This is awesome. It's such a big step (even though it sounds ridiculous to say that!)
I have naturally gravitated away from social media over the last year or so. It feels so useless and so very time-wasting. The only one I will never give up is Facebook. It has 15 years worth of photo and conversation memories with loved ones and friends who have died. I can't delete those memories...they fill a hole in my soul.
I’m on a similar journey with both apps, after having gradually weaned off most others, and could resonate with a lot of what you said. I haven’t fully deactivated (yet!), but even 1.5 months into a ~6-month hiatus, I’ve already noticed a lot more free time and less FOMO/anxiety from the constant exposure to so much content. Like you, I’m also still struggling with using my phone too often, and I’ve found myself mindlessly scrolling LinkedIn now. I know there are changes yet to be made, but it feels pretty good to no longer let social media have (as much) control over my headspace. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I left social media in summer 2022. I deleted all my accounts except for LinkedIn, just like you did. All of the concerts, trips, graduations, even getting engaged, big things that took place in my life, I just shared those pics with family and CLOSE friends (rather than broadcasting it out to everyone I know and many I don’t). I’ve been learning how to celebrate myself and savor my wins without the interference of SM. It has been rewarding. 😊
I’ve been playing with the idea of deleting my Instagram. I’ve noticed that my impulses to check it and my time spent doomscrolling significantly increases when I’m not feeling my best. As I don’t have the discipline in those moments to stay off the apps, it only worsens my mental health. The fact that these apps are build to lure us in when our anxiety, insecurity or loneliness is high is just disgusting to me. Your experience definitely makes me hopeful for the positive effects of quitting social media ❤️
Crumbs Claire, how do you know how many times you check your phone? Your parents sound amazing! For me, Instagram is an essential tool... I am just on here for fun - feel really guilty about it! x
Claire- I love the courage of leaving social media. And I'd agree that some of the changes from going offline is astounding. I think more people should definitely do it. I appreciate this reminder. Hope you're well this week. Cheers, -Thalia
This is awesome. It's such a big step (even though it sounds ridiculous to say that!)
I have naturally gravitated away from social media over the last year or so. It feels so useless and so very time-wasting. The only one I will never give up is Facebook. It has 15 years worth of photo and conversation memories with loved ones and friends who have died. I can't delete those memories...they fill a hole in my soul.
I’m on a similar journey with both apps, after having gradually weaned off most others, and could resonate with a lot of what you said. I haven’t fully deactivated (yet!), but even 1.5 months into a ~6-month hiatus, I’ve already noticed a lot more free time and less FOMO/anxiety from the constant exposure to so much content. Like you, I’m also still struggling with using my phone too often, and I’ve found myself mindlessly scrolling LinkedIn now. I know there are changes yet to be made, but it feels pretty good to no longer let social media have (as much) control over my headspace. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I left social media in summer 2022. I deleted all my accounts except for LinkedIn, just like you did. All of the concerts, trips, graduations, even getting engaged, big things that took place in my life, I just shared those pics with family and CLOSE friends (rather than broadcasting it out to everyone I know and many I don’t). I’ve been learning how to celebrate myself and savor my wins without the interference of SM. It has been rewarding. 😊
I’ve been playing with the idea of deleting my Instagram. I’ve noticed that my impulses to check it and my time spent doomscrolling significantly increases when I’m not feeling my best. As I don’t have the discipline in those moments to stay off the apps, it only worsens my mental health. The fact that these apps are build to lure us in when our anxiety, insecurity or loneliness is high is just disgusting to me. Your experience definitely makes me hopeful for the positive effects of quitting social media ❤️
Crumbs Claire, how do you know how many times you check your phone? Your parents sound amazing! For me, Instagram is an essential tool... I am just on here for fun - feel really guilty about it! x
Claire- I love the courage of leaving social media. And I'd agree that some of the changes from going offline is astounding. I think more people should definitely do it. I appreciate this reminder. Hope you're well this week. Cheers, -Thalia
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