So I broke up with social media for a hot sec this month.

It started out as a spiritual and mental fast, but it taught me something about myself. As a disclaimer, I should say that I took a break from SCROLLING through social media. I only posted a couple of novelty events, and work-related media, but other than that, I wasn't privy to other peoples' lives.

And for someone who is insanely nosey, I feel like I missed out on a lot.

My social media break up is hardly inspiring. I had a lot I needed to work on getting my priorities straight between school, career, and my own identity without comparing myself to everyone else. So that sounds a lot sexier than it was. I didn't have a profound realization, but I did keep a few lessons near and dear to my heart.

I am someone who constantly used social media as a lifeline, but I didn't realize that until I was unattached. I love scrolling through and I love seeing what everyone is up to.

And of course, there is nothing wrong with that.

There is nothing wrong with indulging in something that is so imprinted on your generation.

This is our novelty, and it's fun and it's cool and it's our culture.

However, I did find myself feeling lonely without it sometimes. And that was weird because obviously, no one gave me company on social media. I guess it's the brief interaction that I put so much weight into online. But when it's just you, God, and the floorboards, it feels like you're missing something that everyone knows.

It's like missing out on an inside joke that the rest of the world knows. Which I think is the exact definition of FOMO, and this is coming from the girl who refuses to take naps because I'm afraid of the FOMO that naps bring on.

I know that this seems dramatic, but if you are someone who constantly scrolls and all of the sudden you don't have that anymore, it feels a little odd.

Social media has served as the foundation for exploring the need to compare yourself to others.

It's a less than perfect chance to show your most perfect self to the world. And it puts things into perspective how fakey the online world can be.

But it's not all that bad. This is the novelty of our generation and we should be allowed to bask in its eternal glory. However, we also should give it a critical and analytical eye when we have the chance to. It's only natural and healthy to do so.

Prioritize yourself over the media.

You'll find it to be a kind journey for you and only you.