

Complete a Mental Cleanse: Why I Deleted My Twitter Account and Quit All News
4 snips Feb 3, 2025
The journey to delete a Twitter account reveals the surprising joy found in disconnecting from digital noise. A deep dive into the importance of a mental cleanse sheds light on personal growth. Listeners learn how to replace unproductive habits with intentional choices, like swapping out hot chocolate for tea. A 90-day news detox highlights the struggle against information overload. The discussion encourages evaluating and restructuring habits to foster a more fulfilling life.
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Leaving Twitter
- Jeff Sanders deleted his Twitter account due to its increasingly negative nature.
- He explored alternatives like Mastodon and Blue Sky but found them inadequate.
Habit Replacement
- Replace bad habits with good ones directly, like swapping Twitter for a different platform or alcohol for tea.
- If you eliminate a habit without replacement, other activities will naturally fill the void.
Digital Arguments
- Jeff Sanders used to argue with strangers online, but his wife convinced him to stop.
- He realized it was a waste of time and easily quit, improving his life.