Leaving Social Media

Hello everyone, it’s been a few months since I left social media, and I have to say, it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time. Initially, it was tough, as I felt like I was missing out on what everyone else was doing, but now, I feel free and liberated.

It’s amazing how much time we can waste scrolling through social media and how much energy we can expend keeping up with what everyone else is doing. Once I stepped away, I realized how addicted I was to social media and how it was taking away from my focus on important things in life.

I just realized that leaving social media would be almost impossible for me if I was not doing meditation. Meditation definitely helped me question why I’m using social media and being in a constant state of sadness while using it and unable to stop. From there, it was a very easy decision to make, and I deleted all the social media apps from my phone. Yes, I still get the urge to go on social media once a month, but now I can control that urge.

Being mindful allowed me to slow down and focus on what is truly important, like spending time with family and friends and pursuing my passions and hobbies. I found that without the constant distraction of social media, I was able to focus more on my personal growth and development. I was able to really listen to my thoughts and emotions and respond to them in a more positive way.

Leaving social media was not easy, but it was worth it. I encourage anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by social media to take a break and try practice mindfulness. It may be challenging at first, but the benefits are immense. You may discover a new sense of clarity and purpose that you never knew existed. We do not have to suffer to then leave social media; we can do it as a challenge to ourselves for some period of time and then later observe our moods with and without social media in general. You do not have to rely on blogs like mine; just go and experiment with yourself and be curious about what your limits are.

Thank you for your wonderful time spent reading this blog.

Jai Sri Hari.