Carrie Underwoodhas figured out the perfect way to handle online criticism, and it's a trick from an unlikely source that's helped her thrive for nearly two decades. The country music sensation andAmerican Idolwinnershared her go-tomethod for navigating the often harsh world of social media: the "post and ghost" strategy. She shared the concept withIdolcontestants last month, which Underwood, 42, credits to podcast giant Joe Rogan. It involves sharing content online but avoiding the temptation to check the comments or engage with critics. "It's called the 'post and ghost.' You put your stuff out on the social media, and you don't look at the comments. That's how I live my life, man," Underwood stated to her contestants. In another interview withE! Newsback in April, she also credited Rogan for this method, saying, "Anytime anybody thinks they're yelling at me or insulting me or telling me I look a certain way — or I'm not enough this, or I'm too much that — they're just yelling at the clouds. I don't hear or see any of it." Since winningAmerican Idolin 2005, Underwood has faced both immense praise and significant backlash. But besides the music,Underwood's new hobbyhas taken fans by surprise, and it's safe to say she's embracing her "granny era" with style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) When she's not on stage or recording chart-topping hits, Underwood has been spending her downtime crocheting, a craft she recently shared with her followers. Posting a photo of a cute little bag she made to her Instagram Story, the 8-time Grammy winner proudly wrote, "I'm pretty proud!" The activity has quickly become a favorite pastime, with her fans praising her for mastering yet another skill. "Getting ready for #IDOL tonight! Glam & crochet anyone? 💁🏼♀️🧶," the singerwrote in the captionof an Instagram post showing her getting glammed up for the show while keeping her hands busy with the crochet hook.
