Internet fasting not intermittent fasting!

YES! that is true. This post is about limiting our internet usage (mainly social media) for all the good reasons. All these platforms (Instagram, Facebook, what's an app) have been designed to be addictive. See, you first get a good snap, then filter or edit it, then you post it, and then you constantly check the reviews or likes you get (a lot of work).

I read this book named "Deep Work" and there is an entire section in it about restricting internet use. That's a great book by the way. Though for many of us, quitting social media altogether can sound too much but that can be the solution to a lot of our problems and there are many ways we can put it to ACTION.

1.Quitting social media for a week or month

The strategy is nothing new. People have used this strategy. You stop using social media for a particular time(probably longer than a week). That might feel painful in the beginning but you will thank yourself later.

It frees your mind from the constant comparison and fuss caused by social media. I have done that a couple of times and it does work every time.

2.Fixed time

Here you fix a particular time of day to go online. The human mind is designed to primarily focus on one task at a time. It means no constant checking of emails, message the entire day. Anything crucial will get to you through a call. It saves energy which is otherwise drained by constantly switching tasks. It is a great way to increase your productivity.

Sending lots of love,

Smita Agarwal