06/21/2023
○ SOLSTICE PAUSE ○
If you've known me for a little while, you know that I take social media breaks every year at this time. I've debated whether or not I would do this again this year because it always feels great to cut down on screen time and examine the why and how of social media consumption.
But this past year, having been fully immersed in mothering land in a city that still feels new, I've often felt lonely, and I have to admit that connecting virtually to what feels like my "network" has been so helpful at times.
That said, I WILL set some better guidelines to my time spent here. The line can be fine between enjoyment and automatic mindless habit. And my little guy is always a great reminder that life is best lived fully present and engaged in the moment.
If you feel the need to dose your screen time, why don't you join me this summer!
From June 21 to August 21, here are a few ways I aim to practice
• No screen one hour after wake up and one hour before bedtime (that is, except a quick phone check to make sure no one has tried to reach me for emergency reasons)
• Visit social media page(s) twice a day only - most likely once in the morning and once in the afternoon. This means, I will be more purposeful with my time spent on there.
• Remove my social media app(s) from my phone, unless I choose to post content. (I haven't figured out a way to post stories from my laptop, otherwise I would never have it on my phone... any tips here?)
• Fill my time with things other than screen content. Books, crafts, time outdoor, play, meet ups, phone calls, music, radio...
• Put my phone away from arm reach. If it's not there, I'm less likely to grab it "just for a quick check"
• Notice what comes up! Is this challenging? Impossible? Really quite nice?
So, will you join me? How could look for you?
