It’s almost scary to think how much time we waste, how many unnecessary things we do instead of writing, how many excuses we find every minute not to turn our computers on and write, and how much we see everything as much more important than sitting down and writing. My screen time on the phone was seven hours last week, meaning I have spent seven hours a day doing exactly nothing—scrolling social media, to be honest. News, Instagram, Facebook, reading about what other people are reading, watching, or worried about.
I could have read a book or written at least several pages in those seven hours of procrastinating. As a result, I know the whole line-up of upcoming Netflix releases, new puppy litters of various dog breeds from across the globe, Tiktok dancing trends, and new Music tracks available for reels on Instagram, all while Lilly, from Duolingo constantly ensures I feel guilty for not finding three minutes a day to excel in French.
Is quitting social media an option, or is it a fear of writing I’m trying to hide from? If writing too is escapism, why it feels so hard?
Am I intentionally seeking distractions, and why am I craving chocolate ice cream all the time?
Silly thoughts...
My friend just recently started working on her new novel, I know it’ll be twisty and hot and I can’t wait to read it, might I be her nudging Duolingo Lilly?
