I JUST started my break. Logged off social media Sunday night. I'm also not listening to the news - I'll rely on my husband for that. But you can pry my Connections, Wordle and NYT crossword out of my cold, dead hands. :p
I am also a fully blown social media addict. And I am circling round a plan and strategy on how to change my behaviours with this. I am SOOOOO good at telling myself convincing stories of why I must stay connected....
I wish I had some words of wisdom for you but honestly it’s taken me quite a long time to reach my breaking point. I was so surprised that it only took a short time to notice the changes in my brain and my heart. I’m cheering you on - get your plan going then just do the thing💕
I'm thinking of blocking out periods of social media free time. But I'm such an all-or-nothing person, wonder if this will work at all. I had the perfect opportunity over Xmas but didn't quite get there... I'm trying to get curious about how I use it emotionally. (To manage mood, distract myself, numb myself.....) And using it as a tool to prompt good questions every time I feel a twich to reach for it....what do I need? What am I craving? What can I do instead? I will report back
Ooh, I like the questions! I am very much all or nothing (hello sobriety) and found out quickly that I am not a moderate scroller. Downloaded IG last week and within a day I was back at it🫤Yes, please report back!
My daughter is also trying to curb her phone pick ups and scrolls. She "de-cuteness" her Home Screen, made it very boring and then flipped it to black & white - so it's not so pleasant to look at! {Sorry for the made up word, not enough coffee yet to come up with the correct adjective.} My issue with this theory is I really like the way her phone looks in black & white - ha ha!
I feel this deeply. I've had an on again off again relationship with social media since I stopped drinking. I hate it mostly but love it too. I have a friend who thrifts really nice clothing and then delivers it to your doorstep (I love that!). But then, politics (I hate that). Anyway, glad that you've found some peace and loving all the things you've done instead. Thanks for sharing.
It is most definitely a love/hate relationship. I think right now I’ve found that I just don’t have the brain space for either. I hope you find the sweet spot with your social media relationship! P.S. Delivers thrift shop clothes to your door???? What an amazing service!
I definitely spend too much time on IG — while I justify it, as it contributes to building my reach prior to publishing my fashion essay collection, I could definitely shave time off and put it to better use. I'm on it...
I am not using social for business or marketing (mostly a hobby) - this would be a completely different situation and a tough one to give up, I get it! Happy new year Christine…xo
I JUST started my break. Logged off social media Sunday night. I'm also not listening to the news - I'll rely on my husband for that. But you can pry my Connections, Wordle and NYT crossword out of my cold, dead hands. :p
Haha! Same. NYT games not going anywhere.
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I am also a fully blown social media addict. And I am circling round a plan and strategy on how to change my behaviours with this. I am SOOOOO good at telling myself convincing stories of why I must stay connected....
I wish I had some words of wisdom for you but honestly it’s taken me quite a long time to reach my breaking point. I was so surprised that it only took a short time to notice the changes in my brain and my heart. I’m cheering you on - get your plan going then just do the thing💕
I'm thinking of blocking out periods of social media free time. But I'm such an all-or-nothing person, wonder if this will work at all. I had the perfect opportunity over Xmas but didn't quite get there... I'm trying to get curious about how I use it emotionally. (To manage mood, distract myself, numb myself.....) And using it as a tool to prompt good questions every time I feel a twich to reach for it....what do I need? What am I craving? What can I do instead? I will report back
Ooh, I like the questions! I am very much all or nothing (hello sobriety) and found out quickly that I am not a moderate scroller. Downloaded IG last week and within a day I was back at it🫤Yes, please report back!
My daughter is also trying to curb her phone pick ups and scrolls. She "de-cuteness" her Home Screen, made it very boring and then flipped it to black & white - so it's not so pleasant to look at! {Sorry for the made up word, not enough coffee yet to come up with the correct adjective.} My issue with this theory is I really like the way her phone looks in black & white - ha ha!
Haha! I hope that works for her! Honestly, whatever we can do to break away, it’s not easy.
I feel this deeply. I've had an on again off again relationship with social media since I stopped drinking. I hate it mostly but love it too. I have a friend who thrifts really nice clothing and then delivers it to your doorstep (I love that!). But then, politics (I hate that). Anyway, glad that you've found some peace and loving all the things you've done instead. Thanks for sharing.
It is most definitely a love/hate relationship. I think right now I’ve found that I just don’t have the brain space for either. I hope you find the sweet spot with your social media relationship! P.S. Delivers thrift shop clothes to your door???? What an amazing service!
I definitely spend too much time on IG — while I justify it, as it contributes to building my reach prior to publishing my fashion essay collection, I could definitely shave time off and put it to better use. I'm on it...
So good to hear how you've been! xx
I am not using social for business or marketing (mostly a hobby) - this would be a completely different situation and a tough one to give up, I get it! Happy new year Christine…xo