why everyone is quitting social media

https://youtu.be/zN-rElTzR_4?si=lJLL4Bt4I5jjFynU

i have so much to say about this

in 2023, i was telling my friends that the future 'trend' would be in quitting social media. fast forward 2 years, we're reaching a pivot. social media isn't social anymore! only 7% of time spent on instagram in 2025 is spent on viewing content from friends.

i initially quit social media as a way to work on myself post breakup in 2022, as it led to a lot of comparisons to people's happy lives. social media feeds off attention/validation of the individual. everyone is incentivised to only post their best lives, painting this image of perfection. fast forward a few months of detox, i came to realise that i'm much happier without it and have never returned since. (https://news.1rj.ru/str/humblespace/229)

social media is also acting as a crutch for boredom for most people (https://news.1rj.ru/str/humblespace/435) and studies also show that most people know that its bad for them, but yet they can't seem to stop. why?

anyw, i think the key here is not necessarily to reject social media entirely, but to moderate your intake and especially be aware of your consumption habits. if you are one that is scrolling ig stories/tiktok every chance you get in between breaks of a conversation, there is a problem there. i believe social media is an integral part of society and will never leave, but the change can start internally within you.

(maybe not so) hot take: social media is the digital k-pod that the majority are consuming unknowingly

for those that do not know what k-pods are

KPods are vape cartridges filled with synthetic drugs such as cannabinoids, ketamine, methamphetamine, and medical sedatives. These substances are mixed in unpredictable combinations, which means users never really know what they are inhaling.

*zombie virus*

https://www.myheart.org.sg/heart-news/kpods-a-silent-threat-to-young-hearts/

how much you learn

most of it comes from making mistakes

the days that break you are the days that make you

had an interesting conversation w a friend recently regarding

fate vs free will

if you believe in fate, then doesn't that mean that humans do not have free will?

reminder that you are not obliged to have a take

you do not have to comment on everything

maintain your peace

do it first, iterate and perfect later

perceptions of home

cooking can be pretty time consuming except meal prep

i guess it’s prioritising money v time?

loneliness and connection

I can be okay with solitude, and I can also long for closeness.

create

Life is Poker

https://www.robin-guo.com/p/life-is-poker-not-chess

Make Smarter Decisions

https://www.playforthoughts.com/blog/make-smarter-decisions

isnt it also fascinating how consciousness in itself exists?

an atom alone does nothing, but putting them together creates cells, which alone (once again) does nothing, and putting cells together suddenly creates consciousness

like how??

received a dm regarding self-esteem and not feeling enough

while i emphasize that i am no therapist or counsellor, i used to feel that way years ago as well

prior to 2023, i had insecurities and low self-esteem for most of my early life

after a canon event, i decided to work on myself through daily affirmations, journaling, meditation, reading, and more

i did those habits consistently for over 8 months, and one day i woke up and feeling like a new man

and indeed, that was the day i was reborn

my insecurities faded away, while my self-esteem and confidence were at levels never felt before

the switch was flipped permanently

and the key was to focusing on the journey, instead of the process

this mental switch subsequently impacted my life positively as well, allowing me to achieve my goals through a lot of positive thinking and self belief

if you have any thoughts or advice, feel free to share it too for this anon :-)

^this was the short story i read when i was on my journey to feeling enough as a person

it was very helpful for me

and i hope it helps you too