Substack
Progress is always a good thing, right? Well, I’ve been thinking about our phones and social media a lot lately. Social media makes my work possible, so I’m grateful. But there’s a rub… I find my work days take much longer because of the constant distractions. When I’m not actually on my feet filming, I can conveniently use this little thing in my hand to work. The problem is, I’m finding more and more that “work” gets sidelined by all the other flashy stuff wanting my attention.
So what am I doing about it? Getting really strict with my time and boundaries. But honestly, it’s so hard! There’s a little device I’ve considered buying to lock me out of my phone. How ridiculous is that? I’m a grown adult that doesn’t have addiction issues with anything, and yet…
I don’t want to become the woman who locks herself out of her
phone, but I also don’t love that I’ve seriously considered it. I think what I’m really craving is a little more quiet—time to think, notice things, read, write, and let my brain do its thing without being interrupted every five minutes.
I love creating content. I love putting together an outfit, making a video, finding something I think you’ll love, and sharing it with you. That part isn’t going anywhere. I just think I’m craving another place to connect with you that feels a little slower and gives me room to talk about more than what I’m wearing.
I actually thought about starting a Substack a year ago. What stopped me was fear and self-doubt. Do I have anything to offer? Everyone is already seeing enough of me. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to talk about fashion, and while there will be some of that, I knew I wanted a place to write about my thoughts. Take me back to something that feels more analog. As I mentioned last week, I’m using a paper calendar again. It’s the only thing that works to keep me organized, so maybe writing more will work my brain in a different way that I’ve been missing.
The past couple of weeks, I’ve been reading other people’s Substacks, and I’m loving it. It’s a slower pace, less noise, and more thought. Plenty of the things I’ve read have resonated with me and made me think about interesting stuff.
I feel myself gravitating more toward this kind of space. Places where I feel more human, more connected, and actually more inspired. I think this is a small but powerful step in the right direction.
And I’m still a little scared writing this. I don’t want you to unfollow me and throw your phone away. I’m still going to make the videos, share the clothes I love, and do all the things that brought us together in the first place. But here, I hope we can slow down a little, talk about some other things, and maybe give ourselves a little more room to think.
If you choose to spend a little of your time here with me, I’m forever grateful.
XO,
Tricia
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