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How to replace doomscrolling with creative writing

706K views 路 Sep 7, 2026 路 People & Blogs

Comments 路 347

  • @saliroma 路 2 weeks ago

    Every day for the next 30 days:<br><br>1. Journal first thing in the morning<br>2. Consume meaningful media for one hour<br>3. Do some form of physical practice<br>4. Connect with one human being

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  • @syserror404notfound 路 3 weeks ago

    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Appgq4OY_go&amp;t=464">7:44</a> &nbsp;&quot;Imagine if you could build a life that was so exciting you didn&apos;t want to escape from it&quot; <br><br>I hope I can feel that someday. Thank you for making me realize that.

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  • @Augusteria 路 3 weeks ago

    Get this man a TED talk

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  • @Edmond_Dantes76 路 3 weeks ago

    So glad I found your channel. The irony that I found you while doom scrolling YouTube is not lost on me though 馃槃

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  • @1990sss 路 2 weeks ago

    i just doomscroll my way to this video

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  • @thegamepro200 路 3 weeks ago

    The last part was really powerful; whatever I produce of low quality is still better than rotting my brain. Seeing myself as capable is my biggest revenge on those who want to turn us into zombies

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  • @BeaMonari 路 3 weeks ago

    hi Josh, I usually don鈥檛 comment under videos but I have been following you for quite some time and I just wanted to say thank you. your videos have inspired me to actually start drafting and sketching out my first comic series, and to approach it with structure without sacrificing the pleasure of creation. your channel is a rare gem in the present time :) keep going! (sorry for my English, it is not my first language :,))

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  • @BoomerRantingInTheWoods 路 13 days ago

    Writing science fiction is one of the most rewarding things I&apos;ve ever done.

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  • @udel-ko6lp 路 2 weeks ago

    Finally, a video of someone just looking into the camera and talking with no cuts 馃槶 I love this.

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  • @julivorw 路 3 weeks ago

    My only comment on this video is that it should be renamed to &quot;how to replace doomscrolling with creative work&quot; so that more people click on it :)

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  • @chem_mong 路 3 weeks ago

    when i feel like i&apos;m not good at the things i&apos;m doing, i keep returning to a quote &quot;bigger idiots than you have done it.&quot; it may sound negative but it works lol like it puts a different perspective; instead of aiming for the idealised finished work, to basically just doing it

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  • @amysteriousviewer3772 路 3 weeks ago

    When I started to be more conscious of my consumption I realised how little space I gave my thoughts and emotions to manifest themselves. Because my head was constantly filled with content there was no room for them anymore. It&apos;s kind of shocking how this culture of constant stimulation is robbing us of our own experiences and individuality as humans. We owe it to ourselves to take back control of our attention. It&apos;s arguably the most valuable resource we have.

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