#consciouschoices

knit a pair of socks

visit family

iceskate

winter walk

go to church/find time to be spiritual

update your socials

declutter

clean

set up a new journal

do a new year tarot reading

go shopping

try new recipes

read substack articles

read a book

listen to a podcast

watch a movie you've been putting off

host house parties

keep active during the winter and avoid doomscrolling

being on the phone 24/7 is out in 2026 and connecting in real life with people through clubs, socials, sports, and dinners will be the norm

also use traditional technology like poloroids, physical books, ipods, record players, anything but an iphone

listen to morning brew daily, and on twt the discourse is: boomers are criticising gen z for not drinking and being social in bars. gen z's are known for being antisocial or socially awkward

but theres a new trend coming with substack, ending doomscrolling, all these run clubs and book clubs, the fact that youtube was the number 1 social media platform in 2015 (longform)

so if you feel tired of staring at your screen for hours a day, its not just you, we all need the break from the brain rot.

some of my conscious choices to decrease screentime:

spend time iceskating everyday: it's only been day two and its so fun i always cant wait to go back. i just fb marketplace skates and got into a public rink so i love the low barrier of entry

start listening to audiobooks while knitting socks: habit stacking!! audiobooks actually really work for me but only in the daytime because when i listen to go to bed i fall asleep in two seconds, so i have to keep repeating the chapter. i love knitting its such a flow state activity, and socks are so practical, so quick (i can get one done in about 5 hours) it's the perfect mini project i never get tired of. i hope i can design a sock collection before the end of the year lol

Society's Seductive Trap

In our world today, there's a relentless pursuit of perfection, heavily influenced by society's rigid standards. It's a world where women often resort to plastic surgery and makeup, not merely as expressions of personal style, but as a way to conform to societal expectations of beauty. They are driven by a deep-seated belief that these enhancements will make them more appealing, or perhaps correct perceived inadequacies instilled by societal norms.

Men are not immune to this phenomenon. The pursuit of wealth and material possessions often stems from the same root - a desire to be more appealing, to fit into a societal hierarchy that equates success with monetary wealth and luxurious belongings. This pursuit is not just about personal satisfaction but about gaining access to circles and opportunities otherwise out of reach.

But let's pause and ponder - who sets these standards? Why do these hierarchical systems exist at all? It's a clever strategy, really. When society convinces individuals that they need certain things to be accepted or successful, it becomes all too easy to manipulate their desires and actions. This pursuit of societal approval has turned into a lucrative commodity for those in control, and they spare no effort in maintaining this seductive, almost hypnotic hold over people.

So why not make the right choice?🌱

Points to consider- 👉 Say no to plastic bags 👉 Switch to reusable bags made of cloth, paper or jute 👉 Carry your own bag for shopping, buying a new bag every time you go out leads to unnecessary wastage 👉 Avoid too much packaging 👉 Ask your friends & family to do the same as well

Every day, you make many small decisions like what to eat, where to sit or how to spend a free moment.

Without realising it, those choices can be shaped by what others want, what feels easiest or what you think is expected of you.