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Why I'm taking a break from social media

11/2/2017

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I’m taking a break from social media for a while. I found myself recently becoming either very upset, angry, insulted, or discouraged by what I saw there. I realise they are all my reactions to what others have posted, so because a I need to own my reactions and I can’t tell others what to post and what not to post I’ve removed myself. My mental health is always a bit wobbly in winter, and lately social media hasn’t helped.

It’s also undeniably a massive time-suck and when I only have limited time to write I should really be writing and not on social media.

Instead of checking Twitter of Facebook I’ve moved the icons on my phone to three screens away from the home screen and instead I’m watching videos on Youtube for my internet fix. It’s far more nourishing to my soul and I feel much happier.

It’s also making me more present in the now and less staring at my phone. This, is also a good thing I think.

Instead of checking social media before I go to sleep I’m reading more fiction and magazines which also improve my mood.

I’m not saying I’ll forever be off social media, but just at the moment, I think it’s the best thing for me to do. For so long I loved it because it meant I could keep in touch with and make friends with people all over the world. I miss the sociable aspect of it, but for me the other aspects had overtaken the sociable part.

If you want to get in touch I’m still replying to emails and my contact me page here.

Love and light,

Liam Livings xx
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Domino, basking in the sun. As well as the BF and friends, he's been keeping my spirits up.
4 Comments
Dianna
11/2/2017 06:30:55 am

This sounds like a good move - social media is very often an angry thing. Will you still be sending your newsletters?

Dianna

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Liam Livings
11/2/2017 08:38:22 am

Hi Dianna, I don't do a newsletter. Do you mean blog posts here?

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Hanne
11/2/2017 06:56:25 am

I totally understand your decision, the online dramas and negativity can be soul crushing to anyone! Taking comfort in all things (to you) positive for a while, and seeing daylight hours gradually increase, is a good thing. I'm trying to do much the same. Sending you gentle hugs from across the North Sea. 💜

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Liam Livings
11/2/2017 08:39:01 am

Thanks, Hanne - sending a hug right back across the North Sea.

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