Beyond the Scroll: How White Space Changes Your Story and Your Life

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Writer and teacher Sarah Selecky explores the vital role of white space in creativity and life in this illuminating episode. Drawing from her experience as a Gen X creator straddling pre and post-social media worlds, she shares how intentional spaces away from digital noise can transform both our creative process and daily living. Sarah shares her personal experiment of taking a year-long social media hiatus while running an online business, demonstrating how reducing digital noise doesn't necessarily impact business growth. You'll learn:

• How white space isn't just absence of activity - it's where processing, growth, and authentic creation happen
• That most people encounter 4,000-10,000 messages daily, making intentional white space more crucial than ever
• Small changes can create significant shifts in attention and creativity
• Social media and digital platforms are designed to hijack attention through endless scrolling and engagement tactics

This episode offers particular value for writers, creators, and anyone seeking to cultivate more meaningful engagement with their work and life, showing how white space can be the key to unlocking both creativity and personal growth in our hyper-connected world. Join us for a conversation that delves into practical strategies for reclaiming attention and creating space for deeper wisdom to emerge.

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• Sarah Selecky
• STORY 2025