I deleted social media for a week: Lessons learned from its app-sence
Ryder Mawby/Staff
In an attempt to see how badly the infinite scroll was affecting my day-to-day life, I deleted all of my social media for a whole week.
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Not like ‘other girls’: Embracing, loving yourself
In the last relationship I was in, my partner constantly commented on things I was doing, usually wishing I was more like “other girls.”
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I deleted TikTok 14 months ago: I’m better off without it
It might sound stupid, but I spent way too much time on TikTok. But, I mean, can you blame me? The app is designed to be addicting.
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(My)space and time
Deep down, I know that Myspace is a public platform, but I continue to treat it like my own secret corner of the internet.
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How much is the self worth?
Head in the Cloud
But online, so long as I’m scrolling, tapping, commenting and watching, the beam of the digital spotlight never turns off.
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A week in black and white
I was pleased with how the gray scale mode helped me detach from my phone. I’ll definitely be using this feature again to prevent any app addictions.
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What is Letterboxd? A discussion of movies, memes, democratization
Ask a dozen users what Letterboxd is and you’re likely to get a dozen answers — but there’s little doubt that whatever it is, it’s transforming the way film is shared and talked about.
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The right kind of consumption: A personal essay
I know for me, at least, that consumption is no longer just something I associate with food and sustainability, but rather the concept of taking something in; specifically, it’s doing so in a way that is harmful and excessive to myself.
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Plucking out social media
I have learned to stop seeking instant gratification, quick dopamine hits or a sisyphean task like happiness, for that matter.
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Digital self-harm: The importance of fostering a positive online space
So why don’t we just log off? Many of us, for a multitude of reasons, feel compelled to stay online and keep looking at upsetting content.
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