I did a Social Media FAST for 40 days & Here's What I Learned... Pros, Cons, Withdrawal Process, etc

Name: I did a Social Media FAST for 40 days & Here's What I Learned... Pros, Cons, Withdrawal Process, etc
Uploaded: 2021-05-04T17:56:58.000Z
Duration: 34 min 22 s

Introduction to Social Media Fast

Overview of the Episode

Host Laureen McMill introduces the topic of a social media fast and shares her personal experience.

A prayer is offered for listeners, asking for guidance and understanding from God.

Reasons for the Social Media Fast

Motivation Behind the Decision

Laureen explains that she began a new Bible plan leading up to Easter, focusing on fasting and prayer.

She noticed that YouTube was consuming too much of her time, distracting her from spending time with Christ.

The Choice to Fast All Social Media

Initially considering a fast only from YouTube, she realized it would be more effective to eliminate all social media platforms.

Past experiences showed that removing one platform often led to increased use of others.

Exceptions During the Fast

Maintaining Essential Activities

Laureen discusses exceptions made during her fast due to her podcast and Bible study group activities.

She limited Facebook usage strictly to posting episodes without engaging in scrolling or messaging.

Tools Used for Content Management

Utilized Tailwind for scheduling posts on Pinterest without browsing the platform directly.

Uploading content directly through Podbean to YouTube while avoiding other videos.

Withdrawal Process and Initial Challenges

Adjusting to Life Without Social Media

The first week involved cravings for social media; however, these urges diminished over time.

Realizations About Time Management

Laureen discovered how much time was freed up by not engaging with social media, allowing more focus on family and faith.

Benefits Experienced During the Detox

Positive Outcomes from Fasting

Notable increase in peace and reduced comparison with others as social media influences were removed.

Growth in Podcast Engagement

Despite less promotion on social media, podcast downloads grew by 26%, indicating deeper engagement with content.

Key Learnings from the Experience

Insights Gained Post-Fast

Laureen learned she could live without social media; it wasn't essential for spreading her message or connecting with others.

Importance of Relationship with Christ

Emphasizes prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly distractions; relationship with Jesus is paramount.

Conclusion: Encouragement for Others

Call to Action

Encourages listeners who struggle with social media dependency to consider a detox themselves.

Reassures that unplugging can lead to valuable insights about priorities in life.

Video description

I did a Social Media FAST for 40 days & Here's What I Learned... Pros, Cons, Withdrawal Process, etc In this episode I go over my experience with fasting social media for 40 days. I did this fast to get closer to Christ, to focus on my relationship with Jesus and God the Father, and to focus on prayer, spreading the gospel, and helping make more of an impact in other people's lives. Today I go over the pros, cons, withdrawal process, and what I learned. Enjoy! Check out my blog to read further into my experience on fasting social media: https://www.faithfuelsmyfire.com/post/i-did-a-social-media-fast-for-40-days-here-s-what-i-learned-pros-cons-withdrawal-process-etc Make you subscribe and click on the bell to get notified every time I upload a new video 😊 Add me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lorenacamille1994 Join our Christian Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/48648...... Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lorenacami...... Check out my Faith Fuels My Fire: The Podcast for Truth-Seeking Christian Women. Bible Study + Jesus + Practicing Discernment + Spiritual Development. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...... Follow me on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/GJexrF/