I Quit Social Media for a year, here's what I learned

At the beginning of 2022 I decided to quit social media. It's not a decision I'd thought about one day I was just done. Today I want to share what led to my leaving, what I learned and how I'm coming back with a healthier strategy for using it in the future. As a content creator there are other ways to make money online without social media and I will share a little about how I did it in this video.
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I'm Nakisha and I'm a full time entrepreneur. I teach women how to make money from home with by starting an online business. I've helped many women create additional income for their families and finally pursue the life they really want. On this channel I share my journey of building my business from scratch, while sharing how I'm marketing, monetizing, and balancing life as a mom & entrepreneur......I hope it helps you grow too!
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[@NakishaWynn]

I left social media for about 18 months because I needed a moment. Just sharing my thoughts around why I did it and what I learned. Can you relate?

[@tadiwachinyikilo]

I'm 2-3 months off Facebook, I feel so much at peace, The pressure in social media is just too much, I'm sticking to KZbin watching educative and inspiring videos like the one in watching now, thank you for the video

[@NakishaWynn]

Thank you for watching.

[@SteffSosa300]

Respect that you got off social media its easyer said then done💪🏽. I am also 4 months off social media en i am doing the same thing as you said. Watching eduactianol/inspiring videos with better content that i can use in my own life. Its way better. Good luck and keep doing youre thing❤️💯

[@simpleaffordablediy]

You're so right,the noise on social media is just too overwhelming,I just abandon my Facebook page with 5k followers.The worst part is this platform doesn't even care about you as a creator.All they do is use people and dump you when you need help.KZbin& Pinterest keep my sanity.Thanks for sharing

[@NakishaWynn]

Thank you for watching.

[@SharlritaDeloatch]

Thank you for this video. I just left facebook, instagram and tik tok. My focus is youtube, medium and starting back on my blog and of course writing my books. Im so excited and feel so light. Truthfully I dont have the time

[@simob7862]

I been saying this for years get off social media delete your accounts get your own website, take pictures on a Polaroid camera and send postcards to your friends and family.

[@sp3357]

❤❤ love this

[@AlterYourEgos]

Babbbbyyy when I say I found you today and it was nobody but GOD!! I am currently on a fast from social media and this was exactly what I needed! You are a breath of fresh air honey!!! The way you had me laughing while folding clothes chylee 😂😂😂😂 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am working on somethings and also had to ask myself am I too late? Is this for me? Is there room for ME? Thank you for this message 🙌🏾

[@NakishaWynn]

There is room for you!! I’m so glad you found this exactly when you needed it. May God continue to guide your steps. Happy New Year!

[@madkittyjoey70]

Great video! I deleted my Facebook account in 2022 amd i do not regret it.

[@nicholetolita]

I dreaded the thought of having to need stuff like IG and Tiktok to be a content creator. I'm in the process of creating my blog and I played on around on youtube before and I loved it. I live on Pinterest, so that won't be draining for me. I'm so happy you talked about this because it's literally how I felt it would be. I actually paused for a while because I thought I had to use all of these platforms and it was overwhelming. I just want to write and make videos and live a humble life. 😩 Thank you for your insight! 😊

[@NakishaWynn]

THIS!!! And the thing is YOU CAN. Not all of us need all the extra and that’s okay.

[@simpleaffordablediy]

You're so right,the noise on social media is just too overwhelming,I just abandon my Facebook page with 5k followers.The worst part is this platform doesn't even care about you as a creator.All they do is use people and dump you when you need help.KZbin& Pinterest keep my sanity.Thanks for sharing

[@prophecyrevelations5653]

I am spiritual and I can see a light in you 3 seconds into this video. Of course you do not belong on social media. The way you started the video sums it up for me completely. "It's just not my thing".👍I feel u!

[@smomslifestyle]

All I can say is GIRL!!! ALL THE WAY....FACTS! I have worked with social media enough what works for me and what gets me in what gets me results and let the rest of that go. No one has the time, energy, or mental capacity to try to keep up in a race that really has NO finish line. Resonate with so much of what you're saying in this video Nakisha. I've never been into social media and only do it to help push my business, but when it starts interfering with your peace, change definitely has to be made. As a mom, wife, and entrepreneur...peace is priceless and time is limited. Use that time in places and with people that matter.

[@NakishaWynn]

Peace is priceless!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TheAV1986]

I feel this so much!!!

[@overilaye3056]

This is just spot on.. social media is draining and Instagram is on another level...it gets me really pissed off to see how much they manipulate people 😢 welcome back and thanks for sharing.

