Lecture on Deleting Social Media

Personal Experience

• Deleting social media is challenging.
• Fear of missing out on news and friends' activities led to hesitation.
• Rationalized that missing out might not be so bad (recognized they had few friends).

Initial Impact of Deletion

• Felt weird initially, started scrolling through other apps (Gmail, photos).
• Realization: Scrolling is a coping mechanism for boredom.
• Decided to physically distance from the phone to avoid compulsive usage.
• Experienced boredom but saw it as an opportunity.

Positive Changes and New Activities

• Boredom spurred exploration of new activities:
  • More outdoor walks (up to 6 times a day with the dog).
  • Indoor activities (tidying up, journaling, family board games).
• Reminisced about childhood excitement and rediscovered simple joys.

Increased Productivity and Self-Connection

• Significant boost in productivity without the phone.
• Realized the extent of phone's power and time it consumes daily.
• Emphasized how the phone affects productivity, procrastination, and distractions.
• Found peace and self-connection by minimizing phone use.

Mental Battle and Overcoming Challenges

• Acknowledged the mental battle in putting the phone away.
• Felt rejuvenated, like experiencing the world anew.
• Described peaceful solitary experiences (e.g., visiting parks alone).

Reflection on Social Media Consumption

• Criticized the quality of content on social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
• Noted the addictive and often meaningless nature of social media content.
• Emphasized the importance of a digital detox for mental reset and better life control.

Conclusion

• While difficult, deleting social media was ultimately worthwhile.
• Encouraged others to try reducing screen time for better productivity and mental clarity.
• Asked for audience feedback and aimed for increased subscribers.