Thanks for the mention Linda. I agree with you about all of this. I've tried to pull back on podcasts recently and also watching things (apart from the time that I'm watching something with my family) and get myself back into fiction. I say fiction specifically because I was stacking up too many nonfiction selections for my morning reading and kept hearing an invitation to quiet things down.
I have also been unsubscribing lately on Substack. It's not personal and I try to remember that when someone unsubscribes to me. Some days are easier than others. I also try to remember that not everything someone posts has to resonate with me and vice versa, so its okay to let some slide by.
I have been doing better at reading fiction this year, which is so invigorating. It gives my mind the needed break from all the "thinking-reading". But I'm a fairly slow reader, so it takes time away from reading Substack articles and listening to podcasts. Therein lies the dilemma. I'm also not watching much TV these days, and have really toned down social media.
Thanks for your wisdom on those "unsubscribes." I've tried to remind myself of those things, and I know that even when I unsubscribe to someone, it's rarely personal. I just don't have enough time and their message isn't resonating as much as another writer's is.
I only joined substack a few weeks ago, subscribing to as many interesting people as I could. But then I connected with more and more people, and the emails started coming in thick and fast. I felt overwhelmed with it all. So I turned off the emails, preferring the in app notifications instead.
I need to condense my list of people to follow, unsubscribing to a few if needed.
I have learned to accept unsubscribes, they are not my audience of people wanting my kind of recipes, or the little stories I have begun to tell.
I don’t really have an answer as to how to tackle the overwhelm of new people we meet on substack, I imagine, for me it will settle down to a few core groups of people I find really interesting, people I can learn from, and whom I can help too, people who’s emails make me want to read every word until the end.
Until then, I will keep creating my little substack world of recipes and tales, seeing my waistband expanding as I wait for my garden to dry out from this dreary winter we’ve had here in the UK.
Thanks for your input Lynn! I hope you enjoy your journey here on Substack. You're right in thinking we all eventually find the writers we connect most with, even though my list just keeps growing despite my efforts to prune it back.
I took a peek at your pages and they made my mouth water! Your baking looks heavenly! My daughter is finishing up library school in Madison, Wisconsin, but she has been working part time at a startup bakery for the past year and a half. She loves to bake now, so I'll share your Substack with her. (Oh, and I love the Great British Baking Show...I think you'd be a great contestant!) 😋
When I started Substack, I loved opening up my email and having such amazing pieces of writing to read. It was such a joy. Now I feel a little bit overwhelmed, because I want to continue to read and comment, but every day I’m getting so many! I know I could consume in the app, however, part of me loves getting it in my inbox. It’s a lovely problem to have though. So many lovely pieces, so little time.
I only get mine through the app, but I’m still overwhelmed. I know I’ve missed several along the way (or they are piling up), but the app doesn’t allow a good way of monitoring how far behind I really am. Is that good or bad? 🤷♀️ But yes, there are so many good writers to discover and follow!
I so appreciate the mention! I'm still figuring it all out myself. So many things to do and so much that Substack offers! But, hey, it's a learning process. We need to find what WE can do.
Yes, so true. I've actually gotten a few new ideas for managing information through restacking my story in the "Notes" section. Now, to put some of them into place!
Yes! Batching, like "chunking" does see to help. And if I have the self-discipline to shut my computer, I'm usually happy I did! Thanks for your comment!
Linda, thank you so much for mentioning me. I consider you a part of my Substack circle of friends as well, and really connect with your stories! But YES, I am right where you are and haven't figured it out yet either. It is such a wonderful community, so supportive, and I keep subscribing to more interesting newsletters. And I love reading and commenting and engaging! But either I get too far behind on emails or I spend a whole day trying to catch up but then I don't pay my bills or do my taxes or do my physical therapy exercise. It is a dilemma! Thank you for your thoughts on this.
LOL...I can relate to so much of that! I'm hoping to do my taxes today, but we'll see if I actually get there! And PT exercises...same. Thanks for being part of my Substack party of friends!
Have you read that Ted Goia article about the state of our culture? He writes quite a bit about our distraction/addiction economy, perpetuated by constant streams of mindless noise. It was a sobering but helpful read.
I hadn't, but now I have. Wow! Sobering, indeed. I don't enjoy FB & IG like I used to, and reading that article has me seriously considering removing (at least) Facebook from (at least) my phone. It's a step in the right direction, anyway. I fear for my kids' and grandkids' futures. And, I think those Apple headsets are ridiculous, FWIW! 😂
You’re so wise in considering small ways we can resist the addiction/distraction cycles. It’s easy to want to throw it all out, but for me, I think we have to learn to navigate it. My guess is that it’s not going away so we have to be mindful (as you said) in the middle. I’m trying not to be too much of a grouch to say all technology is worthless. Although I have been known to be a curmudgeon from time to time. 😂
Thanks for the mention Linda. I agree with you about all of this. I've tried to pull back on podcasts recently and also watching things (apart from the time that I'm watching something with my family) and get myself back into fiction. I say fiction specifically because I was stacking up too many nonfiction selections for my morning reading and kept hearing an invitation to quiet things down.
