Content pours on us like water these days, and in all its flavors too. We have written content, audio content, visual content, long-form content, and skits, among others. There is the tendency to get lost in the waves as we boggle down tons and tons of content through different media. From TikTok to Instagram, YouTube to LinkedIn, let’s not forget the multiple newsletters popping up in our email every day. It can be hard to focus on anything long enough to benefit from what is being shared.
I noticed a while back that I was starting to get lost in this wave. Being a lover of lifestyle, wellness, and beauty content, I spend some of my free time scrolling through the internet reading articles, and blogs, and discovering new websites and spaces. I was getting so distracted by so much information to consume that I was not spending time long enough anywhere to gain from it. I noticed that my scrolls through the internet were more or less aimless and my attention span was growing shorter and shorter.
so I decided to consciously calm down and mentally engage with the content I was consuming. I decided to force myself to read an article from beginning to end, shut out the noise, the flashy ads, and tempting links, and pick one thing and learn from it.
It was a liberating experience. It is impossible to be everywhere and to know everything at the same time, and accepting that I can only be on one page at a time and learn one thing at a time helped me slow down long enough to learn something new both as a writer and a lifestyle and beauty junkie.
Here are 5 websites I discovered in the process of training myself to slow down that turned out to be wholesome spaces and that I plan to stick with for a long time.
It was love at first sight for me when I discovered The Beautiful Societies. Not only was I hooked by the name of this website, but the wholesomeness of the content was inspiring. With a vision to uplift the voices of people of color, the articles are centered around interviewing experts of color in diverse aspects of wellness, beauty, and lifestyle. From skincare hacks to new recipes, it has so much to offer. And spending time on this website is always an educational and exhilarating experience for me.
2. POOSH
The cool, subtly feminine page layout of this website instantly drew me in. Scrolling through the serene graphics and the artsy cover images gave me a sense of calmness and I felt myself relax as I read one article after the other. In a world where women are urged to be strong, resilient, and push into the world with force and power, I love sites and content that encourage me as a woman to embrace the softness and beauty of my femininity. Plus there’s lots of inspiring and educating content on different topics. From food to fitness to self-love. It’s one of my favorite spaces.
3. AMAKA Studio
Amaka Studio had me hooked on their passion for identity and representation. I am honored to say I have also contributed some articles to the lifestyle and wellness section of this website and I look forward to doing more. From interviews with prominent figures like Amarachi Nwosu and Ajoke Lawal to personal essays and creative pieces, Amaka Studio is such a robust space and I am always super glad to identify with them. I also deeply resonate with their passion for amplifying black voices and taking Nigerian culture to the world.
I’m a girl and I love being a girl The EveryGirl is a perfect place for girls like me who like being girls. From listicles about life hacks and comfort foods to beauty and wellness tips and ideas about interior decor, The EveryGirl has it all. They also have a very beautiful page layout that draws me in, entertains, and relaxes me as I take in enlightening and educational content.
5. Glam
From laser-focused beauty tips to features exploring fashion and style, Glam is the website for the IT girl. As a growing beauty baddie, I learn a lot from reading Glam’s content and I look forward to reading so much more.
There’s a choke full of content being shoved down our throats these days. One can subconsciously spend hours scrolling through the internet without really seeing anything, not to mention learning something. But consciously slowing down to analyze what you gain from the content you consume and how it resonates with you as a person is a very helpful habit, and I plan to practice it with even more intentionality. I hope this spurs you to do the same.