Emotional Departure: Social Media Detox

Few months ago, I decided to go on social media hiatus.

The way I decided it with strong believe that I will focus more on myself. I would do many things were postponed, like concern more about health, build a strong new habit, and some personal goals as well.

Finally I realized, why would I spend hours daily on social media if I could spend the exact amount of time to focus more on myself rather than scrolling pages to pages restlessly within hours.

That's the main goal because I was running out of time to focus on myself everyday.

#I Wouldn't Let Social Media Control My Life!

There was a time when I spend almost a daytime staring at seen, enjoyed scrolling apps till my head was sick, I got migraine. The other day, I researched how if I didn't stare at screen much longer.

Voila!

I wasn't getting headache even I got fresh brain to start a day long, fulfill any activity with joy and contentment. I'm alive!

I feel like I could enjoy the present moment and embrace the now. Then I did the same again, I was staring at screen for any longer, and the same symptom happened again. I decided to reduce my screen time by limiting personal accounts usage.

I limited Instagram, because I used to spend hours there. I started asking myself, what actually drives me to spend much time on Instagram? Then the answer was nothing, I just kill time doing that. I deleted the app.

For about one week I lived without Instagram. In the very first time, I felt called to reinstall the app and scrolled it again. Using Instagram for some days, then I uninstalled it again.

The cycle kept coming back for some time till I got the difference. I became less attached and not attracted anymore.

I completely didn't use Instagram at all cause for months I didn't use it till I forgot the password. I wasn't able to reset password since I changed my email address. I lost the account forever fortunately I'm not feeling bad though. I'm okay with it.

I still use some apps such as Whatsapp to communicate, LinkedIn to build my professional portfolios, Facebook and Pinterest. Therefore my habit was changed. I use those apps while needed, not to kill time like I used to do. I use WhatsApp for checking important texts and open it not in frequent time.

I use LinkedIn occasionally when I got to share any updates, maintain and build connections. Along with that, I use others apps while I need to do something. Note: The difference is based on need, not while I needn't to do something.

The result is I'm very comfortable in my own skin, never compare myself to anyone, feeling great every morning I wake up.

Excessive social media usage in daily interaction gives anxiety due to constant compares and self-critics. In the journey of solitude, we need peaceful atmosphere, not the toxic one.

I understand that everyone has different path and unique journey, why would I become anxious of my own journey. I have my time and everything will fall into place in divine timing when all edges are well-positioned.

The way I spent hours and hours to kill time in the past was changed to more life-beneficial activities, like journaling, doing self-care rituals and home works.

Finally I put my body in rest mode, having good sleep (around seven hours every night). I realized that the body could concentrates on details and absorbs information well while having a proper sleep.

Moreover, a nap in the afternoon recently identified as very beneficial for expanding creative ability, like imagination.

Sometimes we got the AHA moment instantly out of nowhere that could change a life. Who knows that insight might be come from a restful brain with full awareness and proper sleep.

I could notice the difference now:

• I am sharper than before
• I could focus on things more adeptly
• I remember every detail of information I received.

My brain has heaven time when it has a great night sleeping.

Last but not least, I use dim light to increase the comfort and enjoy a perfect night in my room.

#Final Thoughts

All of these come upon me in turning moment where I decided to use my time properly by social media detox.

I exceptionally understand not everyone could go on social media absent quickly, it takes time and willingness to have such movement, sometimes a courage to let a habit go.

I guarantee, to live a happy, healthier life, we need to decrease any distraction in various way. In my life, I need to detox everything that creates chaos in my life and disturb my focus, one of which is social media.