My Week Without Instagram
Hey fam! Happy Monday! Can you believe 40 more days till Christmas!? Time flies by so fast! Anyways as you can see in the title of my blog, I personally can't believe I took a break from social media. In all honesty I love it because it is such a great way to show an individual's creativity and help small businesses thrive!
I HAVE BEEN SLEEPING BETTER
I am one to sleep with my phone on my pillow or in my hand. It was the first time where I was able to put my phone down before I fell asleep. I felt as if I woke up rejuvenated.
2. GIVES ME TIME TO GET OTHER TASKS DONE THAT I HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF
Being a content creator/influencer I am always on-the-go to IG worthy places to take pictures and reels and then after I have to edit and plan my monthly posts. But having one week off of just instagram alone, was refreshing. I don’t think people realize that Instagram takes A LOT of work!
3. I WAS NOT COMPARING MYSELF MOST OF THE TIME
Honestly Instagram is a blessing and a curse and for me personally it is a curse sometimes. You see I have been having issues with loving my body and when I see other boss babes… I’m not jealous but sometimes I wish I had their body but I always have to remember I am beautiful just the way I am. Secondly, I again compare myself when I see others thriving. Again no jealousy.. I think it’s wishful thinking and realizing I just have to persevere.
4. I LOVE READING BOOKS AND IT GAVE ME A CHANCE TO FINISH 2 BOOKS
Whatever it i I really don’t have time reading books and even when I get back on Instagram, I need to make the time to read books. But I was so shocked with myself because I was able to finish 2 books. TBH I felt so accomplished LOL. s, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
5. TAKING THE BREAK GAVE ME FRESH IDEAS IN STARTING NEW VENTURES
So taking that 1 week break I was able to recharge my creative juices and think of new ideas and new ventures to get into.. like this one. I love to blog and I am so happy I got into it again.
I know some people take a 6 month or even a one month break from ALL social media platforms. I just did an Instagram one week break, and I still felt a difference. I think taking a break of whatever it may be is a good thing. There is a famous saying by Vladimir Lenin that goes something like this: “It is necessary sometimes to take one step backward to take two steps forward.” Looking back at that 1 week break of Instagram that I took, I am happy I took because I mentally did take a step back and it was great!
Would you take a break from social media? Comment below!