A reflection on the benefits of quitting social media after 4 months, including improved reading, family time, reduced anxiety, and spiritual growth. Discussion on running an online ministry without social media and tips for leaving social media. Exploring the evolution of social media platforms and the importance of quality content over followers.
Quitting social media led to increased productivity and calmness by removing information overload.
Focusing on quality content over quantity resulted in positive growth in online ministry without social media presence.
Deep dives
Benefits of Quitting Social Media
Quitting social media entirely has brought numerous benefits to the podcaster. Their decision to delete all social media accounts resulted in more time for reading books, quality time with family, and reduced worry and anxiety. By eliminating the constant influx of information, they experienced a sense of calm, increased writing productivity, and improved consistency in daily Bible reading and prayer.
Effect on Online Ministry and Business
Despite initial concerns about impacting their online ministry and business, the absence from social media did not negatively affect their reach or overall metrics. Focusing on quality content rather than dispersing efforts across multiple platforms led to positive growth in areas like newsletters, YouTube, and membership programs. By prioritizing focus and content quality, they found that growth continued steadily even without an active social media presence.
Shift in Social Media Landscape
The podcaster reflects on a significant shift in social media dynamics from a follower-driven model to a discovery-based algorithmic approach. They emphasize the exhaustion of maintaining a strong social media presence and the diminishing returns on such efforts. By opting out of the social media game, they prioritized focus, improved content quality, and ultimately saw positive outcomes in reaching their audience through more concentrated efforts.