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I just joined in September and I already love it here. I’m so excited to find out what my blog will look like on my one year anniversary!

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Welcome!! Things have changed completely in a year. I can't wait to see how things unfold for you in the coming year xx

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Love seeing your sub-stats Mika, looking forward to doing an end of year review next week - sneakily hoping Substack also do a '2024 wrapped' to help with it!

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Sub-stats! I love it!

A 2024 stats by Substack would be so helpful!

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Love your transparency about your journey Mika. I'm trying to get rid of evening scrolling too (in fact all evening screen time ideally) - not managing all the time, but when I do it's a breath of fresh air and great for my sleep 👌

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I’m really struggling with this at the moment. I tell myself it’s a way to relax, but I think it’s more that I’m numbing or disassociating. 😅

Want to hold each other accountable? 😄

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Yes please! Let's check in and see how it's going 😃 It's definitely not relaxation from a nervous system perspective, screens are very stimulating.... and always leave me feeling a bit yucky....

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Thanks for adding me to your list of recommendations Mika!

The notes find was a good one. I haven't gotten the hang of notes here just yet. It still feels like our secret corner of the interwebs.

Congratulations on all of your success! Seasons' Greetings!

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I’ve been by-passing notes and going straight to my inbox and I’m loving it!

Then if I have something I want to say, it’s nice to have Notes as an outlet. 😄

I think with the busyness of the season, I need slow scrolling

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Loved reading this 💛✨ Have you deleted your social profiles Mika, or just the apps from your phone? I have deleted my X profile, and I have been tempted to delete Facebook too, but not quite ready yet! I am having a struggle keeping up with reading all the Substacks I’m subscribed to as well, but I love that they are there forever, and I can go back and read and comment even if they’re weeks and weeks old!

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Just from my phone. I was trying to stop the mindless scrolling habit that I got into. I deleted YouTube from my phone as well.

I think Facebook has done a good job at making us rely on keeping in touch with friends and family. When in fact, we still can contact them in other ways. 😄

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I agree that it is hard to keep up reading all of the lovely Substacks posts. I use the save feature a lot for this so I can go back and read later.

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Me too Melissa! it’s a great feature. I think a favourites feature would also be awesome, so my most favourite substacks pop in at the top of my inbox.

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YES! Agree...!

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Always interesting to follow your very intentional Substack journey Mika. I think your comment "we get to show up in a way that feels right for us" sums it up really well. I'm not overly invested here because my blog is my main focus, but I still find it to be a great place to stay in touch with those who use this platform and to meet new people here and there. Thank you for your interest and support, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. :)

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I’ve really loved your approach to blogging. I think that’s why you’ve been able to keep it up for so long. Can you remind me what your cadence is and have you ever taken time off publishing?

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I had to google "blogging cadence" - if it's about regularity, then I post every Monday - except for the couple of weeks over Christmas/New Year when I take a break. I keep thinking I'll take more breaks, but things pop into my head and another post appears. I'm back on my blog in January with my Word of the Year post - always one of my favourite things to do - I love how it always motivates me.

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That's awesome! I'm thinking about taking some time off posting over the holidays. I'm definitely pausing my chats over the holidays.

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Thank you so much for sharing your words and reflections with us this year 🙏🌱

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You are so welcome. I loved watching you and your wife’s journey on Substack. 😊

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Thanks so much for your support 🙏✨

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Great work, Mika! And thanks also for posting your #s and letting us know how it's going. Have a great holiday!!!

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My pleasure!! I'm glad you find it helpful!

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This is a really great and detailed recap post, thank you, very informative! :)

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It’s been so fun to track my journey on Substack. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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And it was an interesting journey :)

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I was rereading some of my past Substack Diary posts and it brings back so many memories ☺️

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Really appreciate the mention. It’s been a real rollercoaster here!

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It’s been fun to watch your journey. It takes time and thought to come up with your illustrations. I’m glad your efforts are being rewarded.

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Thanks for the shout-out! ❤️

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You’re so welcome! I hope stripe and Substack get their act together so all writers can get compensated.

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That would be great. It really sucks to have to do it this way, and I'm pretty sure it's damaging my reach 😓

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