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Following my 1 month Social Media Sabbatical (about which I shared in this article), I decided to call it quits on Instagram and Facebook.
Ever since I made this choice, almost everyone has shared their bewilderment at my decision and asked me questions such as:
Do you miss it?
How did you make this decision?
How do you promote your work?
In this weekās solo episode of Journey Home to Self, I share answers to these questions and much more.
Many of my friends and peers have also shared that they have been meaning to quit Social as well but are either addicted to it or are stuck in the necessity for using Social Media, letās say to market their business.
I get it!
Although in the last few months before quitting, I used Instagram primarily to send memes to my friends, there was a time when my livelihood depended on Lead Generation from Social Media. It was imperative to create regular, engaging content for Social.
I also know how physically and emotionally draining that cycle can be. If you feel seen right now then this episode is for you.
I share practical, research-backed methods you can use to become less distracted, and more focused and reduce the grip Social Media has on our lives.
Here's a summary of what I shared in this episode:
Reasons behind quitting Social Media.
Some surprising and not-so-surprising effects of quittingĀ and being disconnected.
The impact ādistractionā has on our productivity and efficiency, from Dr. Cal Newport's work.
What I am doing now to promote my work and spread my message in the world (without Facebook and Instagram)?
A proven technique you can use to become less distracted if you cannot quit Social.
How to create better boundaries with digital distractions, such as Email, WhatsApp, or checking TikTok, and Instagram.
Some inventive ways I use platforms such as Substack, Podcasts, and one-on-one conversations to connect with people.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Deep Work Ā - Book by Cal Newport
Huberman Lab Podcast Episode with Dr. Cal Newport
Listen to previous episodes:
Episode#43 - Unveiling The Patriarchy: The Role Of The Divine Feminine
Episode#44 - Courtney Tarrant: How Can We Do āEndingsā Better
Episode#45 - 4 Tenets for Navigating Emotions
Episode#46 - Maegan Megginson: On Stepping into the Void
Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate you.
Beckoning you Home,
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Deepshikha
Great timing for me.... I deleted socials off of my phone a few weeks ago but left the accounts online. I appreciate hearing your experience.