Not even two years ago, during my summer break, I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to delete all of my social media accounts. It's something I had been considering, but honestly, every time I thought hard about actually deleting my accounts, I completely chickened out. I loved it too much. I loved being able to see what all my friends were doing, I loved being able to share my 'picture perfect' moments, and I -- in all honesty -- felt like it was almost socially unacceptable at my age to not have some form of social media. I wondered what my friends would think of me, I wondered what people I met would think when they found out I didn't have a way to stay connected. I actually wondered if I should keep my social media so as to not feed the homeschooler stereotype. Seriously. I think, actually, the real issue was that I was addicted to it.
Anyways, one day I just did it. It took me no longer than ten minutes to get rid of all my accounts. I knew that if I gave the people following me on my accounts any warning, I'd lose the willpower to actually do it. So, this is partially an apology for disappearing without warning. While I was away, I think perhaps the only thing I missed was not being able to contact everyone. But that's the thing. Once I was off, I didn't miss it. I lived my life and experienced new exciting things without having the unhealthy mindset that I had before -- this idea that I had to share these moments to prove something! I had been constantly connected, but once I gave up on social media, I was just living my life and sharing my special moments with people in real life. I totally realize that this is not how everyone reacts to social media, but for me, I knew that the healthiest thing I could do was just to leave it alone completely!
Why am I back then? Why -- after all this back-and-forth -- would I return? Well, there's a couple reasons and a couple of situations that brought me back, but it's mostly because of the important connections I want to keep: the networking, ya know? I realize that social media is an amazing tool, and I think I have gotten to the point where I need to utilize that at least through Facebook. So, here I am, having decided to create a Facebook account. There's no Instagram. Twitter, Pinterest or anything else this time around, because I still stand resolved to try to be mostly off social media, but I am on Facebook and excited to re-connect with everyone.
I'm rambling now, but I thought everyone deserved a bit of an explanation. So, on this Christmas, I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful day and a fantastic New Years.
Blessings,
M
Anyways, one day I just did it. It took me no longer than ten minutes to get rid of all my accounts. I knew that if I gave the people following me on my accounts any warning, I'd lose the willpower to actually do it. So, this is partially an apology for disappearing without warning. While I was away, I think perhaps the only thing I missed was not being able to contact everyone. But that's the thing. Once I was off, I didn't miss it. I lived my life and experienced new exciting things without having the unhealthy mindset that I had before -- this idea that I had to share these moments to prove something! I had been constantly connected, but once I gave up on social media, I was just living my life and sharing my special moments with people in real life. I totally realize that this is not how everyone reacts to social media, but for me, I knew that the healthiest thing I could do was just to leave it alone completely!
Why am I back then? Why -- after all this back-and-forth -- would I return? Well, there's a couple reasons and a couple of situations that brought me back, but it's mostly because of the important connections I want to keep: the networking, ya know? I realize that social media is an amazing tool, and I think I have gotten to the point where I need to utilize that at least through Facebook. So, here I am, having decided to create a Facebook account. There's no Instagram. Twitter, Pinterest or anything else this time around, because I still stand resolved to try to be mostly off social media, but I am on Facebook and excited to re-connect with everyone.
I'm rambling now, but I thought everyone deserved a bit of an explanation. So, on this Christmas, I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful day and a fantastic New Years.
Blessings,
M