Brief Guide to temporarily disconnect from social media

You've heard that temporarily disconnecting from social networks is good for you and you've finally decided to try it out. The advantages of temporarily disconnecting from social networks are really good. For starters you will see a decrease in anxiety, you will have more time for yourself, you will be more productive at work, you will have more time for sports and physical activity, you will enhance your interpersonal relationships, among many other advantages.

To achieve this, you must feel confident to do it, since it will only be temporary. The main goals will be to better manage your individual time and then return to social networks knowing how to manage them wisely, without depending on them.

#Just do it

The first step is to analyze the number of hours you are connected and what moods you experience. Gradually reducing the time we spend on social networks, as well as using them more efficiently (for example, only accessing the platform when we know for sure what we want to consult), is a good way to reduce anxiety levels. Then you will be encouraged to disconnect from a social network for a while.

Determining time routines can help you manage your social media management. You can also consider the idea of eliminating forever one or several social networks: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, among others. Then you consciously choose the social network you like the most, or more than one and stick with them.

#Be fit

The benefits you get after reducing your time on social networks also reach your physical health. Social networks encourage a sedentary lifestyle. Most of the actions you take on social media involve sitting or lying down.

Instead of reading newspaper news online for an hour, perhaps there is a podcast that summarizes the most relevant headlines and news, so you can put your headphones on at the gym and keep up with current events. You can also listen to the radio while you go for a run or walk, so you'll be entertained while you train and get fit.

#Do activities that you postponed

It is very likely that by being connected to social networks for many hours a day you have postponed activities of all kinds. For example: errands, shopping, meditation practice, walks, meeting with friends or just sunbathing, etc. Now that you have more time, you can use it to your advantage and focus on yourself. The best thing is that you will stop looking at others and concentrate on your individual reality. This will allow you to explore aspects of yourself, the good and the bad, which will lead you to evolve as a person. This new perspective will make you see how much useful time you are regaining. When you reconnect with your social networks you will do so in a much smarter way.

#Time to get back to social media

Be aware of your individual needs and allow yourself to return to social media in moderation. You know yourself better than anyone else, so you can think better when you are overdoing it on social media and when it might be the perfect time to do another detox and reconnect with yourself.

Self-criticism will be your greatest ally and you will see for yourself that being absent from social media for a while clears your mind and you become smarter in all areas of your reality. By approaching your online behavior with a mindset of moderation, you can establish a healthier relationship with social networks.

#Conclusion

A social media detox can be great for your inner world, achieving benefits for your daily life. The key is that you are determined to do it, the good thing is that everything is under your control because you decide when to go back to your social networks.