I don’t find social media so negative but it must be problematic for some people because there is this constant commentary on it. I’m glad you are back to doing the work you love best.
I think a lot can depend on who/what you follow so it doesn’t always have to be negative. In fact I recognise that social media definitely has many positives. I admire people who can have a healthier relationship with it than me! But mostly the negatives outweighed the positives for me, at least on Instagram and Twitter. Thank you!
Hi from a brand new email friend. Yes, it is possible to build a community off Instagram and I'm glad to be part of yours. I quit Instagram over a year ago and, like you, have regained my sanity back. I wanted Instagram to be something it no longer was. It had become a nightmare. Superficial likes and follows. Shallow one-word conversations. I wanted more but Instagram could not provide it. When I started questioning all of it whilst sharing it on Instagram, people thought I was brave to even consider leaving Instagram. That made me truly realise the depth of the addiction and dependency we have on it. It no longer made sense to give my time and energy to it. At times, I've wondered whether I'm missing out but that usually lasts a moment. I know I'm so much better off and I'm always glad to see others who've escaped that prison too. :)
Hi Silvia, very excited to have you here email friend! And encouraging to hear you have had success in building a community off Instagram. That’s all so true! It does seem strange that it is perceived as brave to leave. Great to hear that after a year you’re still feeling you are much better off. I sometimes have those moments too, and wonder about a new social media site called Hive which is meant to be like what Instagram used to be without ads and algorithms. But then I remember all the time and creativity I lost to social media and really don’t want to go back to that.
Hi Sally! Thank you so much for including my blog in this. It was a nice surprise!
A beautifully written blog and I'm so glad you have made the decision that is right for you. I'm 3 months off Instagram now and feel so much happier and more creative because of it.
You are very welcome, it was definitely encouraging to know I wasn’t the only one feeling like this! And thank you and that’s great to hear that being away from it is still having such a positive impact.
I don’t find social media so negative but it must be problematic for some people because there is this constant commentary on it. I’m glad you are back to doing the work you love best.
I think a lot can depend on who/what you follow so it doesn’t always have to be negative. In fact I recognise that social media definitely has many positives. I admire people who can have a healthier relationship with it than me! But mostly the negatives outweighed the positives for me, at least on Instagram and Twitter. Thank you!
Hi from a brand new email friend. Yes, it is possible to build a community off Instagram and I'm glad to be part of yours. I quit Instagram over a year ago and, like you, have regained my sanity back. I wanted Instagram to be something it no longer was. It had become a nightmare. Superficial likes and follows. Shallow one-word conversations. I wanted more but Instagram could not provide it. When I started questioning all of it whilst sharing it on Instagram, people thought I was brave to even consider leaving Instagram. That made me truly realise the depth of the addiction and dependency we have on it. It no longer made sense to give my time and energy to it. At times, I've wondered whether I'm missing out but that usually lasts a moment. I know I'm so much better off and I'm always glad to see others who've escaped that prison too. :)
Hi Silvia, very excited to have you here email friend! And encouraging to hear you have had success in building a community off Instagram. That’s all so true! It does seem strange that it is perceived as brave to leave. Great to hear that after a year you’re still feeling you are much better off. I sometimes have those moments too, and wonder about a new social media site called Hive which is meant to be like what Instagram used to be without ads and algorithms. But then I remember all the time and creativity I lost to social media and really don’t want to go back to that.
Hi Sally! Thank you so much for including my blog in this. It was a nice surprise!
A beautifully written blog and I'm so glad you have made the decision that is right for you. I'm 3 months off Instagram now and feel so much happier and more creative because of it.
Looking forward to seeing more of your writing :)
You are very welcome, it was definitely encouraging to know I wasn’t the only one feeling like this! And thank you and that’s great to hear that being away from it is still having such a positive impact.