This is only the 1st day and I thought about using Post it notes to jot down my thoughts but It wouldn't do it justice. That's why #iBlogged
Sooo I decided to take a break from social media. Why? Many reasons!
1) I think I have become addicted to it.
Wake up in the morning, first thing I reach for is my cell phone. Ugh!!! The screen is too bright... give it a minute. Okay! Now I can check all my notifications... Ugh!!! Stop inviting me to events in Gainesville... No I don't want to play candy crush. Checking IG... Got some likes and comments... Cool Scroll Through Spam my Followers with likes. Might make a SnapChat or two or three or four...depending how I'm feeling.
This has been going on for the past 5 years of my life I want to say ever since I was introduced to Facebook my freshman year in College. Hours of my day wasted away staring at a screen 6 in screen watching what other people are doing. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with social media but I think it could be harmful to the mind if it's not controlled.
2) I don't I don't like being addicted (too attached) to things.
Unless it's God I don't think things like notifications should be the first thing that jogs into my mind every morning. This morning I thanked God for waking me up in my right mind with clothes and shoes to wear. My own apartment filled with food to eat when I'm hungry. I'm so very blessed and I would be a fool burden my mind with simple things like who unfollowed me to today or which sill video to repost on my Facebook Page today.
I know when I've become too attached to things I go into a state of withdrawal. Reasoning out why this time it's ok to do whatever because I've "earned" it or it's not hurting anybody. But It's hurting me and my psyche. I'm not a psychiatrist but for some reason I just didn't feel right one day about using it and here I am deleting ALL my social media apps off my phone.
We'll see how this goes.
3) I need to get out more
I could be learning a TRUCK load of new things if I would leave the comfort of my own bedroom. I could be working out or taking a roadtrip whatever. I just feel like I am not learning anything of substance by scrolling through peoples pictures. Maybe it's a sign of maturing.
I know I could be learning some new skills on this iMac that GOD blessed me with 2 years ago. I've just been slacking and this summer served as a wake up call. I BIG one. Looking for things I have no business looking for because it's just simply not time for me to find them obviously.
4) Reflection time
I reflection of all this I've come to realize that I need to connect with my Family, Friends and God on a more personal level than just Hi and Bye. People are on this earth for a limited time and I want to try and connect with the people that I've lost touch with due to Social Media. I use to be social on my own and now I believe social media has everybody thinking their an introvert. But I'll save my reasoning for another blog.
