I stopped consuming content for a week (and you should too)

I did a week-long media fast inspired by the book "The Artist's Way." During this week, I wasn't allowed to consume any content created by others. If that wasn't enough, I started the media deprivation week with 2 screen-free days. I was surprised by some of the revelations that came out of this week (and surprisingly emotional 🥲).

At the end I reflect on some lessons learned and things I want to continue going forward. I'm not going to list them here because I want you to watch to find out. Okay fine I'll list them here but watch the video too ok
things I learned:
1. screen-free days help disrupt content-consumption habits
2. things have a more meaningful impact when I'm not constantly consuming content
3. when I'm not constantly consuming content, I can pay more attention to sensory details, and that makes the present moment a more interesting place to be
4. we cannot create when we are consuming content. boredom breeds creativity.

things I want to continue going forward:
1. only check email a few times per day (and close the app in between checking)
2. do a screen-free day every once in a while
3. think twice before googling

→ mindfulness class I'm taking (mentioned at 12:58): https://www.meditationwithamber.com/b...
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WHERE TO FIND ME
  / jenwebbcreates  
  / jenwebbcreates  
art website: https://jenwebbcreates.com/
web design portfolio: https://www.jenwebbdesigns.com/

spoonflower shop (where I sell my patterns):
https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/...

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FILMING GEAR
dji mic: https://amzn.to/3Tnucps
godox light: https://amzn.to/4ahOec2
lantern softbox: https://amzn.to/49X43VC
tripod: https://amzn.to/3TVXRaH
camera: https://amzn.to/449huQ1

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Chapters
00:00 introducing the rules
01:52 thursday
04:45 friday
07:22 weekend
08:16 monday
12:28 tuesday
14:58 reflections

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I did a media fast, where I stopped all content consumption, inspired by The Artist's Way. screen-free days + digital detox leads to more productivity, creativity, and mindful living