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is proactive. It is the intentional cultivation of a life that is invisible to the public realm. It’s what you do when you aren’t performing for an audience. The Erosion of the Internal Self

: Engage in an activity—painting, coding, gardening—that you never post about online. Let it be yours alone. privateness

While privacy is a legal or technical boundary we set for others, privateness is a state of being. It is the quiet, internal liberty we experience when we are truly alone with our thoughts, hobbies, and selves. Privacy vs. Privateness: What's the Difference? is proactive

In a world that demands we be "public" to be relevant, privateness is a form of quiet rebellion. It is the foundation of our individuality and the only way to ensure that our lives belong to us, rather than the algorithms that track them. Privateness of a Hobby - AMITESH GROVER The Erosion of the Internal Self : Engage

: While blogging is a great way to share ideas, try keeping a physical journal. The lack of an "audience" allows for a level of honesty that digital platforms rarely provide.