03/20/2024
💥Deleting Social Media💥
For years now I have felt the unhealthy impact of social media and dopamine addiction: constant scrolling, comparison, anxiety, and the never ending need to trigger the same chemical reaction as co***ne.
I rarely post on my personal accounts, yet mindlessly scroll through my feed. I justify needing to use social media for my business. Even though ALL my clients come from word of mouth or Google searches, I still feel like I HAVE to post. Very rarely do I post content that brings me joy. I post what I think will get me the most likes even though the algorithm is always changing and I can never keep up.
Social media platforms are designed to keep your attention, keep you online, and have you repeatedly checking your screen for updates. Not only do I engage in this toxic behavior, I encourage others to do the same. Even though I preach about mental and physical health, I post content, keeping you addicted to the dopamine hit. Meta is using me for their gain and I get nothing in return.
I logged on to my business page today and saw a message.......YOU HAVEN'T POSTED IN 17 DAYS! I panicked, I need to post, I need to stay relevant, I need content, content, content. I am in an unhealthy and toxic relationship with social media. How can I build healthy and liberated realtionships in real life when I am serving Meta in this unhealthy way?
I AM DONE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA. On April 1st (no joke) I am deleting ALL my social media platforms, both personal and business. Not pausing......DELETING!
I'm scared. I've been on social media for almost 20 years. This is how I stay connected, right? This is where people learn about my business, right? This is where I don't feel lonely????? Will this ruin my business, will I lose contact with people, will I feel isolated?
I'm scared but at the same time relieved, this is true to my core values. I have done scary things: I've quit unhealthy jobs, started my own business, ended unhealthy relationships with partners, acquaintances, and friends, maintained sobriety for almost two years, traveled the country alone, and more. This feels right! I have joined groups and organizations just this month, in an effort for real connnection.....coincidence that I haven't posted on social media during this time?
I'm not judging you if you continue using social media. However, I do ask that you examine your relationship with it, take a good look at your mental health and make sure you feel empowered and connected. Like with alcohol, many of you have found a healthy balance, but I haven't and never will.
I am looking forward to living in the real world, being liberated, and living an authentic life. NO MORE comparison, misinformation, echo chambers, stalking, harassment, bullying, and envy. MORE self esteem, face-to-face communication, free time, focus, sleep, and meaningful relationships.
My contact information is the same, so please keep in touch! See you in the real world!