I'm definitely a bed rotting advocate, I just wish it was ,for example, less scrolling more reading. I know that personally I feel comfortable not well rested when I scroll in bed for hours there's a lot of other things you can do while rotting;sleeping, journaling,colouring, even crocheting, that will benefit more than doom scrolling. Especially as a creative allowing yourself to sit and do nothing is extremely beneficial but scrolling and binge watching can be pretty tasking for the brain.
It'll leave you feeling exhausted and that's without considering the other emotions reading the comment section on reels or ticktock, hearing snipets of incel podcasts, and seeing another microtrend pop up will bring you.
I just feel like our time online should be associated less with rest.
Yes! I completely agree! We really need to move away from this idea that online time is resting time. I think it's fine to want to relax and turn off for a bit, but it's so much more helpful to actively do something that enriches us rather than passively scrolling on our phones with the TV playing the background. Intentionally taking time to do something that either enriches our brains or just lets us feel whatever we need to feel is so much better than numbing ourselves with social media.
This!! I absolutely loved this article honestly I really enjoyed you're take. To answer your other questions though I'm taking a break from sad media especially during this time of year because I've noticed that it really effects me. I don't think I've ever experienced not feeling anything at all, I tend to feel things pretty extremely so a break from misery has been needed. Especially since its naturally all around this time of year. Lastly my absolutely favourite female rage films have to be Us and Pearl.
I totally get that. I don’t why, but as soon as winter starts coming around, I tend to start listening to sad songs lol. I think it’s just the weather and slowness. It makes me want to bundle up under some blankets and listen to sad songs or listen to them while driving in the rain haha. But there’s no right way to enjoy winter! It’s the perfect time to take a break in any capacity :)
I’ve never seen Us or Pearl but I really want to! Especially Pearl. I’ve seen so many clips of it and it just looks so good.
I hadn’t heard of bed rotting before. It sounds like a perfect habit for me. And a beautiful way you have talked about judgement of women and emotions - whether they are showing them or not and whether this is a good or bad thing. Perhaps those judging could try a bit more bed rotting
Thank you so much for reading and commenting Clare!🫶🏻
Agreed! Those that judge others for expressing their emotions most likely do so because they feel they have to suppress their own. There's often a lot of shame tied to freely expressing oneself, especially when it comes to feelings like anger and sadness. I think intentionally taking time to watch something that makes you feel a full range of emotions, or just letting yourself cry is a good thing! It can really help us better understand ourselves.
thank you so much for the shoutout Summer! I loved this article 🫶🏻 listening to Olivia Rodrigo definitely lets me tap into my female rage and full range of emotions in a private way.
Ahhhhhh omg yes! I watch Little Women every winter/fall with my mom🥹 I love that movie so much. We go back and forth between the 2019 one and the 1994 one, but honestly, the TV series version with Maya Hawke is also really good. Highly recommend if you haven't already seen it.
Right?! The term sounds really bad, which I think makes it much easier for people to critique it. Of course, it isn't without it's flaws and some of the critiques are valid (like apparently it's also become consumerized), but I also think the use of the word "rotting" is supposed to sound "ugly". Like to get away from aestheticizing everything. But it also makes it sound like a bad thing to be doing when we should be taking time to rest!
I'm definitely a bed rotting advocate, I just wish it was ,for example, less scrolling more reading. I know that personally I feel comfortable not well rested when I scroll in bed for hours there's a lot of other things you can do while rotting;sleeping, journaling,colouring, even crocheting, that will benefit more than doom scrolling. Especially as a creative allowing yourself to sit and do nothing is extremely beneficial but scrolling and binge watching can be pretty tasking for the brain.
It'll leave you feeling exhausted and that's without considering the other emotions reading the comment section on reels or ticktock, hearing snipets of incel podcasts, and seeing another microtrend pop up will bring you.
I just feel like our time online should be associated less with rest.
Yes! I completely agree! We really need to move away from this idea that online time is resting time. I think it's fine to want to relax and turn off for a bit, but it's so much more helpful to actively do something that enriches us rather than passively scrolling on our phones with the TV playing the background. Intentionally taking time to do something that either enriches our brains or just lets us feel whatever we need to feel is so much better than numbing ourselves with social media.
This!! I absolutely loved this article honestly I really enjoyed you're take. To answer your other questions though I'm taking a break from sad media especially during this time of year because I've noticed that it really effects me. I don't think I've ever experienced not feeling anything at all, I tend to feel things pretty extremely so a break from misery has been needed. Especially since its naturally all around this time of year. Lastly my absolutely favourite female rage films have to be Us and Pearl.
Thank you so much!☺️
I totally get that. I don’t why, but as soon as winter starts coming around, I tend to start listening to sad songs lol. I think it’s just the weather and slowness. It makes me want to bundle up under some blankets and listen to sad songs or listen to them while driving in the rain haha. But there’s no right way to enjoy winter! It’s the perfect time to take a break in any capacity :)
I’ve never seen Us or Pearl but I really want to! Especially Pearl. I’ve seen so many clips of it and it just looks so good.
I hadn’t heard of bed rotting before. It sounds like a perfect habit for me. And a beautiful way you have talked about judgement of women and emotions - whether they are showing them or not and whether this is a good or bad thing. Perhaps those judging could try a bit more bed rotting
Thank you so much for reading and commenting Clare!🫶🏻
Agreed! Those that judge others for expressing their emotions most likely do so because they feel they have to suppress their own. There's often a lot of shame tied to freely expressing oneself, especially when it comes to feelings like anger and sadness. I think intentionally taking time to watch something that makes you feel a full range of emotions, or just letting yourself cry is a good thing! It can really help us better understand ourselves.
thank you so much for the shoutout Summer! I loved this article 🫶🏻 listening to Olivia Rodrigo definitely lets me tap into my female rage and full range of emotions in a private way.
Of course! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!☺️🫶🏻
Thanks so much Marissa! I'm so glad you like it☺️
Ahhhhhh omg yes! I watch Little Women every winter/fall with my mom🥹 I love that movie so much. We go back and forth between the 2019 one and the 1994 one, but honestly, the TV series version with Maya Hawke is also really good. Highly recommend if you haven't already seen it.
Right?! The term sounds really bad, which I think makes it much easier for people to critique it. Of course, it isn't without it's flaws and some of the critiques are valid (like apparently it's also become consumerized), but I also think the use of the word "rotting" is supposed to sound "ugly". Like to get away from aestheticizing everything. But it also makes it sound like a bad thing to be doing when we should be taking time to rest!