A creative workbook to help you
stay grounded + feel joy
in the world of social media
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The Art of Thriving Online by Amelia Knott, RP, RCAT
In this creatively active workbook written and illustrated by art psychotherapist Amelia Knott, you’ll discover self-guidance for creative activities, reflections, therapeutic art, writing prompts, and more to develop a conscious and healthy relationship with the world of social media.
Arriving Oct. 15, 2024 from Sounds True. FREE WORKSHOP on Oct. 5th when you Pre-Order.
“This book is a gorgeous choose-your-own-adventure for digital wellness, packed with fun exercises that empower you to forge your own path in the digital age.”
Maria Bowler, coach + author of Making Time
“A must-read for all of us who can't decide if our phone is our most prized possession or our
biggest enemy.”
Frankie Simmons, writer + host of
The Sunshine Hunters Field Guide
“The Art of Thriving Online is a road map for creative self-liberation and a warm and playful reprieve for our internet-obsessed lives.”
Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, author of
Feel, Heal, + Let that Sh*t Go
Designed for self-guidance,
this workbook will help you to:
- Carve out space in your life to reflect on your relationship and habits with social media
- Learn to explore and express emotions using art materials
- Understand the ways technology impacts your mental health
- Unpack systemic barriers to personal and collective wellness
- Discover the political and economic motivations shaping social media
Learn more about The Art of Thriving Online
Do you wish you could spend less time on social media, or maybe even quit it altogether?
You’re not alone.
“Social media is woven into so many aspects of our daily lives,” says Amelia Knott, “but it is not designed with our psychological well-being in mind.” Thankfully, it is possible to create a conscious relationship with the online world, one that allows you to enjoy the many benefits of that connection, while also feeling a sense of awareness and choice.
The Art of Thriving Online goes far beyond “digital detoxing,” with innovative methods for counteracting manipulative, compulsive, and stress-inducing aspects of social media while preserving the goodness of your time online. The foundation of Knott’s method is creativity—she provides a playful, interactive place to explore the impact social media has on you as you shift to a more positive, health-promoting approach.
Through creative activities, reflections, therapeutic art, writing prompts, and more, you’ll learn how to safely process emotions through the forms of personal expression suited to your unique style. Looking through the many lenses of the internet’s impact—such as attention, productivity, privacy, worthiness, fear, disinformation, and belonging—this is a space for you to find your own answers and author your own definition of wellness.
“Our digital lives are meaningful,” says Knott, “and we can show up online while also caring for our mental health.” Here is a “gentle manifesto” for establishing new habits and boundaries that make you feel truly well—online and off.
FREEÂ Workshop when you pre-order The Art of Thriving Online
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It’s easy to feel disconnected from the world around us when we spend time online. Sometimes I feel like my center of gravity exists more in digital space than on the land I inhabit. Instead of shaming ourselves about the time and energy we spend on social media, we can use creativity to get curious about the impact technology has on our wellbeing.Â
In this free workshop, you will be guided through creative exercises to help you:
- Reorient to your surroundings + emotions
- Map your digital footprint with curiosity + compassion
- Address tension between the online + offline realms of your life
- When you pre-order + register for the live event you’ll receive an advance excerpt from the workbook!
- This event is more about how the creative process feels than creating a polished final product. No art skills or experience necessary!
- Sharing is optional. Cameras can be on or off.
- Don't worry if you can't attend live! Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the workshop.Â
How to Register:
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1. Pre-order your copy of The Art of Thriving Online from your favorite bookseller.
2. Fill out the registration form below with your name, email, and order number (on your receipt).
3. You'll receive an email confirming your registration. Before the event you'll also receive an advance excerpt from the workbook.Â
4. You can print out the excerpt to use during the workshop or you can use plain paper and drawing materials. You can also upload the activity to a digital art program like Procreate or Canva!
5. You will receive a Zoom link before the event as well as a copy of the live recording after the event.Â
