Why I Deleted My Instagram

It's been 3 months since l deleted instagram and it's been one of the best decisions ever! It's truly been a burden lifted. However I didn't want to stop there...I'm looking to not only simplify my life, but also add quality hobbies and activities to may daily life (not always looking for the most convenient or fastest way of doing things). I read the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport and it's been life changing (and no, I don't use that term lightly). If you are feeling the nudge to pull away from social media, your smart phone or simplify your life, I hope you find this video encouraging to know that many people feel the same way and are making changes. You can too!
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[@GardenMinistry.]

100% I haven't had a IG or FB account for years, it was making me depressed. Deleting it was the only way I could find peace from the comparisons, the addiction to checking my phone, the time wasted, the negativity, the politics, the distractions, the fatigue of having to post or comment on friend's accounts, the false "perfection", and the drama, it was more than my brain could handle. But most of all, I didn't want to model that behavior to my children; the behavior of constantly checking social media. It is so detrimental to our children's minds and I wouldn't want them to think it's okay because mommy is on there too. My parents are addicted to social media, and they can never fully be present in the moment because they are constantly checking or posting on Facebook. It's so sad how a screen can hold so much power over us.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@GardenMinistry. so well said! And I know what you mean about family members not even being present at family functions because they are checking Facebook constantly. It’s crazy!!

[@angelikakuznetsova2265]

I took a break from social media for whole year started dec 6 2023 , it was definitely hard at the beginning but now I am feeling much happier, so much I was able to accomplish!!!❤

[@allapattah5550]

Funny thing, haven’t seen you in months, I deactivated my fb and this video popped up. Life without fb is soo refreshing ❤

[@___Rebecca___]

This is convicting and helpful. My weakness is listening to something everytime I'm doing housework or cooking. It seems innocent but I notice I'm less present with my family and have less patience. And I don't even retain most of the information I'm hearing because I'm distracted. It seems so weird and difficult to stop but it wasn't that long ago that I didn't even have a smart phone. What did I even do all day lol. It's kind of eerie to think we all used to just go about our day without constantly consuming content and that seems so foreign to me now. I downloaded the audiobook you mentioned and hopefully it can ironically give me tips and motivation to stop listening to so much content haha. Thanks ❤

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@___Rebecca___ it is ironic listening to a book about uses less technology haha. But you’ll see it’s not that technology is bad but just being hyper aware of how we’re using it and using it to simplify our lives. He does a way better and more thorough job that I am 😊

[@joyelle7578]

I have done the same! Have been off IG and FB for 4 years already. My mental health is 100% better!

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

Good for you Lauren! I don’t have social media besides KZbin. That’s enough of a distraction for me. 😂 The more I hear people getting off of social media, the more glad I am that I don’t have other accounts.😊 I have been trying really hard to not be on my phone during school time. Technology is so addicting. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable it is! And honestly I wish I would have stuck to my gut originally and just never did a creator page in the first place. But you have to learn from experiences and I definitely did with this one

[@SevenInAll]

I loved hearing your story, and definitely relate to finding KZbin to 'click' much more with what I want to create vs. Instagram. I also enjoy Facebook for the same reasons...that is my social media for long-distance family and friends who I really do love seeing updates from.

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

I’m adding that book to my TBR list. 😊 Thanks for sharing the homeschool mom encouragement! ❤

[@sarasali3077]

I gave up FB years ago and never had instagram. I try to keep it simple for sure and find social media to be stressful and depressing. Thanks for being a good inspiration out here on KZbin! 🎉❤

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@sarasali3077 ❤️❤️❤️

[@pajamamama5965]

Good for you! I never got Instagram for these reasons. I also don't have a Facebook page but my husband does. I scroll his quickly about once a week just to try to see what's going on with family members. I only have KZbin. I never got tick tock either. I learn a lot from KZbin. Also I like to watch certain creators and support them and their channels by playing the ads

[@OurInspiredHomeschool]

I get that feeling on Facebook. It’s really negative for me and I am in a better mood if I am not on it often. I do scroll instagram some for funny reels. 😅

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@OurInspiredHomeschool yes I can definitely see that!

[@Blessedwithmightyarrows]

Love this video!

[@SnowAngelfish]

Instagram has always confused me. The weird choppy videos. KZbin is so much more streamlined and simple. I like just sitting down and watching a presentation. I think Instagram aggravates my ADHD. It makes my brain fire off in too many different directions.

[@lisaroper421]

I definitely am glad I haven't gotten Instagram and Facebook. I do have a timer on KZbin too. I gotta keep the phone out of my life more!

[@human_rights_activist]

Could you Please create a video on 'How to teach young children to read English words, how to hold a pen, and how to write"

[@schultesweeties]

I feel you about the instagram. I have it but don’t love it

[@user-sx9hq7qwert]

When I went traveling, e most important moments, I didn't record. They remained private. Evil men r conspiring 2 destroy our souls with distraction. Sounds like u r paying atn n doing what u shd! Well done!