Who Are You When You're Not Being Productive? On Hobbies, Joy & Reclaiming Yourself [SOLO Episode]
Somewhere between the girlboss era and a world that's constantly telling us to optimize, monetize, and move faster, I quietly forgot how to just... do something for fun. Not because it would make good content or even make me a better person.
Just because it felt good! Like, why can’t that be enough?
If your days have been blurring together too, or if you feel like you’re so restless you can’t even pay attention to a TV episode anymore, I feel you. Let’s do something about it! I cover a ton of ideas in this episode.
In this episode, I'm talking about:
My complicated relationship with my phone
Digital anhedonia: the reduced ability to enjoy real-world experiences after too much screen time
Why hobbies are actually identity work – and what they have to do with your inner child
The two big reasons hobbies matter: mental health and joy
Embracing the beginner's mindset and doing things badly on purpose
What I'm trying: diamond painting, coloring, craft afternoons, Duolingo, the library, cooking, Pilates, and my hobby wish list
Three questions to sit with this week