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Detoxing - Saying 'No' to Social Media for 30 days


Day 1:

I usually wake up and check for the time on the phone to see if I can squeeze in little more time to sleep. As soon as I wake up, I check my social media accounts like Whatsapp and facebook. But, Now with detox, I could only check my emails. It was tough to give up this habit.

My commute to the office takes more than an hour. So, It was a predicament not to check my WhatsApp or facebook. But, I did succeed not checking social media accounts. All thanks to hidden space(feature on oneplus phones) to hide social media apps.

I reached office and do get leisure time in office. I watched 'Two and a half men' from Prime video to pass the boredom, read a few pages of 'Hag-seed' by Margaret Atwood. In between, I also took a philosophy course on Courseera.

While commuting back from office, I watched cricket for a while. I reached home around 10 pm and texted a couple of friends before my bedtime, and they responded promptly.

The first day has been do-able. I am surely going to find new hobbies and also get more time to work on myself. Overall, A productive first day.

DAY 2

This weekend is way more different. I can't post anything about reading or binge-watching. Glad, I don't have the habit of posting every activity I do on social media. I went to watch a movie with a friend and came back disappointed as it was pathetic. I was happy spending quality time with a friend of mine.

 To enjoy doing nothing is also pleasure sometimes and, I do it quite often.*irony*

DAY 3

 Sunday always creates mixed feelings because you don't know to stay happy for a holiday or feel sad that it is going to be the same routine from tomorrow. Waking up to a couple of texts from my friends, It was a good start. I had the freedom to stay lazy and sip coffee.

 It was afternoon already, completed all my daily chores and started to binge on 'two and a half men' after lunch. On the other hand, I did complete my much-needed philosophy course for the week.

Day 4

Festival Time!Ganesh Chaturthi

I often feel we got rid of the habit, to call and wish people on festivals or birthdays, Wishing people has just become a mere WhatsApp status or a message.

I am glad I did not do the same as people, I did call or at least sent a text message to people wishing them on the festival.

The Ganesh puja and festivities continued till the evening at my home.
I miss the part of visiting nearby Ganesh pandals and look at the variety. The blame is on heavy rains. Also, I am glad people have bought eco-friendly Ganesha knowing the ill effects of POP.

I have got used to avoiding social media. I am sure it is going to bring a positive change.

I pray to God to shower all the blessings on you people.

Day 5

Back to Routine.

Waking up early in the morning is not my forte. I like to do things at my own pace. Thanks to flexible office hours.

I text people and, I often hear people complaining "why are you not on WhatsApp? "and are also pissed at me. I tell them that it is my choice and ask them to bear with it.

Most of them agree that the office is boring, With no social media, imagine. It is tough to pass-through the day. I do have hobbies like reading books, watching documentaries on mythology and history. These hobbies help me get through the day. Suggest all of you try out new habits.


STAY TUNED FOR DAY 6 UPDATES.

CHEERS!

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