Are you limiting the time you spend online? We'd like to hear from you

I was getting so tired of seeing everyone else's highlight reels on Instagram 🤯 and feeling like I needed to be constantly connected to stay relevant. But then I took a step back, deleted my Twitter account 🚫, and started focusing on real-life friendships and hobbies. Now I only check social media during my lunch break 👀 and even that's become more of a habit than an obsession 😴. It's been amazing how much more time I have to read, exercise, and just chill 🤗! My mental health has improved so much too - no more anxiety from comparing myself to others 😩. I feel like I've finally found a healthier balance between the digital world and reality 💻. Bring on the peace and quiet! 🌸
 
I've been noticing a lot of people around me going dark on socials lol 😂. I decided to cut back myself 'cause I just felt like I was wasting so much time scrolling through my feeds, comparing my life to others' highlight reels 📸. It was really affecting my mood and making me feel anxious. Plus, with all the noise and misinformation out there, I thought it was a good idea to unplug for a bit and focus on real-life connections.

It's been a game-changer for me, tbh 💯. I have way more time to pursue hobbies and spend quality time with friends and family. And you know what? Life feels way more meaningful now 🌞. I still check in with my friends on socials, but it's not as all-consuming as it used to be. It's nice to feel like I'm taking control of how I use my time and not just getting sucked into the void 😊.
 
I'm kinda surprised its actually happening like that 🤔... I mean, I've always felt like Im stuck in front of the screen too much anyway, but 2 hours and 20 minutes is crazy! I dunno, I just started feeling really tired all the time after being on social media for hours, and my anxiety started to get the best of me. So I deleted most of my accounts, except for like, one or two, and now I only use them during lunch breaks or when Im with friends. It's been weird, but also kinda nice not having that constant noise in the background all day 🙏...
 
I feel like I'm finally hearing a sigh of relief from the world 🙌... I mean, 2 hours and 20 minutes is just crazy! For me, it was more about feeling drained all the time. Like, my feed was always blowing up with news, memes, and what my friends were having for lunch 😂. It was overwhelming. I started limiting my usage to just checking in on my friends and family before bed, and honestly, it's been a game-changer. My mental health is way better now 🙏, and I've even taken up painting again, which I hadn't done since high school! 🎨
 
I totally get why people are cutting back on socials - I mean, think about it... our feeds are basically just a curated highlight reel of other people's lives, right? It's easy to compare and feel like we're not good enough or missing out. For me, it was that feeling of information fatigue, where I was just tired of constantly scrolling through stuff that wasn't really adding any value to my life.

I actually deleted most of my social accounts a few months ago... it's been a game-changer! I feel like I have so much more time to focus on the things that truly matter - spending time with loved ones, learning new hobbies, just chillin' in nature. And you know what? It's not even about feeling like I'm missing out or something; it's just that I've realized how much of my day was being wasted staring at a screen.

Now, I do have some social accounts for work purposes and stuff, but outside of that, I'm totally disconnected from the digital world. And honestly? My mental well-being has improved so much! I feel more present, more grounded... it's like I've been living in a different dimension or something 😊
 
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