I am on this intensional journey to reduce my social media consumption, so now I am working on replacing a bad habit with a good healthier habits.

I was mindlessly reaching for my phone when I caught myself, grateful that my awareness woke me up. So instead of using my energy for scrolling, I went for a nice swim. It was so much more useful, to fill up my cup to go for a swim, than scrolling. I needed to move my body instead of sitting on the couch!

Instead of using large amounts of energy scrolling I am investing that time back into myself. I have to say, I am feeling calmer, I have more time for meditation, I also find my mental state is more positive!

I had more time for writing in my journal, so much more time to invest into other activities that are healthier for me. I am still using social media, but in a more balanced way, looking at social media for what it is, it’s a tool, stepping away from using it as a vice.

I am no longer allowing social media to solve that question, what do I do now? I know exactly what I can work on, and I am not using distraction to keep me off track anymore, taking responsibility for what needs to be accomplished for the day.

God and my spirit family, have really been on me about changing this bad habit, honestly I have been dragging my feet about it, being stubborn. I am grateful, to be working to continuing to create a healthier dynamic with social media.

I am sure there will be ups and downs as I allow for the mindless reaching for the phone, to be replaced with the new healthier habits. It always takes time, awareness, and intention for the shift to happen. I am up for the challenge, I can feel how it helps me to feel better throughout my day.

If you are looking to change a bad habit, find a new one to replace it, that way you have somewhere positive to invest that energy in a healthier way!