#social-media

It was in October-November of 2020 that I decided to quit social media. I was an active user back then - bunch of stories everyday, a new post every once in a while, comments, tagging, and all of what was usual at that time.

Why I quit

There was enough content on the internet warning about the dangers of social media and I was always aware of it. I was spending hours circling through the apps and it was clear that I was an addict. I quit it all after watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix.

Downsides

There are very obvious downsides like not being up to date with what my friends are doing on a daily basis and staying connected with older friends or acquaintances. I do not understand memes which are trending. It is also harder to grow a personal brand (which is very important). But I find that this is a trade-off I am okay with considering the long term benefits.

How does it feel?

Honestly, I'm very proud. I feel like people have problems that are non-existent for me. I feel normal. The analogy I like is that of a diet. I feel healthy because I am conscious of what I consume.

Information diet

I am intentionally oblivious to events happening in the world. When I was an active user, I used to always see content or news that would either enrage or upset me. Daily news is not important news. If something is important enough, I would hear it from friends or family.