Originally, the goal was going to be zero social media for a month (referring to Facebook and Instagram). When I told my mother, she said, "But you're going to check the work page, right?"
Blast. In addition to work responsibilities on Facebook, I also have legitimate school responsibilities there that I must attend to.
So I renamed the goal: Structured social media for a month. Meaning, don't get on and waste time staring at useless junk. Get on, do what you need to do, maybe glance at the top three things that popped up on the feed, and get off.
This is a really big deal because I'm usually more of an all-or-nothing person (see March's goal). However, I don't actually believe in all or nothing. What I truly believe in is baby steps! Small and simple things bring about great things, my friends (see January's goal). This month was the perfect opportunity for me to see baby steps in action in my life.
I didn't make any mind-blowing discoveries, but I just have to tell you anyway for the sake of consistency (because btw, consistency is my number one strength according to StrengthsFinder).
Pop Quiz: What did I gain from this month of structured social media?
a) If I only look at the top 3 to 5 things that come up on my feed, and I only do that once-ish per day, I'm basically guaranteed a win-win. I get to see my bff's engagement or new baby or new dog or new job or super inspiring article, and I also don't get sucked in and waste time and look at things that make me forget all the good in the world.
b) It is actually possible for me to let go of an all-or-nothing mentality and find joy in the balance.
c) Instead of scrolling through the feed, I spent time in the kitchen feeding my belly (in preparation for a future month's goal, so get excited). I made eggplant, liver and onions, two different kinds of enchiladas, meatloaf, and chocolate avocado truffles.
d) I tried out some podcasts! I've never been a big podcast person, but I found some worthwhile episodes, so that was fun.
e) I was happy.
f) All of the above
g) A, B, D, and E
Good luck.
(Here's a cute pic of me and the sibs right before I left on my mission and long before I ever considered getting into social media. Also, Lily did jump...which is crazy considering how tiny she is compared to that wall)
Blast. In addition to work responsibilities on Facebook, I also have legitimate school responsibilities there that I must attend to.
So I renamed the goal: Structured social media for a month. Meaning, don't get on and waste time staring at useless junk. Get on, do what you need to do, maybe glance at the top three things that popped up on the feed, and get off.
This is a really big deal because I'm usually more of an all-or-nothing person (see March's goal). However, I don't actually believe in all or nothing. What I truly believe in is baby steps! Small and simple things bring about great things, my friends (see January's goal). This month was the perfect opportunity for me to see baby steps in action in my life.
I didn't make any mind-blowing discoveries, but I just have to tell you anyway for the sake of consistency (because btw, consistency is my number one strength according to StrengthsFinder).
Pop Quiz: What did I gain from this month of structured social media?
a) If I only look at the top 3 to 5 things that come up on my feed, and I only do that once-ish per day, I'm basically guaranteed a win-win. I get to see my bff's engagement or new baby or new dog or new job or super inspiring article, and I also don't get sucked in and waste time and look at things that make me forget all the good in the world.
b) It is actually possible for me to let go of an all-or-nothing mentality and find joy in the balance.
c) Instead of scrolling through the feed, I spent time in the kitchen feeding my belly (in preparation for a future month's goal, so get excited). I made eggplant, liver and onions, two different kinds of enchiladas, meatloaf, and chocolate avocado truffles.
d) I tried out some podcasts! I've never been a big podcast person, but I found some worthwhile episodes, so that was fun.
e) I was happy.
f) All of the above
g) A, B, D, and E
Good luck.
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