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Offline, On Purpose

A weekly series for anyone who is exhausted from endless digital distractions, and wants more of what’s real, tangible, and human. It’s about reclaiming our time and attention, to build lives filled with creativity, meaning, connection, community, and purpose.


What I've Learned (and Gained) Being Off Instagram

Mar 7, 2026

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10 min read

What I've Learned (and Gained) Being Off Instagram

on style, creativity, staying informed, and friendship

Joyful Things Making Winter More Bearable

Feb 20, 2026

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9 min read

Joyful Things Making Winter More Bearable

a list of offline activities to make life a little better these days

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
What Makes a Hobby a Hobby

Feb 3, 2026

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4 min read

What Makes a Hobby a Hobby

let me introduce you to the flow state

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #3: Creating Boundaries With Tech

Jan 20, 2026

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6 min read

Offline, On Purpose #3: Creating Boundaries With Tech

to make space for the things you really want

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #2: Analogue Organizing

Jan 13, 2026

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7 min read

Offline, On Purpose #2: Analogue Organizing

Simple tools to reduce digital distractions, strengthen your memory and clear your brain

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #1: Digital Decluttering

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

Offline, On Purpose #1: Digital Decluttering

A simple action plan to declutter your digital life

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
2026 is the Year of Analog

Jan 3, 2026

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4 min read

2026 is the Year of Analog

what it means, and why it matters (plus the new series I'm adding to this newsletter)

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
The Art of a Scroll-Free Holiday

Dec 18, 2025

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10 min read

The Art of a Scroll-Free Holiday

on the luxury of logging off, and what to do instead

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Suggestions for an Offline Black Friday
LockSimple

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

Suggestions for an Offline Black Friday

Jeff Bezos doesn't need another boat for his boat.

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
13 Things to Make You Feel Warm and Cozy
LockSimple

Oct 9, 2025

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9 min read

13 Things to Make You Feel Warm and Cozy

a gentle hug of a newsletter, because shit is so dark right now

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
How to Have a 90s Summer
LockSimple

Jun 3, 2025

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6 min read

How to Have a 90s Summer

Prepare for a serious dose of nostalgia, and maybe the best summer you've ever had?

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
How I'm *Not* Losing My Mind in 2025

Mar 25, 2025

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8 min read

How I'm *Not* Losing My Mind in 2025

A guide to staying sane...

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

Nov 5, 2024

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5 min read

3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

Simple strategies to cope and to calm

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby

A Common Thread

The newsletter by ex-influencer Jess Kirby, writing about consumerism, capitalism, motherhood, and reclaiming our time and attention for a more meaningful and intentional life.

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