Reclaiming My Feed—and My Focus

Hi friends,

Is it just me, or has the amount of content being thrown at us lately felt like tenfold?

As an artist and creative, I’ve felt overwhelmed. I have this deeply rooted desire to simplify, quiet down, and truly escape. One thing I’ve been doing constantly is unfollowing—friends, brands, creators, peers—anyone who isn’t serving me in this season. And it’s not personal. I keep a separate account to stay connected with family and friends, but my main feed? I curate it weekly with intention—filling it with content that inspires, motivates, and supports the version of myself I’m growing into.

In a world where content is designed to trigger emotion (usually negative) and keep our eyes glued to the screen, it’s important to curate the one thing you can control: who you follow.

That might mean unfollowing—or muting—people who once brought you joy. It’s about checking in with yourself regularly and asking: Is this media making my life more pleasant or more chaotic?

Here’s a totally hypothetical example: let’s say it’s my sister, and she’s constantly posting her kids. We already have a family group chat where I see the same updates. If seeing the content twice feels more like a distraction than a joy—or maybe even stirs sadness because I miss them—then yes, she’s getting the mute. I love my sister! This isn’t about her. It’s about me protecting my peace.

Who you follow is your choice. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. When you limit what you absorb, you make space for something so much more valuable: quiet, clarity, and presence.

IRL IS BETTER

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THE THINGS WE AVOID

I’ve been putting off writing this newsletter for weeks—along with a handful of other things that have been weighing on me. As someone who’s naturally not avoidant, this is new territory for me.

The funny thing is, once I actually sit down and do the task, it’s either surprisingly simple or even kind of enjoyable. And the relief? So worth it.

Since this isn’t my usual pattern, I got curious and looked into why we avoid things when we’re stressed. Turns out, it’s our brain trying to protect us. When we’re under stress, the body activates the sympathetic nervous system—aka the fight, flight, or freeze mode. Avoidance is part of the “flight” or “freeze” response. Instead of facing something that feels overwhelming or uncertain, our brain basically goes: “Nope, not safe. Let’s skip this.”

I thought that was super interesting—because this behavior is all about staying comfortable, even though it usually leads to more discomfort down the road.

In my opinion, almost everything worth doing requires being extremely uncomfortable at first. And I guess that’s the season I’m in—learning to sit with the discomfort and move through it anyway. 

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See ya next week,
xx

Lauren Schwec