@Stephanie.Hudson
Social media started out as a way to connect, now it’s a place to advertise; whether that is products, yourself, or who you want the world to think you are. It’s become a bit toxic to the point that even curating who you follow is getting harder to do. YouTube can be just as bad, but it’s easier to just focus on the channels you follow and less on the for you page. Easier to control what you ingest.
@jaisazindroski2965
It’s been 3 years and counting since I left social media. And I feel so empowered.
@carrrrrriba
I'm 26. I deleted social media as well as moved to a different country! I've been living in real time and oh my god it is sooo much more peaceful. Living authentically brings out a version of you that you didn't know existed. I recommend everyone to just do it.
@declutterdiscontent
Jessica, thank you SO much for sharing this video! I became a mama a year ago and quit my career a few months after my son was born. Then I started working part-time from home and started my own business and it’s a slow process but I’m so grateful I can work on my creative projects and care for my family instead of the hustle and endless demands of nonprofit/ministry. I decided to take a break from Instagram and Facebook this summer because I’ve been feeling so discontent (which is ironic because my business is helping women declutter discontentment from their hearts and homes). This video was the reminder I needed— I think I’m done with social media for good. Thank you again! Your videos impact others more than you may know or realize. I found your channel a couple months ago and have been slowly watching your old videos. I appreciate you! ❤
@averagerunner_
Quit Instagram in August of 2021, twitter in Oct 2022 and tiktok never stuck. My best answer is I have a lot more clarity in my mind, less noise, and I really feel like I spend my time way more intentionally. Don't get me wrong I use YouTube and reddit but there's something about being able to interact with specific pages without scrolling that makes a huge difference!
@pabloanddani
Really needed to hear this :( I have mentally convinced myself for YEARS that I cannot be successful as a business owner if I’m not on IG and it has been the worst feeling ever to battle. Thank you for sharing your story!!! Thank you for proving that those thoughts are truly lies - Dani
@anyssareads
i’m on week 3 of not being on social media and truly it’s been life changing to not be wrapped up in my phone and constantly scrolling and feeling awful about myself and my life because of comparison. My relationship is better, my life is happier, and i find so much fulfillment in the everyday mundane now that im not comparing myself to everyone all the time! i really don’t think ill redownload the apps i just feel so much better without them. i make my own decisions without all the noise of everyone saying different things and influencing me to do things and that’s something i struggled with. now i feel much more confident in my decision making and knowing myself
@carrrrrriba
You fear that without social media you're going to feel disconnected from socialising, but its the complete opposite.
@abigailpierce7181
THIS IS SO GOOD. 🙌🏻👏🏻🔥 About a year ago I was praying and crying while nursing my second baby to sleep. Praying for peace when I truly heard God say “you don’t need peace you need joy.” And then was reminded of the saying “Comparison is the thief of Joy” and felt God calling me to get off social media because it was stealing the JOY of being a wife and mother from constantly comparing my life to others. I took a 9 month break and it was REFRESHING. I am getting the itch to get off again and this video is just confirmation. Thank you! ❤️
@SophiaMoody-u7h
Your so right with describing the thought of your child “interrupting” you. I have this a lot and all their doing is wanting our attention 😢
@LydiaPurington
I am so happy I found you! I just quit Instagram, I have done this before but this was the first time I did it through prayer and felt like the biggest weight off my chest. Love your channel, thinking about starting my own channel soon. ❤
@carrrrrriba
The biggest change I've noticed is changes in SELF ESTEEM. Its not that you don't care about image anymore, but you feel so much more confident naturally. You end up spending less time getting ready and don't invest in expensive treatments that don't truly make you happy. Your confidence changes and shines from within Another change is: making memories.. you become so much more present with living. You also improve your manners by simply being more attentive!!
@MommaBubbly
This is amazing advice! Taking the baby steps to make this move once again. I did it for a year and it was so liberating. I connected more with my loved ones via phone calls and texts. The only thing for me is most of my family live overseas and they post updates on Facebook and instagram. I guess it’s that FOMO, but when we text we update eachother. God bless your family and good on you for making this move in this day and age.
@wassabilove1111
This is such a honest and to the point video, thank you for sharing. It really hit me when you said it was triggering perfectionism. I got a tattoo to remind myself to zoom out and feel empowered (because I struggle with perfectionism) and I feel like being addicted to social media makes it harder....you're making me realize I need to do more. I want to be more aligned with my values (my tattoo) thank you
@twanishabrown
I really am truly happy and grateful I found your video it’s been a struggle I knew I wanted to get rid of my socials it was so hard but recently my daughter Said mommy you are always on your phone that really did something to me… even before that though I just never stuck it out but this was sooo encouraging and just how you broke everything down I know I can do this thank you
@rachdice
Thank you for talking about this, the marriage part is so relatable
@hollyhines90
Social media made me SO much more judgmental. It breeds it.
@corinnenaomimoves
Thank you, needed to see this! ❤
@sarahjaynesmith
Finding your channel has come at the perfect time for me ❤ I've been feeling so burnt out from parenting and that "being interrupted" thing really describes my recent frustration. I'm removing social media from my phone! Maybe except you tube so i can listen to your videos while i do housework haha
@jessicarothley