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And while this can be stressful and anxiety-inducing, don’t fret: This response is short-lived. Feelings of anxiety usually pass in just a few days. In addition to being anxious in the hours, days, and weeks after “giving up” social media, you may also feel lonely or disconnected.
Cutting Back or Preparing to Quit
- Temporarily Uninstall Social Media Apps. Try uninstalling your social media apps for 12 hours at a time, and see if you can gradually increase the amount of time you go without using them.
- Set Time Limits.
- Put Your Apps in Folders.
- Turn Off Notifications.
- Check-In With Family.
Is giving up social media worth it?
Can quitting social media be one of those changes? Absolutely. Some research suggests that social media is harming us in several ways. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad and cutting it off entirely could have both positive and negative effects on your life.
What should you do after you quit social media?
There are so many activities you can do after quitting social media. Think about knitting, or crochet, but with a podcast on while you work. There are tons of ideas for productive hobbies to take up time when you are not on social media. You might want to take up daily walks, or peacefully watching the sunset.
Remove bookmarks to all social media websites from your desktop and mobile browsers. Wipe each browser’s cookies and history. Create a 30-minute timer in your clock app and label it “Logout of Social.” Use this weekday schedule and start your 30-minutes timer. READ your social media feeds through the social media website.
There are tons of ideas for productive hobbies to take up time when you are not on social media. You might want to take up daily walks, or peacefully watching the sunset. Consider spending more time in peace and quiet; just basking in the experience of being you.
How do I stop being a social media addict?
Select different times of the day to get on social media. Limit your time usage to 30 minutes or so. Yeah, I know 30 minutes sounds a lot but trust me when I say you go on it for 4 hours straight. Deleting the app off your phone is not the same as deleting your social media account.