As I’ve gotten older (especially during the past year) I’ve come to realize how toxic social media really is. Sure, I would hear people say how toxic it was and how important it is to take a break, but it wasn’t until recently that I finally agreed. Social Media is filled with everything I’m not. It gives me the worst FOMO, and I find myself comparing myself to what I see on Social Media. But social media scrolling is a hard habit to break, because I do it when I’m bored. So here are some different activities to try during a social media detox.
If you’re wanting to take a social media detox, these are some great ideas for you to try
Try New Arts and Crafts
Even if you aren’t a very crafty person there are a ton of easy crafts you can try your hand at. And if you’re a mom, try to find on that your children would enjoy as well. This time of year seasonal craft ideas can easily be found all over Pinterest.
Read a book
I’ll be the first to admit that reading a book isn’t my favorite thing to do. But when I find a good book, I can definitely stay hooked and spend a good time reading it. I recently got a Kindle that I am super excited to start using.
Take A Bubble Bath
Self-care is a super important thing to prioritize because life gets crazy. Taking a bubble bath or doing a face mask during your self care night is a great change to spend some time away from social media
Go For A Drive
Jump in your car, grab an iced coffee and go for a drive to your favorite place. Obviously being on your phone is a big no no when it comes to driving, so use this chance to take a scenic route and blast your favorite music.
Organize & De-clutter
Organizing your home and taking the chance to de-clutter unnecessary items is a great way to spend your time if you are taking a social media detox. Organizing and throwing stuff away that you no longer need will also make you feel accomplished. Nothing makes me feel more organized than de-cluttering my things every few months!
Play a Game
Board games, puzzles or card games may seem overrated. But I promise once you jump back in to an ‘old School’ activity I bet you will find them way more fun than scrolling social media for hours.
Bake a new recipe
If I could have any other job in the world, it would absolutely be owning my own bakery/cupcake shop. Baking is such a fun and easy activity that you can do at home. Especially this time of year, there are plenty of fall recipes you can try to re-create at home. You can check my Fall Treat ideas HERE.
Social Media isn’t always as bad as people make it out to be. I’ve learned a ton of life hacks off of Social Media, but I do find myself spending far too much time scrolling videos when I could be making better use of my time doing something else. If you haven’t taken a social media detox in awhile, I definitely recommend trying a few of these activities to see how refreshed you will feel.
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