When I shut down my social media apps in December 2019, I felt certain it was what my heart and mind needed, but I was struggling with the desire to really let go of my daily scroll time. The first week presented a host of issues bubbling up in my heart that affirmed the decision to detox, and yet I was still fighting it. But thirty days later, I was no longer so eager for the habits I had left behind.
IF YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO TRY A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX, THIS WAS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.
I’m not here to tell you that social media is wrong or that you shouldn’t spend your time on it. No, not at all. But what I do hope for you, by the end of this episode, is that the topic gives you pause and permission to evaluate how you’re spending your time on social media and if a detox is right for you.
This is especially pertinent if you have a God-shaped dream you’re pursuing. I often hear from dreamers who say they wish they had more time for their dream. Do you have any idea how much time you’d get back by taking a month off from the temptation to scroll?
Trust me, I know it’s scary to take the leap of finally committing to your dream. Lack of time is a great excuse to not have to face your fears. If you’ll allow me to challenge you a bit: take the risk! Shut down the distractions and give it your all for 30 days. Then, come back and tell me how it went. I’d love to know!
Even if you don’t have a dream you’re pursuing right now (or you don’t know what it is yet) I hope you’ll pay close attention to where I talk about giving your mind space for spontaneous thought. It’s difficult to dream if you’re filling all the white space in your life with mindless scrolling.
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Episode 140 – Strategy Session with brand designer Natalie Arent
Cal Newport on How to Digitally Declutter Your Life on the Building a StoryBrand podcast with Donald Miller
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Books:
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Scripture:
A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
~ Galatians 6:7-9 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.
~ Romans 12:2 (NIV)
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