[@NakishaWynn]

It’s my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@howtoandwhatsnew]

I went for a long time without posting on IG. I started scheduling posts but yeah I don’t see the benefit. Tiktok, I’m barely on there. I’m sticking with KZbin, my blog and Pinterest. I have another YT channel that’s monetized so I talk to my viewers over there. And only answer like once a day. Oh and one thing that REALLY burned me out on constantly having to respond was Etsy! They have this thing that you have to respond back to people within 24 hours for stay seller status. I had to put my shop on vacation mode for my own sanity. Plus sales this year were down and it wasn’t worth the stress. Oh and I’m a total introvert and that’s why I like KZbin. I can interact but on my terms.

[@NakishaWynn]

I didn’t know that about Etsy, that’s seems like a very exhausting task, especially if you get a lot of inquiries or sales.

[@drc4168]

On Instagram everyone is the star of their own reality show. Everyone is a life coach, fitness coach or mindset coach. I'm 41 and never used Instagram because I was too busy being a first gen PhD. Reddit is my weakness...also toxic, for different reasons. Very good perspective thank you!

[@NakishaWynn]

First gen PhD!!!!! A flex! Congratulations to you, definitely more important than IG any day.

[@drc4168]

@@NakishaWynn thanks so much, heaven knows it took a long time to achieve...the other part of your video that resonates is that when you talk about things excessively or put it out there to strangers, you're setting yourself up for a fall. Your video (and channel) is a force of good. Love from darkest Ireland, Kay x

[@BricaB]

I just happened to stumble upon your channel and everything you've said in this video is spot on! I started youtube a little over a year ago and recently had to stop for a while due to issues with my phone storage...etc. (I use my phone to create and edit content). I have to say that I genuinely care about posting on KZbin versus IG. I legit always feel overwhelmed when posting on IG. KZbin feels natural for me, whereas IG feels like a chore and there's no progression. I could go on and on, but you have literally touched on everything I've been thinking. New Subscriber!😉

[@NakishaWynn]

I appreciate you 😊

[@joywrenncreative]

I needed this talk today! I have a YT channel with 14,000 subscribers, and even though I have only dabbled a little with IG and FB (because the reach is awful) I still get that same algorithm and comparison stress on YT. However, like you said, it is more evergreen and a video that doesn't do well when I post will suddenly blow up months later so it's still worth it over time. But I needed encouragement to keep going this week and you gave me a good dose of that, so, THANK YOU!❤

[@NakishaWynn]

Exactly! Just because it doesn’t blow up not doesn’t mean it won’t later. And when you producing evergreen content, you could quite literally be printing money as the content lasts beyond the current moment and can make more money over time. I’m so glad this helped you.

[@JazmineHarris]

This was so, so good, you made so many valid points!

[@thejourneypodcast8785]

You are preaching facts!!!

[@Embrace_PlantBased]

Totally agree! I love your content

[@BGGabriela]

Hi Nakisha! I really appreciate that you share all of this with us. It's not easy to change the direction in your life and to start doing what is really important to you. Good job! Thank you for all the inspiration and I'm looking forward to seeing your new content! Good luck! 🤞

[@thetattedexec]

I needed to hear this!🙏🏽

[@NakishaWynn]

I'm glad it resonated.

[@swisschalet1658]

So much wisdom, thank you.

[@NakishaWynn]

Thank you so much.

[@agl5132]

I moved abroad 5 yrs ago and did no social media for 18-20 months. I go on Instagram now maybe once a month😅 Here in Europe they cover world news and its not all focusing on their country. I had a TV the first 2 yrs I was here but these last 3 I have not. I just don't need it. If I want to watch something I can watch it online. My mental health has improved tenfold. You don't realize how the US keeps everybody on high alert constantly which is so bad for ones health. I'm now needing to get back into some social media for business branding and sales 🙄I can bulk load post and schedule posting times so I won't need to go on daily. I do however enjoy youtube as I am learning skills and can enjoy content from select channels that I choose to subscribe to. There is also a possibility I will be back in the states in 2024 and that causes me anxiety, due to the extreme cost of living and safety concerns in the states. Great video and do what's right for you. You mentioned your children. They need their mama healthy. Blessings.

[@NakishaWynn]

Agreed! I’m definitely using these platforms on a limited basis.

[@kenyadamcleod6922]

Thank you so much for this video. Resonating with me in so many ways.❤

[@NakishaWynn]

I'm so glad it makes sense...I was trying to get my thoughts out concisely.

[@simonemayers3711]

Thank you so much for sharing so vulnerably; this really has given me perspective❤️🙏🏽

[@NakishaWynn]

I’m so glad it helped ❤️

[@TheMikeBeverly]

Thanks for your sincerity and vulnerability. Happy to follow you Nakisha. God Bless you girl.

[@NakishaWynn]

Thank you Mike.

