The Art of Not Sharing
Joan Westenberg discusses the impact of oversharing on social media, advocating for journaling to reclaim privacy and authenticity. She emphasizes self-reflection, disconnecting from external validation, and preserving inner thoughts.
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In a world where oversharing has become the norm, Joan Westenberg discusses the psychological and emotional consequences of constantly sharing personal information on social media. She highlights the shift from privacy being the default to now requiring effort to maintain. Westenberg advocates for journaling as a way to reclaim privacy and authenticity in a society that values visibility over personal reflection. By keeping a private journal, individuals can process their thoughts and experiences without the pressure of public scrutiny, allowing for deeper self-reflection and understanding. She emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from the constant need for external validation on social media and finding satisfaction in the act of self-expression through journaling. Westenberg encourages readers to explore the benefits of journaling as a means to preserve their inner thoughts and experiences in a world dominated by oversharing on social platforms.
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4 commentsAnother reason why I prefer remote work. In my last job, I know all about personal hygiene of some beast. How it walked around house bleeding, urinating and shifing on everything. With extra special about cleaning anal glands!
This should be workplace harassment!
Though I've gotta say, if my grandparents (or their parents) did have social media, they'd have loved it.
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