I Keep Trying to Quit Social Media. Why Is It So Hard to Stay Away?

by Dory MescriolaSeptember 19, 2026

Every now and then, I get the urge to disappear from social media completely. Deactivate everything. Stop scrolling. Stop checking what everyone else is doing. Get my attention back and return to some peaceful version of life where my phone isn’t constantly asking me to look at something. I’ve done it several times. And eventually, I come back. 😅 For a while, I thought that meant I just wasn’t disciplined enough. If I really wanted to quit these platforms, surely...

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I Keep Trying to Quit Social Media. Why Is It So Hard to Stay Away?

I Keep Trying to Quit Social Media. Why Is It So Hard to Stay Away?

Every now and then, I get the urge to disappear from social media completely. Deactivate everything. Stop scrolling. Stop checking...

by Dory MescriolaSeptember 19, 2026
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I’ve Been Making Marketing Harder Than It Needs to Be

I’ve Been Making Marketing Harder Than It Needs to Be

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how ridiculously easy it is to make marketing more complicated than it probably needs to...

by Dory MescriolaSeptember 13, 2026
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How Getting Older Changes Your Priorities and Sense of Self.

How Getting Older Changes Your Priorities and Sense of Self.

Warning: This post is personal, but I hope it resonates with anyone having a hard time accepting how much life—and...

by Dory MescriolaAugust 24, 2026
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Does Using AI Make Your Work Less Valuable?

Does Using AI Make Your Work Less Valuable?

People are so freaking annoying sometimes when it comes to AI. 😂 There seems to be this idea that if...

by Dory MescriolaAugust 19, 2026
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Your Website Isn’t a Catalog. It’s a Guide.

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I remember working on a website project where it was obvious that something wasn't working. The design was clean and...

by Dory MescriolaAugust 15, 2026
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Stop Chasing Clients & Build a Service Business That Attracts Them Instead

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I thought there was only one way to find freelance clients. Learn a skill, create a resume, apply for jobs,...

by Dory MescriolaAugust 9, 2026
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The Moment I Stopped Being “The Person Who Does Everything”

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I thought being a good freelancer meant being able to do everything. Need someone to manage your emails? Sure. Design...

by Dory MescriolaAugust 1, 2026
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Random Thoughts from a Short Solo Trip

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These are thoughts I wrote down while I was away on one of my short solo adventures. They weren't meant...

by Dory MescriolaJuly 19, 2026
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Why We All Need a Quiet Weekend Away Sometimes

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A few weeks ago, I decided to skip going to my usual community gathering on a Sunday and travel south...

by Dory MescriolaJune 22, 2026
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I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty for Staying Home

I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty for Staying Home

A few years ago, I would have considered staying home a failure. If I declined an invitation, canceled plans, or...

by Dory MescriolaJune 21, 2026
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Why I’m Choosing a More Intentional Life in a World That Never Stops Sharing

Why I’m Choosing a More Intentional Life in a World That Never Stops Sharing

Recently, I made a decision that had been quietly taking shape for a while. I'm stepping back a little bit...

by Dory MescriolaJune 20, 2026
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5 Freelancing Lessons That Changed My Perspective This Year (2026)

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The other day, one of my clients said something that caught me off guard. "It's only been a few months,...

by Dory MescriolaJune 22, 2026
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