A-LIST STARS CHOOSING LIFE BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA STEPPING AWAY FROM THE SCROLL
Some of the most famous people in the world want nothing to do with social media. You’d think it came with the job to post behind-the- scenes photos, tease a new project, or share that European vacation. But actors like Emily Blunt, Kate Moss, Scarlett Johansson, and Olivia Colman have mostly stepped away or never signed up in the first place. Their reasons are surprisingly normal. Blunt says she likes a little mystery. She doesn’t want to know every detail about other actors’ lives, and she’s fine if people don’t want to know every detail about hers. Moss has talked about missing the days when everything wasn’t instant and overexposed. Others stay off for their own mental health. Johansson tried Instagram for three days, fell down a rabbit hole into a stranger’s life, and realized it made her feel terrible. Colman has admitted she is not thick-skinned and would rather never see cruel comments than pretend they don’t hurt. They aren’t the only ones who feel that way. Kate Winslet has publicly raised concerns about the impact of constant posting on girls’ confidence. Chris Pine bought himself a flip phone. The Olsen twins and Rachel Weisz have talked about protecting a private life that isn’t meant for public consumption. Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak With Onions
Some simply don’t like what social media does to their attention. Saoirse Ronan has said she finds it stressful and distracting. Daniel Radcliffe has joked that if he had X, he would probably end up arguing with strangers. Jake Gyllenhaal has called it scary to look around a room and see no one looking up from their phones. Most of us aren’t going to quit every platform and disappear, but it’s interesting that people whose careers depend on being seen are
drawing hard lines. You might not follow them off the grid, but if social media is taking up too much space in your life, you could try a smaller move like logging out for an evening or keeping a few parts of your life completely offline. Stepping away just a bit might feel better than you’d expect.
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Ingredients Steak • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 large onion, sliced • Salt and pepper, to taste • Steamed rice or noodles Sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or rib eye) • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, separated
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. 2. Toss beef strips in marinade; let sit 10–15 minutes. 3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then add sliced onions. 4. Sauté until soft, slightly caramelized; season with salt and pepper, remove from pan, and set aside. 5. In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat. 6. Add marinated beef strips; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. 7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
8. Pour sauce over beef and simmer until thickened. 9. Add sautéed onions back into pan; stir to combine. 10. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
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