Why I deleted social media and the impact on my wellbeing (life without TikTok and Instagram)

I deleted social media over 7 years ago and I haven't looked back since. I don't have TikTok, Instagram or Twitter and I only use Facebook to document significant moments and stay in touch with people I actually know. This video is my experience of using social media, how it affected me and how deleting all of my social media changed my life. To be clear, I do not consider Youtube as a social media platform but rather as a search engine for much needed information that promotes learning and personal growth - if used correctly. I hope you enjoy this video and that it provides a basis for you to consider your social media usage. Moments in this video: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - My history with social media 05:56 - Why I quit social media 09:10 - The impact social media had on my mental health 19:40 - How deleting Instagram and Tiktok have changed my life 25:15 - Concluding thoughts 📌 Don’t forget to: Like this video if it helped you Subscribe for more insights on personal growth, living boldly and life after 40. Share your thoughts in the comments Thank you for watching Inspired by Isabella! Let’s embrace life, explore new experiences, and grow together.

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