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This might sound weird coming from someone who creates content daily, but I’ve been feeling this more and more lately:

If you want to feel less stressed, more clear, more present… try consuming less content.

Not more “self-help.”

Not another productivity hack.

Just less noise.

Why I’m Backing Away from the Scroll

I’ve come to this point personally — and maybe you’re there too — where I want to spend more of my time and energy creating meaningful things.

And let me tell you, it’s not easy. Creating is tough. It takes clarity, quiet, space. And that space gets completely hijacked when I’m just endlessly consuming other people’s content.

For me, it’s now a conscious shift. I’ve noticed the more I consume, the harder it is to actually hear my own thoughts. The more voices in, the less clarity out.

But What If You’re Not a Creator?

Most people aren’t trying to vlog or blog or make something public.

And that’s fine.

But if you’re someone who mostly consumes content — scrolling Instagram, watching YouTube, reading article after article — I want to offer a gentle challenge:

Either…

• Be super picky with what you consume (only follow people who bring actual value),
• Take an information fast (a day or a weekend away from media — digital silence), or
• Cut the noise completely (unfollow the creators who just make your brain feel busy instead of clear).

I’m not telling anyone to become a monk. I’m just saying… notice how certain content makes you feel.

Inspired? Grounded? Or just… numb and scattered?

That’s the real filter.

The Crazy Part: Science Totally Backs This

This isn’t just a gut feeling — there’s real research behind it. A few highlights:

• One study showed that a single week off social media lowered anxiety and boosted well-being.
• Another found that taking breaks from digital input improved memory and focus.
• And constant stimulation from content messes with your dopamine system, making it harder to enjoy simple things and easier to feel anxious or restless.

Basically, our brains weren’t built for this kind of 24/7 input.

No wonder we feel overwhelmed.

Creating vs. Consuming — A Different Kind of Balance

You don’t need to become a YouTuber to get this benefit.

Creating can be anything: journaling, taking photos, building something, making art, cooking, even just sitting and thinking intentionally.

Producing even a tiny bit — instead of just absorbing everything — reminds you that you have a voice. You have thoughts. You’re not just a container for other people’s opinions.

Final Thought: Be Honest With Yourself

If your brain feels tired, if your attention is scattered, if nothing feels inspiring anymore — maybe it’s not you.

Maybe it’s just that you’re taking in too much.

Try cutting back.

Try silence.

Try you, without the noise.

It’s honestly the fastest reset I know.