Deleting social media isn’t enough

Key wellness / self-care strategies & productivity takeaways

• Don’t assume “deleting the apps” = “being off social media”

  • Social platforms are more embedded now than 10 years ago, so quitting usually requires more than account deletion.

• Understand why quitting is harder now: hyper-personalized algorithms

  • Current feeds are trained to your preferences (AI-driven personalization), making content feel endlessly relevant.
  • This makes it psychologically harder to disengage—your brain expects tailored stimulation.

• Recognize the “mental obsession” trap

  • If you obsess over quitting (“I must not see it; I must avoid it”), you can end up thinking about it more—despite not using it—making the urge stronger.
  • The speaker compares this to noticing a niche interest (e.g., corn) mentally: you can feel like you’re still “doing it” because you’re focused on it.

• Shift from behavior change to a psychological mindset change

  • The core recommendation isn’t just changing what you do, but changing how you value social media.
  • Reframe it as: “Why am I looking for value in this? Change the value you’re seeking.”
  • Goal: stop treating social media as “valuable,” so the impulse to click fades naturally.

• Replace the “value” and attention with real-life meaning

  • After disconnecting, you still need to actively invest in real life (friends, hobbies, play, journaling, building routines).
  • Deleting alone won’t magically fix everything—your mindset and daily focus must change too.

• Build a healthier relationship instead of demonizing it

  • The speaker suggests it’s fine to use social media in moderation if you don’t treat it as “demonic” or psychologically mandatory.
  • But for a “reboot” period, removal can help you feel more human and less zombie-like.

• Adjust expectations by generation/context

  • People who grew up with internet-driven feeds may have less “real life” as a reference point, making disconnection harder.
  • Still, the benefits (more cheerfulness, more groundedness) are emphasized.

Presenters / sources

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