Why Disconnecting Is the Best Thing I Did for My Mental Health
There was a time when I felt tethered to my phone. Notifications, texts, social media updates—they all demanded my attention, and I willingly gave it, day in and day out. It wasn’t just about being entertained or staying connected. I had developed a habit of constantly checking my phone, whether it was during work, at dinner with friends, or even while watching a movie. It didn’t matter what I was doing—there was always a need to know what was happening in the digital world. Over time, though, I started to notice the toll this was taking on my mental health. I felt constantly distracted. My focus was scattered, and even simple tasks felt overwhelming. On top of that, the endless stream of social media updates left me feeling inadequate. I’d scroll through highlight reels of other people's lives and wonder why I wasn’t doing more. It was exhausting, but I didn’t realize just how much this constant connectivity was draining me until I hit a wall. I found myself feeling ir...