The Art of Thriving Online
Creative Exercises to Help You Stay Grounded
+ Feel Joy in the World of Social Media
In this creatively active workbook written + illustrated by art psychotherapist, Amelia Knott, you'll discover self-guidance for creative activities, reflections, therapeutic art, writing prompts, + more to develop a conscious + healthy relationship with the world of social media.
"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
What the Workbook Will Help You Do
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
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.