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Great overview!!!! Much love, Matthias

[@MsSarahDiana]

Hey hun, thank you so much for this video. You have literally answered my prayers! I am also just starting with content creating and i am coming to realise how overwhelming the platforms you mentioned are. I will defo take notes and plan things effectively here on KZbin instead. God bless you

[@NakishaWynn]

It’s so overwhelming and I want everyone that it doesn’t feel natural to, or just don’t have time for it to know…..there’s a better way!

[@tramichalle]

Sooo much insight

[@NakishaWynn]

It's real.

[@crystalb3132]

This was enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[@NakishaWynn]

Thank you for listening. 😊

[@tonyahendricks11]

This is such a good encouraging video! Your personality is everything gurrrl!!!

[@NakishaWynn]

Lol Awww thank you 😊

[@Mr.Atlanta850]

I divorced Facebook back in April 2019, 🏃🏽 🗣Haven't looked back 🕺🏽

[@NakishaWynn]

Same!

[@inthepinkconsultingboutique]

I'm a huge introvert my sister showed me how to schedule posts on FB that way I don't have to be on constantly.... It's a lot😢😢😢 it's overwhelming

[@NakishaWynn]

Scheduling does help. But platforms like IG & TikTok want you to engage and that’s what can get overwhelming. I just don’t think it’s for everyone.

[@yasheikaturner]

Yessss i agree, homebody here myself. I'm leaning more into KZbin.

[@NakishaWynn]

I promise KZbin is so much better for the introvert homebody in me.

[@kenyadamcleod6922]

Yes sauce!!!

[@NakishaWynn]

Sauce Huni!!

[@inthepinkconsultingboutique]

I was off social media for two years...I recently got back on to FB but after two months I'm back off... Just got back on Instagram.... It's just a lot😢😢....

[@NakishaWynn]

I get it. I got back on two weeks ago and not much has changed.

[@luzsun8877]

What a great post!! Thanks for the realness!! We need to hear more of reality and less of everything perfect. Social media is addictive, and ha sits place but I reckon 70% of tome it's time wasting , or pure narcissism ...😂. Using just KZbin is better ..cause social media..is also too fast and shallow to give in-depth content. ...it's all scrolling and too much info. The only things Iike is groups on fbook cause they narrow down. ...the huge amount of people so you get quietly over quality .

[@MisterT-uw2di]

I deleted IG since last November, and then in 2 months, I deleted FB & and TK, and now I feel peace.😊💯

[@good_to_be_gold8]

If I quit KZbin I wouldn’t have came across this video 😊

[@iamjoannhoward]

Extremely helpful! Thank you for your real!!❤❤ Can we talk about coaching?

[@NakishaWynn]

Check back in January.

[@iamjoannhoward]

Will do! Thanks lady... MERRY CHRISTMAS Season to you and your babies...🎄🎁🎀🔔🎄

[@QuanishaKiara]

I literally was just talking about this yesterday

[@NakishaWynn]

It just starts to be a lot!

[@QuanishaKiara]

@@NakishaWynn now that I seen you talking about this morning I think that’s what I’m about to do I’m barely on there most of my time is being spent with my babies .

[@NakishaWynn]

@@QuanishaKiara and they are the most important

[@SeleniumOfficial]

Definitely noticed a dip in engagement in the last year. I thought I was just following an outdated algorithm 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m also taking a social media break. I’m a music producer/DJ so I’m able to collect streaming royalties on my music now, and that takes some of the pressure off for being on social media constantly. I definitely have to take weeks away at times. I enjoy life a lot more when I’m not constantly scheming how to flex on other DJs. And Tik Tok…can’t even deal with that lmao

[@NakishaWynn]

🤣🤣 My sentiments exactly!

[@joyfullee5522]

Hello there Nakisha.

[@NakishaWynn]

Hiiiiiii

[@nanatiah567]

Why does it take so long to get followers when you making good content as much as the other person?? I have my other KZbin channel I talked on mental, physical and spiritual health but only have 32 subscriber it so annoying but I will trust God.

[@shaquitacurtis3632]

Hey luv 🖐

[@NakishaWynn]

Hey boo heyyyyyy

[@thesamalexis]

This is so good, & I resonate with you so much. I’m in a permanent where I can’t commit to the hamster wheel on the IG/TT algorithm. I am launching a FB Ad business and I want to double down on KZbin, repurpose to FB/IG & run ads to get in front on my Target Audience. I would love to document my journey in order to eventually help other stay at home moms to become Ad Managers. I want to share tech for creators, & tutorials on Facebook Ads in order to possibly get clients. Would all of these content pillars work on one KZbin channel?

[@NakishaWynn]

As long as you are targeting the same one person. It will work.

[@iamjoannhoward]

Girlllll... It was the popping your lips for me...😅😅😅

[@NakishaWynn]

LOL you know I'm dramatic!

[@iamalissah]

Girl where is the Lie!!!

[@NakishaWynn]

😂😂😂

[@liluzityler641]

I’ve did a year and a couple months off instagram