A lot of people say that this is the worst time to be alive - I disagree. I think this is one of the best times to be alive, because at this time, you can focus on your own creativity rather than the culture's. Think of the analogy of life giving you lemons; to make lemonade, you will have to sacrifice time and energy. To be honest, it's not a bad deal at all once you get used to it. A simple life is better than a hard one.
Taking a grass roots approach to life is way better than striving to win some kind of illusory race. The solutions to life are quite simple, and even cheap - Eat healthy, go outside more, spend time in nature, stay away from pop culture (And yes, counter-cultures), get rid of bad habits, choose friends carefully, meditate with moderation, live simply. Many people know that this is a better way, but few practice it, as they are not ready. I understand that; this is hard work if you aren't ready, or even if you are, but the benefits are more than worth it. You never have to go back to the old life again.
When I did this, my natural intelligence increased, along with my productivity, passion, sense of individuality, conscience, and overall outlook on life. My life was finally my own, and I learned to appreciate my own creative voice over time. S/E was my go to instead of someone else's vision. I didn't have to rely on others as much, as I was becoming more autonomous. And of course, Xolv was my main focus in life above all else.
Yes, my outlook on life changed drastically and simply. I was no longer looking at life through "having to fix it." I no longer had to fight anything. I was looking at it through compassion and understanding. I also had compassion on myself, as I was duped into thinking I was terrible - That old cliche. I realized that I had gifts to give to others, and so I am working on those very gifts.
It's harder to see through a lens that society gives you, even if the lens looks good. The lens that living a fulfilling life brings is undeniably better and more clean. You can look at a cloud and have a fulfilling day just from seeing that cloud. You can write a song and enter realms of imagination that were not there before. And you can begin to heal contrary worldviews just from breathing for 20 minutes. This is just the beginning of a new life. True self care is a brilliant destination, and it undeniably brings forth the brighter aspects of life.
I see beauty in many areas of life now, since I have unplugged from society. The drive to race is forever gone, and I'm not going back. It is now a fun ride with meaning and harmony within. I have never been more content in my life than now, and these reasons are why I believe it to be one of the best times to be alive, because the distractions of life are not as subtle as they used to be, therefore creative people are more likely to walk away. It is a time for me to focus on my creativity, and this is just the beginning of the benefits. The same can happen for you, and it's probably a lot easier than expected. In retrospect, life was harder when I was in society, than now.