It’s been a full three years since I stepped away from social media, both personally and for my small business. What has transpired over these last 1,095 days? How does the third year differ from the first? Have I decided to return or continue my “unplugged” journey?
I hope you can watch the entire video, but if not, here are the key bullet points:
PERSONAL:
- Relationships and friendships have flourished thanks to the added mystery and privacy.
- My mental and physical health have significantly improved, and I no longer crave or miss social media.
- I have maintained control over my time; to me, screen time feels like a mortality clock.
- As a millennial, I remember life before social media’s influence. It’s paradoxical because younger generations may not long for a life without it, having never known anything else. While I don’t use these apps anymore, others still do, reminding me that one truly can’t go back.
PROFESSIONAL:
- Operations remain streamlined.
- Digital clutter has been completely cleared (accounts officially deleted instead of being dormant with a note), making way for deep business pursuits and clear direction.
- The focus has shifted to enhancing the website—a place for contemplation and support.
- Paying clients are not props for a popularity contest; they are the heart of F.A.C.E.
Scroll down to view videos from two years, one year, one month, 30 days, and the day I left social media.