Social Media Fast
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Social Media Fast
[soh-shuhl mee-dee-uh fast]
What Is Social Media Fast?
A Social Media Fast is a deliberate period of abstaining from all social media platforms to reset your relationship with digital technologies and improve mental wellbeing. Like a food fast, it's about temporarily giving up something to gain clarity and perspective.
Word Origins:
The term combines "social media" (popularized in the early 2000s) with "fast" (from Old English 'fæstan' meaning to observe, be strict). The concept gained prominence around 2016 when digital wellness advocates started promoting temporary breaks from social platforms as a form of digital detox.
How to Do a Social Media Fast
- Choose your duration (24 hours to 30 days)
- Delete social apps from your phone
- Log out of all accounts
- Tell friends and family
- Plan offline activities
- Keep a journal of your experience
Benefits of Social Media Fasting
- Reduced anxiety and FOMO
- Better sleep quality
- Increased real-world connections
- Enhanced productivity
- Improved mood and self-esteem
- More present-moment awareness
Related Terms
- Digital Detox: A period of voluntary abstinence from digital devices and services
- Social Media Addiction: Compulsive use of social media platforms despite negative consequences
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy relationship with technology