A few years ago I made a decision to remove both physical and emotional clutter in my life, I cou see that the choices I was chasing too many things at once: trends, approvals and achievements, it all felt like noise. Being constantly busy but rarely feeling fulfilled.
So I knew I had to changed and I decided to change.
I didn't always know how to balance everything. I used social media to stay connected, to save memories and see updates. But with time I realized I was spending so much time being attached to Facebook and ticktock. I was endlessly scrolling and it started to affect my life, what I was seeing on the Internet was becoming unhealthy for me.
I felt my mind was crowded, I was always comparing my journey to others who share their "perfect life", I felt I wasn't doing enough. I was disconnected from the real world and the things I saw on my feed was becoming my driving force so I knew I had to make a huge change.
And I did change, I started to set boundaries for myself, it wasn't easy, but anytime I picked up my phone the first place I would go would be either Facebook or Tiktok, and before I know it so much time has been wasted.
So I made a decision to delete my Facebook and Tiktok till I can prove that I can live without them and do things in real life.
That decision wasn't easy. Social media had become a daily rhythm, it was my place where I felt seen. But I had to choose myself, to protect my peace and build. A clearer sense of myself outside of likes and stories.
It was strange, Quiet. I didn't realize how much space those apps too up in my mind until they were gone. But slowly that quiet turned into clarity.
I was happy that once again I could be reconnected with real life, my family, the real me, not in competition or comparing myself with filtered people. I focused on my creative works and felt really fulfilled, I was happy to be connected once again with myself.
This decision helped me to see the beauty in my own life as it is.
I returned to social media eventually, but on my own terms, I was no longer scrolling endlessly, I began using it more intentionally, and to even support my work and creativity. I now use social media, it no longer uses me.
Taking that break was as if I pressed the reset button. Now I know what true connection means and it's not about being everywhere, it starts from the people around.
It's not a bad Idea to stay away from social media for a while if it is affecting our mental clarity, or our peace or confidence. It doesn't mean weakness, it's actually wise to do so. It just means we're raking a pause, breathing and coming back every stronger.