Why Every Creative Needs to Unplug and Unwind By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
Technology and I have a love-hate relationship. I love being able to keep in touch with faraway family and friends. I hate being constantly connected. An oxymoron, I know. I was one of the last in my group of friends to subscribe to the smartphone life, despite persistent protests from my then-boyfriend. Now I probably use my phone more than I care to admit: on the bus, on the train, on the plane, at the gym, in the bathroom. It’s almost like my phone is an extension of my hand. Being a slave to technology comes with the hustle. If you’re a blogger or small business owner, you have to remain on top of everything or risk losing that next big deal/break/partnership, etc. Not too mention the pressure to acquire more followers, more subscribers, more this, more that. But it’s never enough. And, if you’re not careful, the “need” to keep up with the Kardashians and every other Instagram personality will leave you burnt out and exhausted. Which is exactly why I relish the opportu...