Digital detox
leaving some apps for a while or for a long time.
It was my birthday yesterday, I’m grateful to see another year and celebrate it how I wanted. And by the end of the day, I asked myself “what do I truly want?” I got the answer.
“I want to be so rooted in myself that nobody or anything’s absence or presence can disturb my inner peace.” Yup, absolutely anybody, everybody and everything.
I also want to establish myself as an author of good books and utilize Pinterest majorly for my content to drive traffic. I’m tired of reading and spending money on cringe-worthy books just because their covers look good— when I know I can do better.
We are in times when the loudest people get the most applause. I am not a loud person nor do I plan to be at the detriment of my peace. The hyper-connectedness of the world now is interesting and beautiful. However, I feel it’s time to determine the levels to which I can be connected.
Our phones are always ringing with notifications, our inboxes are never empty, and our social media feeds provide an endless stream of information vying for our attention leaving us to be fast consumers and waiting for the next content after our five seconds of thrill has passed.
While technology has made communication and access to information easier than ever, there are dark sides to so much digital immersion.
Constant distraction and information overload have been linked in studies to increased stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and other mental health issues. Social media use specifically has correlated strongly with declines in life satisfaction and self-esteem.
In the light of introspection and alignment to the purpose and search for inner peace. I’ve challenged myself to undergo a “digital detox” – taking time away from my devices and online platforms to reconnect with myself and my non-digital life.
I’m encouraging myself to return to nature, valuing personal reflection and awareness, and living consciously. And disconnecting for some time, especially with major Meta apps is best for me now because I need all the time for this stage of my life. I want to emerge better and solidly rooted in myself.
I am hitting the reset button on my habits and relationship with technology as a consumer and someone who works with and from it. I hope I am surprised by how liberating yet challenging it feels to take a temporary break from these apps and know what matters the most at the end of the indefinite break. A space away from the noise and hyper-stimulation - a space to think, create, spend quality time with loved ones, enjoy hobbies, get outdoors, and tune into my inner guidance as I master the art of peaceful and slow living. Not bound by any expectations except those I owe to myself and the commitments Í’m engaged in.
Social media and our devices are likely here to stay on some level because now people share or do the most on Twitter for Elon Musk’s money, which is great!
I don’t want to care. I just want to be good at my craft and push it in a less noisy way. I hope to experiment with what feels healthy, sustainable, and peaceful for me. Put out quality over quantity, plan ways to enjoy the little I have—seek ways to expand and grow it!
In as much as we champion inclusivity everywhere today, I don’t want to be inclusive and included in everything. It’s okay to not hop on any bandwagon, you can even jump down the train and decide to walk. Whatever route best favors you and aligns with your being do it.
I am finding that route for me and I hope to see it at the end of this break. In case you can't find my profile, I didn't block anyone, just deactivated it.
Have a blessed week.