It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally saying goodbye to my personal social media accounts. Yep, I'm taking a long-term digital detox starting with social media. For years, I thought I’d keep scrolling, sharing, and checking in forever. But here I am, ready to let it go. If you’re considering this too, here’s what’s behind my decision and what it’s like so far.
So, Why Quit Social Media?
Honestly, I built a career out of social media but that's for the business side and I want to have that separate from my personal life. I'm talking about using social media for personal stuff. It was fun at first, and I loved staying connected with everyone. But lately, being on Facebook, Instagram and even Youtube feels like I’m not really “connecting” anymore. Instead, I’d find myself scrolling through other people’s lives, sometimes feeling like my own life didn’t measure up. There’s always someone doing something cooler, looking happier, or achieving more. Kahit alam ko naman na hindi totoo lahat ng nasa social media, it’s still hard not to feel that way sometimes.
Then there’s privacy. I noticed how much of my life was out there—lahat naka-share. With every like, comment, and post, I felt like I was putting more of myself out there for everyone to see. And with algorithms tracking my every move, parang nawawala ang privacy. I started to feel a bit too exposed, so I decided to take back control and take an indefinite social media detox challenge.
Why This Time is Different
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried deleting my accounts. I actually went social-media-free for a while last year after a breakup. At that time, the break felt like a good way to clear my head. I didn’t want to see reminders of my past relationship, so I decided to step away for a bit. But after a while, I went back. Akala ko kasi kailangan ko ang social media to stay connected, especially when meeting new people.
But this time, I’m determined to see if it will be different. I’m only three days into this decision as I’m writing this, so I haven’t experienced any “life-changing” results yet. I still find myself reaching for my phone out of habit, looking for those apps that aren’t there. But I’m sticking with it because I really want to see if the positive results others talk about are possible for me, too. Maybe with more time, I’ll start to feel those benefits—mas tahimik, less stress, and a stronger sense of control over my own life.
New Goals, New Focus
One of the biggest reasons I’m unplugging from social media again is because I have new goals and aspirations now. Iba na ang direction ng buhay ko, and I want to give myself the best chance to succeed. Focusing on what I want to achieve means cutting out distractions, and right now, social media is a big one. By stepping away from it, I’m hoping to put all my energy into my new journey and make real progress on my goals. It's really important for me na maka-focus, and I’m hoping this will help me stay grounded and clear-minded.
What I Hope to Get Out of It
When I deactivated, my main goal was to stop feeling that constant comparison. Social media was supposed to connect me with friends and family, but it started to feel like a never-ending competition. Plus, I want to protect my privacy more and focus on real, genuine relationships.
By taking this step again, I’m hoping to shift my focus away from updates and highlights, and toward what’s right in front of me. I want to be more present, make real connections, and, hopefully, feel a bit more at peace.
Will It Be Worth It? I’m Ready to Find Out
For now, I’m not going to claim that quitting social media has been life-changing. I’m only a few days in, so I have a lot of adjusting to do. But I’m excited to see if the peace, focus, and mental clarity people talk about really kick in as I stay off my personal accounts.
Is this the final goodbye? I can’t say for sure, but I’m ready to give it my best shot. After all, I spent so much time already sa pag-scroll, so a little experiment to see what life’s like without it seems worth the effort.
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