How To Insert Line Breaks On Instagram

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Somehow along the way, writing longer captions about self-empowerment on Instagram has become part of my style. When I wake up in the morning, before I get up and do anything else, I lay in my bed and tune in on my heart. I investigate what words, feelings and visions are knocking to get out into the world.

When I´ve formed a soulful message in my mind, I get up, grab some coffee, and post the text on Instagram along with a photo of mine. It´s become a very dear routine in my life.

But since my captions sometimes are are long, I´ve felt the need to make line breaks several times in my text. Long text without space between can be pretty overwhelming to read, right.

I´ve tried many things with my iPhone to create line breaks, but nothing really did the job for me until today, so I decided to share what I´ve found out – in case you are wondering too.

Luckily, it´s super easy, when you know how 🙂

How to add a line break in a photo caption

Maybe, you’ve noticed that there is no Return key for you to insert a line break when typing on Instagram? Luckily, the Return key is available to you, it is just hidden where you can´t see it.

In order to reveal the Return key, you will first have to tap on the 123 key (see photo below) in the lower left corner of the keyboard. Doing so will bring up the number keys as well as other options, but more importantly, it will bring up the Return key.

Here´s how I create a line break:

I write my first lines of text. Then I press the 123 key to make the Return key appear.
I press the Return key to skip a line.
Then I add a dot . and press the Return key one more time.

You can try and see if it will work for you without the dot, for some it works, just not on my phone. So test it and se what works.

How to add a line break in your Instagram bio

Strangely enough, the tip I mention above doesn’t work for your Instagram bio text. If you wish to insert a line break in your Instagram profile bio go into the Notes app on your phone and write down your bio as you want it to be. Then just copy and paste it on Instagram.

Travel Photography | Venice, Italy

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There´s no doubt about it! Venice is truly a magical place and also one of the most photographed places in the world. Walking around this city is like being inside a fairytale book, a lovely dream and the only time you “wake up” is when you bump into a large group of tourists.

If you´re going to Venice (or any other popular travel destination) as a photographer, one of my best tips to ensure great photos is simple; get up super early to beat the crowd! Personally, I always set the alarm about 30 minutes before the sun starts to rise. I quickly jump out of bed, put my hair up, put my comfy shoes on and head out. Then, I´m at my location when the light is perfect and there´s nobody around to see me with messy hair and no makeup.

Slow Down & Make Things Right

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We humans tend to make the worst decisions when stressed or overwhelmed. Our lives are so busy with constant deadlines and crammed schedules. The pace itself can create stress and burnout over time, but even worse it can clutter your focus and dis-connect your senses.

Some old sayings state that “life happens when you are busy making other plans” and that we should “stop and smell the roses”.

I´m sure you´ve heard it before – but the thing is, we tend to forget it when life gets busy.

Don´t get me wrong, slowing down is not about moving through life at a snail’s pace. Slow living calls for you to bring intention + attention to the tempo of your life and your mental state.

It´s about slowing down to make things right – for you and your loved ones!

It’s about finding a “sweet spot” for living; a personally optimal rhythm for life that serves YOU the best. So you can be challenged without being overwhelmed and you can feel recharged without being passive.

When life get´s hectic, you begin to miss out on the nuanced textures of life – the delicious taste of a good cup of coffee, the subtle changes in a flower, the quiet beauty of a Sunday morning, or the feeling of a warm bath. Time and mental space is critical for this absorption and for stimulating your senses + it improves your creativity!

The truth is that to re-connect with yourself and find more peace and calm in life, you don´t have to make BIG changes. Think baby steps. Just breathing deeply and becoming present in the moment is enough to activate calmness and positive change.

Pay attention to the small stuff. When you take little moments during your day to notice these “small” everyday things, you will automatically reduce your fast pace and live more mindfully.

When you slow down and become present you make better decisions, because you´re able to focus on what matters most.

With mindful gratitude,

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