Time for a break from social media

Pinterest perfect pictures of dream homes, families, vacations, clothes and relationships had me hooked and obsessed. I would check my Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest accounts numerous times a day. By numerous I mean within an hour my social media accounts were checked up to 10 times. It stole my time, my energy, and my joy. I would feel empty and compared my life, my marriage, and the current season of our lives to other people’s marriages, vacations, homes, cooking, and clothes. It…

I felt sick to my stomach as soon as I read the comments. Yet I compulsively kept scrolling through my Facebook feed, checking back to see if anybody else had responded. It was the morning after the US election, and my news feed had lit up with over-arching statements, generalities and sharp, personal attacks. Like […]

If social media is stressing you out and you need a break from it all, here’s how to do a 14 day social media detox. Including a downloadable calendar to keep you on track!

I have been taking a break from social media and writing to focus on spending time with my niece. However, I plan to start posting more frequently and working on editing my new book, which has been sitting dormant for the past three months. Thank you for continuing to follow me throughout my absence on social media.

You are not alone in being overwhelmed by the constant stream of information and images we all face online. The team here at The Social Palette found it helpful to be mindful of who we follow, what we read/watch, and how much time we spend scrolling through social media each day. Do you need to take a break from socials? It's okay to unplug sometimes. You deserve to take care of yourself and your wellbeing online too. 💗

Let’s be honest, we all need a break from social media at some point.

{Jackie} 8 things I’ve learned from giving up social media for a week. This past Sunday I heard a message in church that really spoke to me. It’s been weighing on my heart for a bit but while sitti…

When was the last time you took a break? A break from being so quick to jump on social media as soon as you turn your alarm clock off. Take a break from answering every phone call throughout the day. Take a break from making sure every email is answered without feeling bad about not giving a response. Take a break from listening to someone talk & discuss drama. Take a break from feeling like everything you see needs to be purchased. Take a break from saying Yes to everything & everyone! Take…