I have also been unsubscribing lately on Substack. It's not personal and I try to remember that when someone unsubscribes to me. Some days are easier than others. I also try to remember that not everything someone posts has to resonate with me and vice versa, so its okay to let some slide by.
I have been doing better at reading fiction this year, which is so invigorating. It gives my mind the needed break from all the "thinking-reading". But I'm a fairly slow reader, so it takes time away from reading Substack articles and listening to podcasts. Therein lies the dilemma. I'm also not watching much TV these days, and have really toned down social media.
Thanks for your wisdom on those "unsubscribes." I've tried to remind myself of those things, and I know that even when I unsubscribe to someone, it's rarely personal. I just don't have enough time and their message isn't resonating as much as another writer's is.
I only joined substack a few weeks ago, subscribing to as many interesting people as I could. But then I connected with more and more people, and the emails started coming in thick and fast. I felt overwhelmed with it all. So I turned off the emails, preferring the in app notifications instead.
I need to condense my list of people to follow, unsubscribing to a few if needed.
I have learned to accept unsubscribes, they are not my audience of people wanting my kind of recipes, or the little stories I have begun to tell.
I don’t really have an answer as to how to tackle the overwhelm of new people we meet on substack, I imagine, for me it will settle down to a few core groups of people I find really interesting, people I can learn from, and whom I can help too, people who’s emails make me want to read every word until the end.
Until then, I will keep creating my little substack world of recipes and tales, seeing my waistband expanding as I wait for my garden to dry out from this dreary winter we’ve had here in the UK.
Thanks for your input Lynn! I hope you enjoy your journey here on Substack. You're right in thinking we all eventually find the writers we connect most with, even though my list just keeps growing despite my efforts to prune it back.
I took a peek at your pages and they made my mouth water! Your baking looks heavenly! My daughter is finishing up library school in Madison, Wisconsin, but she has been working part time at a startup bakery for the past year and a half. She loves to bake now, so I'll share your Substack with her. (Oh, and I love the Great British Baking Show...I think you'd be a great contestant!) 😋
When I started Substack, I loved opening up my email and having such amazing pieces of writing to read. It was such a joy. Now I feel a little bit overwhelmed, because I want to continue to read and comment, but every day I’m getting so many! I know I could consume in the app, however, part of me loves getting it in my inbox. It’s a lovely problem to have though. So many lovely pieces, so little time.
I only get mine through the app, but I’m still overwhelmed. I know I’ve missed several along the way (or they are piling up), but the app doesn’t allow a good way of monitoring how far behind I really am. Is that good or bad? 🤷♀️ But yes, there are so many good writers to discover and follow!
Definitely good! I hate it building up. 😆 I gave myself permission to delete a bunch the other day. Might need to do it again. 😅
I so appreciate the mention! I'm still figuring it all out myself. So many things to do and so much that Substack offers! But, hey, it's a learning process. We need to find what WE can do.
Yes, so true. I've actually gotten a few new ideas for managing information through restacking my story in the "Notes" section. Now, to put some of them into place!
Absolutely resonating with you! I find batching online stuff and then shutting down the computer and going on my way to work well.
Yes! Batching, like "chunking" does see to help. And if I have the self-discipline to shut my computer, I'm usually happy I did! Thanks for your comment!
Linda, thank you so much for mentioning me. I consider you a part of my Substack circle of friends as well, and really connect with your stories! But YES, I am right where you are and haven't figured it out yet either. It is such a wonderful community, so supportive, and I keep subscribing to more interesting newsletters. And I love reading and commenting and engaging! But either I get too far behind on emails or I spend a whole day trying to catch up but then I don't pay my bills or do my taxes or do my physical therapy exercise. It is a dilemma! Thank you for your thoughts on this.
LOL...I can relate to so much of that! I'm hoping to do my taxes today, but we'll see if I actually get there! And PT exercises...same. Thanks for being part of my Substack party of friends!
Have you read that Ted Goia article about the state of our culture? He writes quite a bit about our distraction/addiction economy, perpetuated by constant streams of mindless noise. It was a sobering but helpful read.
I hadn't, but now I have. Wow! Sobering, indeed. I don't enjoy FB & IG like I used to, and reading that article has me seriously considering removing (at least) Facebook from (at least) my phone. It's a step in the right direction, anyway. I fear for my kids' and grandkids' futures. And, I think those Apple headsets are ridiculous, FWIW! 😂
For other readers who want to check out this excellent article, here's the link:https://www.honest-broker.com/p/the-state-of-the-culture-2024
You’re so wise in considering small ways we can resist the addiction/distraction cycles. It’s easy to want to throw it all out, but for me, I think we have to learn to navigate it. My guess is that it’s not going away so we have to be mindful (as you said) in the middle. I’m trying not to be too much of a grouch to say all technology is worthless. Although I have been known to be a curmudgeon from time to time. 😂
🤣 I think all moms are curmudgeons at times. It's our attempt to slow the world down for our kids—if only we could. Thanks for chatting, friend!