Esther Fernandez on Balancing Creativity, Mental Health, and Social Media
By
Abbey Bamford
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
Esther Fernandez, a 24-year-old copywriter and social strategist at Made of Millions, discusses her journey at the intersection of creativity, content, and mental health. In a candid Q&A, she shares insights on setting boundaries as a digital native, resisting hustle culture in LA, and the importance of small routines and supportive friendships for creative well-being.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBoundary-setting as a digital native is crucial for mental well-being.
Resisting hustle culture in LA requires intentionality and self-awareness.
Small, everyday routines and good friends with food help me show up creatively.
You might also wanna read
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(742x464:744x466)/Dr-Jessi-Gold-050826-tout-90204573f2a2469bb6ed6d782cea3a16.jpg)
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold Opens Up About Struggling to Advocate for Her Own Mental Health
Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist who helps others with their mental health, opens up about her own struggles with self-advocacy and fear of ju
people.com·23d ago
Managing Anxiety Through Action: A Response to "Just Don't Worry" Advice
The article is a personal reflection on managing anxiety in the face of global uncertainty and distressing news. The author challenges commo
news.ycombinator.com·3mo ago
Personal Reflection: Why I Stopped Following Daily News for Better Mental Well-being
The author shares a personal reflection on why they stopped following daily news, explaining that while they are naturally curious and enjoy
How creative professionals beat the January blues: Tips for embracing winter's darker days
This article explores how creative professionals cope with the so-called "Blue Monday" (the third Monday of January, marketed as the most de
Creative Boom·4mo ago
Managing ADHD: Coping with Constant Thoughts and Ideas While Running a Business
A person with ADHD shares their experience of managing a constant stream of thoughts, ideas, and projects while running a business and handl
news.ycombinator.com·4mo ago
Applying Distributed Systems Debugging Techniques to Understand Schizophrenic Delusions
A computer science PhD graduate shares his personal experience of applying distributed systems debugging techniques to understand and naviga
news.ycombinator.com·4mo ago