Social Media Fast

I stayed away from social media for 5 days last week. No Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

What I realized from this self-imposed hiatus is that it’s possible =) and how much time I spent wasted on them. This I realized from the many other things I was able to accomplish while I was offline. I don’t really stay on them for long stretches of time, but it’s the unmindful constant checking for new updates that add up. Whenever I have or need a quick break, I would be checking for new updates. I actually had to remove the shortcuts from the homepage of my phone so the fingers don’t accidentally click and check.=)

I enjoyed the off-time. Without the constant distraction, I was more mindful and got more things done. I finished blogging about the Christmas vacation in Iligan, read more, and checked off some of the things I have in my January goals list, which I will write about some other time. 

I like it!

Comments

  1. carlaJanuary 13, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    nice At. ako, tmz and showbiz websites free na since end of last year. i still want something for mental break, but not as pointless. hehe.

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  2. marzJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Hi Dee, agree ako that we can actually do more with much less social media. More time with the kid & family, new recipes, dates with the hubby and 'me' times :) Hope to meet up with some of the IPBC folks sa next uwi namin, pm ko kayo ha?! :)

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  3. DFJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:50 AM

    Hi Marz! Sure, kita tayo the next time you're back. Pwede din maglaro.=)

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