Two weeks already — honestly, it’s flown by. I can’t say I’ve noticed a dramatic difference yet, but two whole weeks without social media feels quietly significant.

I’ve still clicked on the odd Facebook post — partly because I couldn’t mute every alert and partly because those email notifications are sneaky. But I’m only there for a second before catching myself and stepping away.

What I have noticed is that I’m checking messages and emails more than usual — so clearly a new little habit is forming that needs gently breaking too.

One of the biggest shifts? I’m reading more. And more importantly, I can actually concentrate on what I’m reading — properly, deeply, without my mind wandering every few minutes.

I’m not at the stage of missing people I usually see on social media — January is always a hibernation month for me. I do miss the creativity, for sure. But I don’t miss the rabbit holes — the endless scrolling that quietly ate my time.

I’ve definitely upped my game fitness-wise, turning those scrolling minutes into walks, swims, or a quick 15-minute movement session.

My creativity is starting to come back too. I’m writing lists, jotting down ideas, and feeling clearer about the direction I want to go in.

And the biggest sigh of relief? Not having to see messages like “beat the algorithm,” “how to make a reel that converts,” “how to gain more followers.” I didn’t realise how often those messages made me feel quietly bad — until they disappeared.

Have you ever "paused" your social media? I have previously for a month or six weeks...but I still feel 6 months will be highly beneficial for me claiming my "rich" life back.