Why I Took A Social Media Break And Its Benefits
As the days went by I could feel that I’m running on empty. I have no better words to describe it but I knew deep down that I needed to step back and take care of my innermost being. I believe that you’ve heard the phrase ‘ you can’t pour from an empty cup ‘ several times and that’s because it is true. I felt I needed to regain perspective by focusing on me and my family and to spend a lot of time in God’s presence. Through my time on the social media break, a number of things were brought to light and I’ve found it to benefit me in a number of ways I want to share with you.
You gain perspective
Spending a lot of time on social media can cloud and even distort your view on a lot of things. Social media is not a true representation of real life and in the two weeks I’ve had off, I felt more in touch with real life and even more connected with those around me. It made me treasure true connection and conversations with those very close to me.
You are truly present in what you do
Not having to check my feed or respond to comments meant that I had no distractions from my phone. I felt more immersed in every moment and I enjoyed the little things I experience in my day. I had nothing to do to ‘just pass time’ when on my own and it helped me reconnect with my thoughts and read more.
You have more time
I had more time in my hands and I was able to dedicate it to doing other things. I enjoyed using that time to catch up on my reading. I completed my daily tasks in less time than i used to because I had nothing to distract me which was a bonus.
You feel a lot calmer
This is one thing that surprised me. My daily schedule still looks more or less the same but I’ve been feeling completely relaxed. It was also easier to tap into stillness and mediate on God’s word which was so refreshing.
I think social media can make life feel so rushed when in reality, you create the kind of life you want and for me, I love the slow paced life.
Just in case you are wondering, I’m still continuing with my social media break because of all the benefits I’ve stated above. Social media is not a bad thing but we have to set limits on how much of it we consume so that we don’t lose touch with ourselves and those around us. I hope this post will help you evaluate how you utilise it and if there is a need , take a break just to reconnect by disconnecting and filling your cup.
If you’ve had a social media break, please share your experience and how it has benefited you in the comments below.
Love,
Muhluri
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