I was just journaling about this! I feel this so deeply. Especially the part about authenticity being sold as a growth strategy. I see that ALL the time on LinkedIn and it never sat right with me.
I feel like we collectively have lost the plot when it comes to content. It’s like people are producing content for views but not for people.
as a retired content creator who struggles with a mood disorder this spoke to me on a really deep level. i’m happy that you’re giving yourself the space to create in a way that is sustainable for you and i hope that you aren’t too heavily penalized by the algos as a result of that 🩷
i kinda like the idea of being a retired content creator tbh. thank you for the encouragement and i think imma view myself as more of an artist/writer now — that needs sacred time 🫶🏽
This resonates a lot. As a creative myself I’ve always dreamt to be a musician and artist, to play and tour, and connect and meet people and other artists and be present and experience art in diverse forms. It has always felt wrong to adopt the tag of Content creator. It removes the pause and contemplation. I don’t know I’m still trying to figure out a lot of things. Nice to read you though. Great insights.
i so so resonate with this and i think it’s so important to hold those titles close to your heart. remembering what we are — creatives, artists— is essential rn
This! This is the word! It is the perfect description. What is happening on social platforms right now feels akin to the mass development of overpriced apartments in every major city!
As someone who writes on IRL gentrification and my journey to be an artist in spite of it all, this hits. Plus, I’m 40. The trends been left me behind. The only trend I want to follow is growing old gracefully.
What a way to start my day! Everything you said is exactly how i’ve been feeling.
Since November, I have slowly showed up less on some social platforms because it’s all been so loud and repetitive. Everyone chasing the same goal and sharing every creative goal or idea they have etc. it all feels draining.
Creativity is a very personal and tender way of life. I just hope this collective feeling resonates more with others and we somehow find a solution.
I was just journaling about this! I feel this so deeply. Especially the part about authenticity being sold as a growth strategy. I see that ALL the time on LinkedIn and it never sat right with me.
I feel like we collectively have lost the plot when it comes to content. It’s like people are producing content for views but not for people.
linkedin really evolved into another beast lmao
i agree we’ve lost the plot and i do hope we get back to some type of normal
as a retired content creator who struggles with a mood disorder this spoke to me on a really deep level. i’m happy that you’re giving yourself the space to create in a way that is sustainable for you and i hope that you aren’t too heavily penalized by the algos as a result of that 🩷
i kinda like the idea of being a retired content creator tbh. thank you for the encouragement and i think imma view myself as more of an artist/writer now — that needs sacred time 🫶🏽
This resonates a lot. As a creative myself I’ve always dreamt to be a musician and artist, to play and tour, and connect and meet people and other artists and be present and experience art in diverse forms. It has always felt wrong to adopt the tag of Content creator. It removes the pause and contemplation. I don’t know I’m still trying to figure out a lot of things. Nice to read you though. Great insights.
i so so resonate with this and i think it’s so important to hold those titles close to your heart. remembering what we are — creatives, artists— is essential rn
beautiful thoughts and refusal to negotiate your sanity, energy, and creativity. 🧡🧡🧡
thank you 🙂↕️
I’d add my take but you really hit it on the spot, also digital gentrification kills me cause you’re so right
i literally don’t know what it’s called but i am sure there is a word 😭😭🤣🤣
This! This is the word! It is the perfect description. What is happening on social platforms right now feels akin to the mass development of overpriced apartments in every major city!
As someone who writes on IRL gentrification and my journey to be an artist in spite of it all, this hits. Plus, I’m 40. The trends been left me behind. The only trend I want to follow is growing old gracefully.
Love your insight about the rising baseline of what it means to stand out. I can't keep up, and it's so exhausting.
What a way to start my day! Everything you said is exactly how i’ve been feeling.
Since November, I have slowly showed up less on some social platforms because it’s all been so loud and repetitive. Everyone chasing the same goal and sharing every creative goal or idea they have etc. it all feels draining.
Creativity is a very personal and tender way of life. I just hope this collective feeling resonates more with others and we somehow find a solution.