Internet People

A candid look at revenge bedtime procrastination and why staying up late can signal missing daytime idle time. A case for scheduling sacred do-nothing blocks to let ideas marinate. Practical rituals for getting unstuck with 90-, 30-, or 15-minute sessions and tips to protect creative space. A reminder that unpredictability is part of the creative process.

Creative anxiety and the gap between dreaming and actually doing. Fears that derail follow-through like perfectionism, imposter feelings, and fear of failure. The recurring pile of abandoned projects and the moment someone gets fed up with their own patterns. A short audio class crafted to push creatives from idea paralysis into simple, practical action.

A preview of an audio class tackling how perfectionism quietly kills creative ideas. They map early roots like people-pleasing and imposter feelings. The conversation covers executive dysfunction, chaotic versus perfectionist tendencies, and signs perfectionism shows up in your work. They tease mindset shifts and practical strategies to finally act on ideas.

Surprise! We’re back (and together!!) on this Season 1 Bonus Episode. We’ll be back in a few weeks for season 2, but we’re coming to you this first dual episode to share 10 life hacks that we use to make our lives more fun and easy. Internet People is podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we’ll serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age. 💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ 🌀 Join our ⁠⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

A candid look at leaving corporate life to go self-employed, including early uncertainty and real-world mistakes. Topics include energy management versus time management, building momentum with small steps, and avoiding glorified overwork. Practical advice on boundaries, collaboration, shipping imperfect work, spotting marketing traps, knowing when to pivot, and sticking with slow progress.

A four-step formula for beating resistance and slipping into flow. How to set timebound tasks, prepare what you need, remove distractions, and just start the clock. Why the sweet spot between too-easy and too-hard unlocks effortless focus. Practical ways to scale micro habits to big goals without forceful deadlines.

A conversation about turning daydreams into finished creative work through simple, repeatable practices. Why a regular writing habit preserves ideas and keeps creativity alive. How newsletters can serve as low-pressure publishing, practice, and opportunity engines. Practical ways to use accountability and small routines to move ideas out of “one day” and into reality.

A deep dive into Comfort Scrolls, Doom Scrolls, and how constant overstimulation hijacks attention. The limits of digital detoxes are explored. Practical Tech Rest routines are outlined with beginner to advanced experiments to reclaim focus and calm.

A candid look at the mental blocks that keep creatives stuck. Stories about leaving corporate life and facing overwhelm, comparison, and loss of confidence. Practical mindset shifts like lowering task expectations, embracing being a beginner, and reframing mistakes to remove emotional charge.

A playful strategy reframes ADHD and executive dysfunction as a toddler needing care. The host describes talking to your inner child to uncover basic needs behind procrastination. Simple remedies like snacks, naps, fresh air, and childhood movies are offered as quick regulation tools. The conversation reframes past, present, and future selves to boost connection and joy.