowed me up and I’ve got nothing left to give creatively after I do the laundry and walk the dog and make their dinner and tidy it away. Can’t wait to hear more of your candid life insights and some creative inspiration too x
Oh goodness yes, I hear this from alot of friends. I wrote something else recently about how I have more time than anyone I know! Thanks so much for reading :)
Thanks so much for WRITING and SHARING I get the HRT thing as well. 🤪
I think it's good to take a break so you can be reminded what you do miss and focus in on that more qhen you come back. That works well for me for going away - I have meaningful conversations with my husband on the phone, rather than just being a bcakground sounding bkars for his every random thought, for example, and so we've made an effort to go out for a walk and/or drink once or twice a week to get something approaching that.
I think a break from social media can have a similar effect and it sounds like it's shown you both what you enjoy about IG and what you need to look elsewhere for, which sounds very healthy.
I think I am very long overdue a big social media break though I have been spending much less time on social media and more on Substack which I'm happy about - and I love the random rabbit holes I can fall down here.
Yes, it’s good to find a balance isn’t it of intentional time / inane chat :) I see friends and family but not having someone else in the house means I miss the nonsense. I’ve gone back on Instagram this morning and my sister has sent me a dancing cat, equilibrium is restored ;)
Thanks for sharing Niki! I've gone without IG for weeks (6 weeks a while ago) too and I always enjoyed it, because it made me understand how I'd like to use the app. What happens to me is that when I get back to IG after being off it for a while, I fall into my old habits again: comparing myself to others, getting overwhelmed and feeling inadequate. I have to be so mindful about using the app.
BTW: you can always send me a message if you want to connect to a fellow creative :)
Ah that’s so tricky isn’t it when you don’t feel good using it. Hope you manage to avoid the comparisons this time.
And of course thank you, I shall message :)
There was a time when our cat, Bibby, was being bullied by Big Nasty (not his real name) the cat from down the street. I found a big water pistol very useful as a harmless yet effective deterrent.
I think it’s ok to use Instagram for ‘company’ - the digital way to find one’s tribe. I’m currently lying on the floor with a dodgy back, so it’s either social media or daytime telly…
Oh believe me I have a huge water pistol, this dude isn’t scared of anything!
So sorry that you’ve got back problems, pain like that is really the worst. Hope you have got some great painkillers and some good tv to watch.
This is so interesting to read and I’ll be honest I’ve missed you popping up in my feed and stories. I always feel like you add something beautiful and of value to my feed. Thanks for sharing this
Ah that’s so nice to hear, thank you so much! Hope all is well with you :)
I know this was just a passing a comment, but you've made me realise that my peony perfume is a lie! I'm a florist and I wear a lovely peony perfume everyday that does not smell anything like any of the peonies I've used for work. I've only had a few that smelt bad, most of the peonies I've had in have been scentless. I have definitely worked with some that smelt lovely though. But not often! I'd never really given it any thought until reading your post.
Ha ha ha! Yes, they usually don’t smell of anything do they - but this year I’ve had two lots that smelt so so so bad. They were so beautiful but with one lots I just couldn’t have them in the house any longer :)