I decided a few weeks ago to give up social media on the weekends. This decision came together for a few reasons such as –
- I’m not very good at rest and even worse at the concept if I have the opportunity to constantly work (via social media).
- I realized the onslaught of never ending information was making me anxious and depressed. Yes, I care about people, yes, I want to know how they’re doing, but after awhile it just becomes too much, and I have to step away.
- Social media was making me less present and available for those I love – my husband and children.
- I’ve found I’m much more productive in so many other areas of life by setting boundaries around social media on Saturday and Sunday.
- Finally, I’ve also discovered the flip side to be true – I’m much more productive and engaged online Monday through Friday because I’ve had a mental break over the weekend.
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This past weekend was fantastic. We began Saturday morning with giant banana split yogurt parfaits, then we all helped dad plant the garden, followed by chores which resulted in Wendy’s frosties and a trip to the store where the kids picked out a new book for being so helpful. Saturday night we had homemade pizza and strawberry/beet sorbet. We intended to go to church on Sunday morning, but Luke slept in until 9! So instead we took the family to the park, Ryan and I went for a hike, and then I parked my rear end in bed and poured over my new cookbooks from the previous day’s shopping excursion. It was good for my heart & perhaps my experience will encourage you to try a social media free weekend.
See you Monday!
Just keep livin!