I didn’t plan it big. One day I just deleted the apps and thought, let’s see how far I can go. Honestly, the first two days were hard. I kept unlocking my phone like a habit, my thumb searching for apps that were no longer there. It felt strange, like missing something but not knowing what exactly.
The Silence Felt Loud
At first, the quiet was uncomfortable. No endless scrolling, no random reels, no late-night updates. But slowly, that silence became space. Space to think, to breathe, to notice small things around me. Morning tea actually tasted better when I wasn’t distracted.
Less Noise, More Me
Social media had me comparing my life with others without even realizing it. In these 30 days, I started focusing more on my own steps. I read a book after a long time, went for walks without checking notifications, and even called a few old friends instead of just liking their posts. It felt real.
Time Came Back
I didn’t realize how much time I was giving away. Scrolling for “five minutes” always turned into an hour. Without it, I had extra time in my day. I used it to write, to think, sometimes even to just sit in peace. It wasn’t always productive, but it felt alive.
Cravings Do Fade
The urge to open social apps didn’t vanish on day one, but with each passing week, it got weaker. By the end of 30 days, I didn’t feel the pull anymore. It was like breaking a chain I didn’t know I was carrying.
What I Learned
Leaving social media for a month didn’t magically solve life, but it gave me clarity. It reminded me that I don’t need to be everywhere, all the time. That real conversations matter more than online likes. And that sometimes, the best way forward is to just step back.
I’m not saying I’ll never use social media again. But now, I want to use it differently—more mindful, less consuming. Those 30 days showed me that life outside the screen is not boring, it’s waiting.
