3 Reasons For My Social Media Fasting
I have decided to fast from social media for a week. Starting at midnight tonight, October 4, I will not use Twitter or Instagram until Sunday, October 13. Here are 3 reasons why I made this decision:
1. Distraction
One thing I've realized is that spending more time looking through my feed on Instagram and Twitter has given me less time to study the Bible and blog. Being too involved with social media can take away your focus from the more important things such as your family, friends, and faith.
2. Trash
Trash is a big part of social media. No, not trash like you throw in a trash can. Trash as in trashy words, trashy pictures, trashy attitudes. Constantly seeing and reading these types of posts actually impacts the type of lifestyle you live and the types of things you post on your accounts.
3. Drama
Drama. This one pretty much speaks for itself. Social media, especially Twitter, is always full of the latest gossip. I have noticed that the more you stay away from/out of other peoples problems, the more satisfied you are with your own life. How many times have you heard of somebody else's problems and then you get mad for the person when it has nothing to do with you in the first place? Not hearing the gossip on social media contributes to your own happiness and well being. Stay away from the drama.
An update on the fast will be posted next Sunday. Take the challenge yourself and use the hashtag #7dayswithoutsocialmedia. Happy fasting!
1. Distraction
One thing I've realized is that spending more time looking through my feed on Instagram and Twitter has given me less time to study the Bible and blog. Being too involved with social media can take away your focus from the more important things such as your family, friends, and faith.
2. Trash
Trash is a big part of social media. No, not trash like you throw in a trash can. Trash as in trashy words, trashy pictures, trashy attitudes. Constantly seeing and reading these types of posts actually impacts the type of lifestyle you live and the types of things you post on your accounts.
3. Drama
Drama. This one pretty much speaks for itself. Social media, especially Twitter, is always full of the latest gossip. I have noticed that the more you stay away from/out of other peoples problems, the more satisfied you are with your own life. How many times have you heard of somebody else's problems and then you get mad for the person when it has nothing to do with you in the first place? Not hearing the gossip on social media contributes to your own happiness and well being. Stay away from the drama.
An update on the fast will be posted next Sunday. Take the challenge yourself and use the hashtag #7dayswithoutsocialmedia. Happy fasting!
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