studying, heartstopper, & an honest mental health update ⁺₊✧ destimulation diaries 005

happy week five and episode five of my destimulation diaries! this one was tough but fun to film- i’m really working on improving my editing and i don’t think we’re seeing results yet but i’m sure we will soon ;) this was also a tougher one mentally so please remember to reach out to someone if you need help, or leave a comment if you’d like to chat about anything ever. i’m so happy you’re here and i hope you’ll come back soon. there is always a safe space for you here. all my love!
things i watched this week ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:
put down your phone, pick up a notebook • Put down your phone, p...
how i romanticize life with notebooks + new ‘hobonichi’ cover • How I romanticize life...
how to actually finish creative projects! (one quick tip) • how to actually finish...
i failed for 2 years and here’s what i learned (10 lessons) • I failed for 2 years a...
it's patronising to say people only buy or believe things due to influencers, argues ruby granger • It's patronising to sa...
why i had to delete tiktok (and you should too) • why i had to delete ti...
things i read this week ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:
wuthering heights - emily brontë
heartstopper books 1-5 - alice oseman
things i listened to this week ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:
my october playlist: open.spotify.c...
oat milk lattes (via legallyellebelle on spotify): open.spotify.c...
my ashe playlist open.spotify.c...
supplies i use ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:
journal: hobonichi cousin
pens: uni jetstream (i am at war with this one), pilot g2 in 0.5 (black & blue), zebra mildliners
things i want to share ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:
stalk my spotify: open.spotify.c...
my goodreads: / 166104561
the fairy ring (fangirl jewelry & more by lilyanna): balancemindbod...
listen to my friends’ podcast living in delusion (fangirl commentary & stories) ​​open.spotify.c...
music in this video ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:
♪ intro: Ashe (piano version)- Ashe
♪ outro: Girl- Wild Colonials
♪ Music track: This Is For You by Lukrembo
Source: freetouse.com/...
No Copyright Vlog Music for Video
ps remember to drink water
pps i love you
xoxo, anna

[@lindsey-caturday]

Have yet to start watching the video, but I wanted to say that this series has such a nuanced approach to the concept of "destimulation" which I value. I find many videos on the topic adopt a rigid black-and-white mentality- completely cutting tech and/or social media out- are jarring and unrealistic. I love that you are being intentional and selective in your journey to discover what works best for you. I am on a similar journey- trying to rekindle my favorite hobbies and ascertain the pros/cons of tech/media on a personal level. Thank you for including the links in your descriptions of what you are consuming each week- I am learning so much not only from you, but also from the wonderful bits of media you are sharing. Thank you for making this series.

[@loveannasophia]

this is such a sweet comment! i absolutely agree that's it's not sustainable to follow the whole throw-all-your-devices-away "solution," especially in today's digital age. i happen to believe that a lot of these people aren't necessarily following through after these little anti-digital experiments, simply because it's not possible to do for the average person, let alone someone who creates content for a living LOL. so i really try my best to be honest about what i'm doing and what my goals are (trying to give myself grace!) i hope that your own destimulation/hobby journey is going well- keep me updated if you're so inclined! also very excited to hear that you've been checking out the descriptions- i didn't think anyone checked them out and it's heartwarming to see that someone looks at all my silly links!! i use it partly as a digital diary- it's fun for me to look back and compare my activity week by week

[@sumaiyasidd3140]

These are my comfort videos

[@lizzieblades]

i think this is my favorite series on youtube rn and i'm just in awe of how consistent you are with the uploads

[@heatherk255]

I always forget to comment, but I just wanted to say that I've watched every video in this series so far and I've really been enjoying it! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@car5522]

I really appreciate this series! I have also been trying to reduce my screentime (it's really not going so well) and I keep giving up because I am in a circumstance where it gives me more stress to keep my screentime down than it is to just keep going as I am (i know, this is a real problem) but there's so many things I want to do, so I am gonna keep trying! This series is such a good motivator!

[@loveannasophia]

i think a big part of this is developing a good balance because if you're going out of your way to avoid screens so much that it makes your life more difficult, you're no longer serving yourself. that's what the screens are there for after all. i'm definitely still working on that delicate balance!

[@car5522]

I would also mention that ik that kindle color thing is coming out BUT Kobo and Boox have had a color e-reader for ages now. (I hate amazon) Plus, Boox has tons of other capabilities.