walking (running?) away from social media.

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For the second time in my life, I’ve given up on “The Big Three” – the first was when I said goodbye to GM, Ford and Chrysler and started driving a Honda. The second time happened on Monday.

I decided to not just deactivate the big three social media accounts of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, I decided to DELETE MY ACCOUNTS PERMANENTLY. Granted I’ll no longer know how to steal a Kia with an iPhone charger or know the most up-to-date gossip about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but somehow I’ll manage.

The funny thing is I feel more connected to my true friends by not having 4,000 followers. It’s an incredibly freeing feeling, as my life no longer feels on display on a daily basis. After 15 years of being “online”, it feels good to just have this blog, LinkedIn and X (although I never use that one, so it doesn’t feel like I’m on it).

I wonder how she feels about social media.

I was watching “The Waterboy” with Adam Sandler and Kathy Bates, and one of my favorite recurring lines in the movie is how Kathy Bates’ character refers everything as “the devil” (or “da debbil”, with her Cajun accent)….that’s kinda how I’m feeling about social media – it’s become stressful for most people, it’s not helping heal the wounds of our country, nor is it a positive for mental health.

I’m focusing on my overall health at this point more than anything else…dropping mainstream social media is a very important step in the process. I look forward to spending the time that I’ve wasted being online doing other healthier and productive things.

Maybe I’ll get a “new” Kia?

Published by ltrainlane

Musician, Customer Service Manager, Husband, Father, New York Giants fan, happy-go-lucky (sometimes clothing optional) free spirit....that pretty much sums it up.

7 thoughts on “walking (running?) away from social media.”

  2. My dear friend! Although, I never got into the other social media platforms mentioned in your writing, I have been dialing back my FB activity over the last 6 months. I find it depressing and a time suck. There have been many times over the years where my feelings were hurt by posts or friends tagging people and I was never tagged in any special post just for me. I would often wonder, gosh, do they ever think of me? I guess not. Or never a “like” or a “comment.” I would justify this feeling by saying stupid FB algorrithms…………….sigh. This cannot be good for my mental health in the least. Hoping that someday, like you, I will delete my account as well.

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  3. Lane,
    I am so proud of you. It is so important to take care of yourself. There are so many things in this world that are detrimental to us, either physically or mentally. All we can do is deal with those things that we can control. Removing people, environment or items which harm us is the best that we can do.
    I wish you happiness and love by focusing on your loved ones and only things that are beneficial to you.
    I have alway felt that you are a very special person. We will continue to keep in touch by any means necessary. Take care of yourself.
    Love you my friend.

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