Introspectology

The Spanish European: Balancing Dreams With Anxiety

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Lix Hewett is a graphic designer and photographer. She talks about her identity in relation to nationality and language, living with depression and anxiety, and why freelancing suits her.
 
 
Topics Covered:
 
 
  • Why Lix doesn’t feel Spanish and why she feels European instead
  • Why Lix dropped out of college twice
  • How depression and social anxiety led to Lix not leaving the house for two months
  • What moving to London was like for Lix and how moving around a lot affects her
  • How Lix reacts to bad things that happen
  • How Lix handles her anxiety
  • Lix’s relationship with habits
  • How sharing a room with her sister affects Lix as an introvert
  • What Lix’s energy levels are like at different times of the day
  • Lix’s routines
  • Whether or not Lix manages to switch off from work
  • Why freelancing suits her
  • Whether or not Lix has a different personality in English
  • What Lix has learnt and got from the internet
  • Lix’s dreams for the future
  • How Lix treats herself when she’s not productive
  • Lix’s take on medication as treatment for mental health issues
  • How much Lix pays attention to what other people think
  • Lix’s version of feminism
  • Lix’s take on diversity and rights
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    Resources Mentioned:

     

    • Neil Hughes' TEDx talk
    • Lix Hewett's website
    • Lix Hewett Design
    • Lix on Instagram
    • Lix on Twitter
    • Lix on Pinterest

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      IntrospectologyBy Joanna James-Lynn