
What It's Like to Be Off Social Media

Being off social media helped me remember how to think for myself. I’m having my own thoughts again, rather than social media telling me what to focus on.
I’ve been able to spend my time with much greater intention. I learn what I feel called to learn, rather than what’s put in front of me.
I’ve been able to spend my time with much greater intention. I learn what I feel called to learn, rather than what’s put in front of me.
David Spinks • What It's Like to Be Off Social Media
Better social nutrition
Social media feels like the “empty calories” of human connection. I’m filling my cup with connections, but they lack nutrition. They’re social donuts.
In its place, I’ve spent most of my social time in intimate and often vulnerable 1-1 conversations, usually while on walks in the woods.
I’ve been more present with my wife, kid... See more
Social media feels like the “empty calories” of human connection. I’m filling my cup with connections, but they lack nutrition. They’re social donuts.
In its place, I’ve spent most of my social time in intimate and often vulnerable 1-1 conversations, usually while on walks in the woods.
I’ve been more present with my wife, kid... See more