These Are The Benefits Of Unplugging For A Weekend
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These Are The Benefits Of Unplugging For A Weekend

Once a month, I unplug from social media.

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Social media has became a huge part of today's society. It impacts what others do subconsciously throughout the day. Being that I am a communications major, social media can sometimes consume my whole day. I have begun at least taking one weekend out the month to unplug and refocus myself.

During my social media shut down, I take that time I would usually spend on social media to do other things alone. Social media has a way of making society compare themselves to the influencers that we see. People do not show their lows, they only portray the life they want to live or only the good things that happen to them.

Social media can taint how people perceive themselves. My secluded weekend helps me refocus on the reality of life. I take time to look at myself in the mirror and not compare myself to the women on the internet. As I look back at myself, I recognize my beauty, I see the uniqueness within myself.

I make sure to take a bath with bubbles, while listening to my favorite podcast. All while doing my favorite face mask, and I take extra time to wash and deep condition my hair. I do these things to make myself feel good and relax. This helps me take the time I devote to social media, and focus on myself.

While unplugged from social media, I also complete a task that I have been neglecting. Sometimes it's reorganizing my closet because it gives me a sense of organization in my life. I take time to plan and create a budget for the following month. I usually will call a friend I haven't spoken to in a while to catch up and see how they are. This weekend once a month, allows me to prioritize and regain focus.

Unplugging from social media gives me time to breathe. It has allowed me to get in tune with my own mind, body, and soul. When I first began removing myself from social media, I was bored and ultimately just eager to see what everyone was doing and posting. However now, I look forward to my weekends away from social media. This strategy has made me appreciate who I am and how I look, as well as, made me productive.

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