First, the moment you begin to document something, the less present you are. And the more you create, the more you invite responses, which traps you in a cycle of liking and responding even more. Constant output is super distracting, saps valuable energy, and ensures that you’re never (or rarely) really alone. A lot of people take breaks from consuming social media, but it’s also worth taking a hiatus from creating it. Because if you’re constantly texting and posting and messaging, you’re not quite alone with your thoughts, observations, and experiences.
