140. The Fear of Disconnecting: What REALLY Happens When You Delete Instagram
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Ever felt that panic when thinking about stepping away from social media? Or "I could NEVER!" In this raw and revealing episode, I share my journey of taking a full social media detox—deleting Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even Pinterest from my devices.
I dive deep into the real fears that surfaced (hello, sweaty palms and racing thoughts!) when I decided to disconnect from platforms I've relied on for 12+ years for both business and personal connections. If you've ever felt tethered to your phone or caught in the endless scroll cycle, this episode will resonate deeply.
What You'll Discover:
- The surprising fears that emerged when I decided to delete social media 😰
- The "universe winks" that confirmed I was on the right path despite my anxiety
- 5 powerful lessons I've already learned just days into my detox
- Why most of us have become "insensitive" to genuine connection on social platforms
- Journal prompts to help you examine your own relationship with technology and habits
I also share how this challenge from my business coach to "stop doing the shoulds" completely transformed how I view my business and led to this experiment that's already changing everything!
Journal Prompts to Reconnect with Your Habits:
- Write a list of your thoughtless daily habits (both good and bad)
- Which habits have you forgotten the power of?
- If you could rewrite what these habits mean to you, what would change?
Resources Mentioned:
- Calm Mind Blueprint - My free resource with the 5 specific prompts I use to work through big emotions and decisions
- Free 20-min Strategic Journaling Workshop - "How to Feel Like You're Doing Enough" (May 7th at 1:30 PM EST)
- Work with me 1:1 - apply for one of the 2 spots left open in May
Ready to examine your own relationship with social media and rediscover what matters most? This episode might just inspire your own digital reset!
