How I Have Been Disconnecting
And POOF almost 3 weeks off of all social media platforms and DAMN that was freeing, peaceful, energizing, and fun!!! Hi Friends, it is me…took some time away from all social media platforms for professional, personal, and no real reasons at all, except that I was tired and bored by it. Social Media has been such a huge part of my life, but life changes and I realized that it wasn’t bringing me any sort of joy. The endless scrolling, judging, repetitive content, the hustling that had no real reward. It was all just noise, stress, and exhaustion. I have been reading more, walking and running more, spending more time with the dogs, more time being outside. It just feels healthier and I feel healthier. And more importantly I feel HAPPIER!
For the first time, I truly have no idea what is next, or what I want to post about, or write about, and I am not putting any pressure on myself anymore. It is what it is and I believe you will feel my new energy too. I think my goal as always and always has been is to inspire, educate, and bring JOY to others. And I hope moving forward that you can feel that when you follow me. My life is simple…Train hard…Eat good food…Spoil my dogs…Love MYSELF hard…Live LIFE! Welcome to my new chapter of healthy changes! I hope they inspire you as we entire into a new season of all the beautiful things.
LESS TELEVISION
I used to watch a lot of TV. Around 3:30/4:00 PM, I would stop working and plop myself on the couch and watch all my Bravo shows, cooking shows, and sports. I would turn the TV off around 8 PM and read and go to bed. Now I go days without ever even turning it on. It’s AMAZING! I cannot even tell you the last time I watched Real Housewives…blasphemy. I haven’t watched any college football, NFL, baseball, news in a long time. It has opened up so much more free space in my brain and it has also made me happier. The plastic surgery, cattiness, the excessive money and power, and the constant desire to be seen is pretty toxic and after watching so much of it, it can become depressing. Just like social media, television can become a very unhealthy addiction. I’m sure I will jump back into my shows this winter, but for this chapter and season of my life, less TV is good for my soul.
LESS SCROLLING
Just like with TV…I have stopped spending mindless hours scrolling throughout the day and it has opened up more time for everything. It all just started becoming repetitive to me as to what I was seeing. It wasn’t bringing me joy, so I just stopped. I have been doing this for so many years and it was just time to stop. I have been trying hard for years to become that “influencer” who brought in all the money and could make a living off of it, but in reality I couldn’t. It was too much stress, time, and I couldn’t keep up. It was a hard pill to swallow, but I knew it was time. And I am 100% okay with it, because I don’t want to keep up with all the trends, or make all the crazy videos, or constantly be trying to engage and find brands to work with. I want to write and post what I want. I want to work with brands that I truly respect and admire. I want to just have fun, when I open my apps. Over the years, I have always gone through these cycles, but this time, it is the real deal.
The less scrolling that I have been doing the more aware I am as to those around me who are always scrolling…always looking down at their phones…are we going to have neck issues soon too? The less I scroll, the less I bring my phone with me, the more time I have for real connection, real eye contact, and life. Kind of dramatic…absolutely! I kind of dare you to scroll less and see what opens up more for you in your day to day life…you may just like it!
LESS POSTING
I haven’t had time to post and I stopped taking pictures for a couple of weeks and like everything else I have mentioned in this post. This post may seem repetitive, negative, and you may be thinking “oh geez, just get over it Katie!” As I have said in the past, if these posts don’t resonate with you, or my lifestyle and messages, don’t inspire you, then kindly unfollow. This is my life, my posts, and ME…And for now, I am just going to post less frequently and only about the things that truly bring joy to my life. It is simple. It is beautiful. It is what makes me happy! And just like with my blog posts, I see my posting becoming more of a journal entry rather than trying to keep up with all the trends.
I am feeling inspired again and excited for what lies ahead in this new chapter and season of my life in these spaces. There is less pressure and more joy to spread. As always, I hope that you decide to continue reading and following and these posts inspire you to live your best life from the inside out.
Less is MORE…Agree or disagree?
xoxo
