Day Four Without Social Media: Real Connection

19 Feb 2026 #misc

On my fourth day without social media, I noticed how email has reshaped my morning.

I know I should protect my sacred hours by staying away from distractions first thing in the morning. Anyways…

Checking my email for health insurance paperwork changed my mood. And soon I was thinking about my book pages stats and sales. They’re not a feed, but as addictive as social media. I lost track of time checking stats.

Avoiding feeds was easier when I closed my laptop and went to a cafe to chat with my family. It wasn’t just coffee. And by choosing a local cafe, we supported our community over major chains.

We embraced social media’s promise of connecting us via the internet. But we’ve forgotten to truly connect in real life.