How Does Life Feel Like Without Likes?

In many ways by modern standards I'm trending towards the realm of what today would be considered extreme minimalism but not so many decades ago. What's interesting to me is how this life of intentionally slowing technology particularly internet connected technology and minimizing distractions feels. Much of it has to do with the reward mechanisms built into many modern internet connected applications in general. In my experience my productivity continues to increase and I'm able to accomplish more, slowly find my stress subsiding as well.