I booted social media from my phone. The only way I allow myself to get on it is on my laptop. I log in once every couple of weeks to check notifications and messages. I made my phone look boring to help me remember it is merely a tool. Now I don’t use it as often as I was before.
I left FB years ago and left IG a few weeks ago. Each time life was drastically better. The way FB affected me was less drama in my personal life and soul. IG was a much better platform for me at the time. But it changed so much over the years I feel like I’m not actually in control of my algorithm like I used to be. (Or my perception of control) I finally gave it up because I knew it was wasting my time, causing me to spend more money, and adding to stress. I read so much more now and often don’t even know where I left my phone in the house.
I hear you on IG. I also left FB years ago. I tried twitter and then bluesky but it's too time-consuming, you basically need to be checking it constantly. IG has def changed and not for the better.. it all feels very much more like a trap now rather than a happy place! I also feel really uncomfortable about how polarised and frankly just mean it gets on IG at times.
I booted social media from my phone. The only way I allow myself to get on it is on my laptop. I log in once every couple of weeks to check notifications and messages. I made my phone look boring to help me remember it is merely a tool. Now I don’t use it as often as I was before.
boring phone, yes! Sounds like a great plan!
I left FB years ago and left IG a few weeks ago. Each time life was drastically better. The way FB affected me was less drama in my personal life and soul. IG was a much better platform for me at the time. But it changed so much over the years I feel like I’m not actually in control of my algorithm like I used to be. (Or my perception of control) I finally gave it up because I knew it was wasting my time, causing me to spend more money, and adding to stress. I read so much more now and often don’t even know where I left my phone in the house.
I hear you on IG. I also left FB years ago. I tried twitter and then bluesky but it's too time-consuming, you basically need to be checking it constantly. IG has def changed and not for the better.. it all feels very much more like a trap now rather than a happy place! I also feel really uncomfortable about how polarised and frankly just mean it gets on IG at times.