January 2025, the month I finally decided to pull the plug on social media for good. Well, except for YouTube, because, let’s be real, you can’t quit your favorite platform where you get to binge-watch cat videos and random life hacks. But, everything else? Bye, Felicia.

It all started when I stumbled across a post on Medium called  “Zuckerberg’s New Meta: It’s Finally Time to Leave Social Media” It really hit me. Reading about how social media isn’t just a time-suck but something that actively contributes to brain rot, I thought, “Yeah, I’m done.” Of course, I had my personal reasons for quitting – beyond the typical “comparison trap” everyone likes to throw out. Let me break it down for you.

1. Content Creation is a Lost Art, and So Is Community

Here’s the thing: I’ve always been a content creator at heart. I love making stuff, building communities, and connecting with people. But over time, I started noticing something weird happening in the content creator world. It’s like everyone suddenly became obsessed with one thing: MONEY. Not the craft. Not the community. Just cold, hard cash. And honestly? It totally killed the vibe.

Back in the day, social media wasn’t all about monetizing. Yeah, sure, there were a few creators making money, but a lot of them still cared about their craft and delivered genuine, entertaining content. I remember the days of DIY YouTube—shoutout to LaurDIY, my queen—and people who did skits about “tall girl problems.” Sure, it was cheesy, but it was fun. People were actually creating stuff that made you laugh, learn, or feel good.

Now? Everything’s about drama, scandal, or straight-up scams. Seriously, what’s with the weird obsession with popping balloons and overly sexualized women and minors, or spreading lies just to make a quick buck? And while I’ll give props to the indie creators (because there’s still some amazing content out there), the mainstream world is a dumpster fire of clickbait and negativity.

2. Social Media Isn’t Fun Anymore – It’s Actually Messing With Our Brains

If you want to kill your attention span, just scroll through TikTok for five minutes. Seriously, I dare you. It’s like my brain is a deflated balloon after scrolling for an hour, and I’m not talking about the fun kind of deflation.

It’s not just adults, either. Kids these days have developed a whole new language that even I, at the ripe old age of 22, can’t understand. Case in point: I asked a kid what they want to be when they grow up, and they hit me with “skibidi toilet.” Excuse me, what? Not only did I have no idea what that meant, but when I said I didn’t know, the kid told me I “lost all my aura.” What in the world? These kids are speaking some strange new dialect, and I’m over here feeling like a grandmother trying to figure out the Wi-Fi password.

And don’t get me started on the content that goes viral. I mean, seriously, when did drama become the most successful genre? People eat up ten-part series about problematic issues or watch someone do something dumb for clout. Is this what we’ve come to? If it’s not a trainwreck, it’s not worth watching.

Yes, I know that good content still exists, but it’s buried under a mountain of toxic, sensationalized garbage. It’s no wonder our attention spans are shot. TikTok’s “For You” page isn’t doing us any favors, either. It’s basically an attention span graveyard.

3. Politics: The Uninvited Guest at the Party

I get it – politics are important. But can I catch a break? Social media constantly pushes political content in my face like it’s a mandatory course I didn’t sign up for. I’ve hit the “not interested” button more times than I can count, only to be met with twenty more posts about Trump, Musk, or some other political drama I couldn’t care less about.

Honestly, I don’t care about what’s going on in the political world most of the time. I’m not saying I’m ignorant, but the constant barrage of opinions, agendas, and heated debates is exhausting. Politics are everywhere, and no matter how many times I mute them, social media platforms refuse to respect my space.

The truth is, I believe in voting for whoever the heck you want to vote for – and I don’t think it should be shoved down our throats every second. If I want to read about it, I’ll seek it out. But no, social media forces me into a corner, making it seem like I’m either for or against something. Sorry, but I’m good.

At the end of the day, none of these platforms care about you. They just want your clicks, your time, and your data. So, I’m giving them none of it. Goodbye forever!

Why I’m Making the “Logged Out” Series

So, here’s the deal. If you’re thinking of quitting social media or just need a break, I’m here for you. That’s why I’m launching my three-part series, “The Logged Out Series,” where I’ll be talking about how you can break free from the social media madness, the benefits of doing so, and how to get your life back on track without the endless scrolling.