Why I'm quitting Instagram (Yes, even as an artist)

I write a newsletter called The Calm Creative, all about making a living on your art, without burning out or going insane. Get my writings in your inbox: https://louisestigell.substack.com/


TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Reason nr. 1: It makes me feel shitty
02:38 - Reason nr. 2: It's not worth all the work
05:07 - Reason nr. 3: I refuse to "perform" for the Instagram algorithm
07:02 - Our shrinking attention spans
07:57 - Elder millenial rant about TikTok and Reels...
10:14 - YouTube vs. Instagram for artists
15:33 - Reason nr. 4: I'm not a fan of Facebook
17:08 - My fears around leaving Instagram
18:16 - My plans going forward + my thoughts on the future of social media
19:48 - Some recommended books and resources


MENTIONED

Books:
Jaron Lanier - Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Jaron Lanier - You Are Not A Gadget
Cal Newport - Deep Work
Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism
Franklin Foer - World Without Mind
Matthew Crawford - The World Beyond Your Head

YouTube videos:
My video on my YouTube experience:    • Why I started a YouTube channel as a ...  
Chris Hau "Creators are ditching Instagram...":    • Creators are ditching INSTAGRAM…why Y...  
Kelsey Rodriguez "YouTube is better for artists than Instagram...":    • Instagram SUCKS for artists (or why I...  
Cal Newport TED Talk "Quit social media":    • Quit social media | Dr. Cal Newport |...  

Additional recommended resources:
Cal Newport's podcast "Deep Questions": https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/
Tristan Harris' podcast "Your Undivided Attention": https://www.humanetech.com/podcast
Julia Bausenhardt "Why I quit social media - my advice for artists and creatives":    • Why I quit social media - my advice f...  
Sophia Mitropoulos "Do artists need social media to be successful?":    • Do Artists Need Social Media to Be Su...  
Holly Exley "I don't think Instagram is good for artists":    • I Don't Think Instagram is Good For A...  


ABOUT

Hi, I’m Louise: an artist, writer & creative business coach from Sweden. As a multi-passionate creative, I have spent my entire adult life avoiding traditional employment and instead making a living off of my art.
On this channel, I talk about everything I've learned along the way: About art making, creativity, mental health, and making a living as a creative. Dealing with perfectionism, fears, and overwhelm. Staying sane and productive among stress and disctractions. And much more.


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