If you’re like me, even if you head to bed at a reasonable hour, you end up staying up late browsing social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the other popular networking sites are not necessities in life, but somehow most of us find it difficult to stay away. Here are four tips to help you disconnect with social media and reconnect with other simple pleasures in life.
Remember books?
When you have down time at home, before you turn on that tablet or phone, pick up a good book instead. Check out these popular works on The New York Times bestsellers list.
Rules rule
Set guidelines for yourself and make a pledge to stay offline at certain times of the day. Challenge yourself by choosing times you are most likely to log-on, for example first thing in the morning, before bed, and during bathroom breaks.
Get a hobby
That’s right, find something better to do. Try photography, scrapbooking, sports, or just getting together with friends. Make better use of your free time by filling it up with things of more value. What do you actually get out of social media? Not much. So learn a new trade or get better at a certain sport and you’ll be living a more enriched life.
No notifications
This one is easy, but take a minute to adjust your social media settings. Turn off notices, sounds, and anything else on your device that will bring social networks to mind. Set a time during the day to check in for updates or notifications (perhaps at the end of the day). That way you’re logging on with a purpose and you’re not pulled in periodically throughout the day.
