things to do instead of doomscrolling <3

essays, wide range of topics, written by experts

more introspective approach, focusing on improving and understanding yourself as well as the people around you

always very touching and relatable stories with very unique tones. additionally, their commentary is always so weird in the best way, it’s usually very fun and unexpected

incredibly unique approach to politics as they always do it in a human-centered way which can often be lacking elsewhere

having different perspectives is essential. their coverage of the genocide in palestine is particularly insightful and important

‘have allowed me to understand and dive more into african culture and the issues that they face, something that otherwise would be too far from my personal experience to ever get to see firsthand’

some of the most incredible and life changing interviews, excellent poetry

deeply personal and beautiful pieces of both fiction and non-fiction. they are deeply focused on the literary world, including deep dives and interviews of certain authors

incredibly beautiful and unexpected pieces, interviews, editorials, and podcasts regarding spiritual ecology, they are all about the integration and symbiosis between humans and nature

so many brilliant pieces regarding very important discussions we should be having around certain topics, particularly trends and beauty standards

showcase the intersection between fashion and art

‘dive into how to improve different areas of your life each season and i can say some of these have been catalysts for genuine change in my life’

cozy beautiful space to get in touch with yourself, your creative energy, and your imagination. she also provides incredibly useful insights into how to navigate the digital world in a productive way

‘so much of the spiritual content out there so detached from reality so this podcast stands out to me as it is extremely grounded in reality’

most likely enjoy his content if you’re into reading and academia, as well if you want to improve your literacy and attention span

‘one of the most impactful ones i’ve ever had the treat of listening to. the interviews on here touch on such important and profound topics and so many of them have stayed with me throughout the years’

two actors/directors/producers have a conversation about their work

‘in such a historically male-washed industry, i love seeing women getting the recognition they deserve’

really deep dive into art one painting at a time. additionally there are some excellent interviews with key figures in the art industry full of amazing insights

‘so important to not only read, but also listen to poetry and this podcast has allowed me to incorporate it easily into my routine’

‘perfect podcast if you want to start getting into or diving deeper into philosophy as stephen does a wonderful job covering an array of different philosophers across time, analyzing their work and their arguments in a very humorous and digestible way’

‘student-led podcast where leading psychologists are invited to talk about what’s on their mind lately, new findings from psychological science and how they can be applied to everyday life, much more academic tone and as someone that knows absolutely nothing about psychology it can feel a little challenging at times’

‘speaks on such interesting topics and i really enjoy the amount of research that she does as i often go into her sources to dive deeper into the topics discussed’

‘there is so much discourse regarding femininity that is bordering, or even just straight up falling into the alt-right pipeline, this channel is so important. i think she handles all of these very complex issues women are faced with every day in such a grounded and objective way’

‘commentary on consumerism, they do absolutely brilliant breakdowns of the current events that are leading to certain consumer behavior trends’

dive into really big topics, particularly regarding existence and meaning as well as breakdowns of the arguments of different philosophers and spiritual phenomena

great for some post-museum activities in case you find a video on some of the most important pieces from your visit

sends out interviews where some of your favorite celebrities, creatives, or online personalities provide fun recommendations

publish interviews, tips, essays, or how-to guides featuring a different type of working artist’s wisdom. if you consider yourself a creative person this is a must for you

send out weekly reading picks of long-form content

you can explore and curate media across so many different places across the internet. from articles, to videos, to podcasts, to social media posts. it makes your life so much easier as you can find everything in one place and find new pieces

more of a social media structured as a database, it’s a bit difficult to grasp at first but once you do it is one of the best places for inspiration and archives ever. it is incredible for visual and design research, so much better than pinterest if you are doing more serious research in my opinion