I Logged Out Of Instagram For The First Time In Five Years

By now, I am sure you have heard of a 'digital detox' - the concept of powering down and logging off from all the devices. The funny thing is, this inherently implies that anything digital is an addiction and requires a detox. Now, I'm not here to argue for and against, but I did partake in my own mini detox. For me, Instagram is such an integral application, that it's had a huge hand in shaping my current career.

And it took me by a big surprise when I realized I hadn't logged out of the app in almost five years? Probably even longer. And so, after fulfilling my contractual obligations last week, I did something. I logged out of Instagram. And though I often used to laugh at those who talked about withdrawals and these funny realizations after being offline, I was shocked at my own reactions.

Checking the app first thing in the morning and also right before falling asleep definitely creates a type of dependency. And I'll be the first to admit that the competitive and visual nature of the platform can be daunting. But I've also always, always, loved the inspiration and creativity that it sparks. The community that it builds and the many many people it can uplift and motivate is amazing.