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Bex Partridge's avatar

Becca! Have you heard of the let them theory? Give it a google and listen to some podcasts with Mel on them and then also listen to the book. the only way I have managed to find peace with Instagram is by letting any worries of what people think or how posts are going to perform go, because all of those things are completely out of our control. You need to let them do what they're going to do and then take action as to how you are going to respond. It might be that you need to change the way you use Instagram. I only go on there when I am posting and to engage with my audience, no doom scrolling - in fact I only scroll to find those people I want to check in with! happy to chat to you about this any time xxx

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Becca Cherry's avatar

Yes, I’ve heard of it… but not in detail. Will listen to the podcasts.

My problem is more the comparison to other people. I definitely need to change up how I use it so that I don’t get sucked into scrolling. Just not sure what that looks like yet. Xx

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Antonia Taylor's avatar

I know this feeling well. Just back from a writing retreat and honestly, being off-grid and social for 5 days was just the tonic. Easier said that done...but it works xo

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Becca Cherry's avatar

I think instagram really is a case of diminishing returns… it’s hard not to hold onto the idea of the opportunities it used to provide though. A writing retreat sounds amazing!❤️

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Verity Gaida's avatar

This was beautifully written, you have a real way with words ❤️ I resonated with your thoughts on the sorts of photos you take as I feel the same. I seem to often take street shots in the split second when nobody is in the frame, light and shadow contrast is another favourite of mine, and any self portraits I always look like I never smile 🤣Completely unrealistic but brings a sense of peace 🕊️ x

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Becca Cherry's avatar

Aw, that’s really kind of you.☺️ yup, always looking for something calm to distract from the chaos of reality!😬 xx

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