Although I usually didn't use Twitter or Facebook very much on the weekend anyway, I was still wondering if I would suffer from withdrawal symptoms after deleting both accounts.
The only side effects seem to be calmness and random thoughts that have no place to go. Occasionally I will remember that I forgot to grab a email address from my Facebook account or realize I won't be able to see updated pictures, but then I remind myself that I am working on strengthening relationships in real life, and that there are other ways to get this information, if I really need it.
When I am on the computer (to study for my HAM radio exam, pay bills, etc.) my time is much shorter and I don't feel so drained afterwards. And that pull that I used to feel in the back of my mind, wondering if someone needed me for something (in the form of a Twitter/Facebook message) is gone.
If I am truly needed, I can be easily alerted.
The false sense of urgency and importance has receded and that makes me much calmer. My desire to write blog posts has returned, and for that I am grateful.
Have a lovely day!
2 comments:
This post, and the previous one (TOT) were quite refreshing. Thanks! I hope to see you sometime IRL. You know, F2F. Brave move, well worth it.
Very nice. Refreshing words, and probably motivating for many who might read. See you sometime soon... IRL. You know, F2F. :)
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