10-Day Detox from Instagram + Threads

It's been less than 24 hours, and I'm glad I answered the call.

I deleted Instagram and Threads for the next 10 days.

I was sitting in my office, scrolling to distract myself from the frustration I was feeling about other things in life, and it made me feel worse.

I knew I needed to delete the apps. I answered the call and chose to move the energy out of my body instead of sitting in it and wasting my time scrolling.

Immediately after deleting the app:

I put on my sneakers, briefly rode my bike, went for a walk to the nearby park, got on a swing, and supported my daughter’s lemonade stand with her neighborhood friends.

It was a refreshing feeling to honor the call to remove the things in life that are fueling my frustrations. And I am certain that when I choose to move the energy into healthy habits that spark creativity and energize me, great things will continue to happen.

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This isn’t my first time doing a social media detox. 10 days is on the shorter end of the digital detoxes I have done in the past.

I remember a time I disappeared from Instagram for about 10 months–maybe longer. I read many books during that season, listened to podcasts endlessly, danced, and journaled–all leading to reconnecting with myself on a deeper level.

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Without scrolling and without constant stimulation and noise from the outside world, I’m looking forward to spending more time creating and hearing a clearer version of my voice.

Now, I’m on to Day 2 and curious to see what will happen throughout the next week and a half.

Are you staying on socials or taking a break?

I’d love to hear your experiences if you have taken time away from social media.

If so, how did you spend your time? What did you learn about yourself?

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If you haven’t taken a social media break before, are you interested, or are you staying connected?

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Leave a comment or Message me. I’m looking forward to hearing your insights!