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Orimitete's avatar

I use an app called Refocus to block all my apps (sadly, including WhatsApp) daily and the app opens them a few hours before I go to bed. For me, the ultimate benefit of staying off social media is learning to be present and see the world in new ways.

Staying off social media makes you realise how we aren't present as a collective, and how that hinders building quality relationships. Your post has inspired me to go cold turkey. Thanks for sharing!

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing. I started using Refocus after reading your comment and I'm loving it!

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Philomena Obasi's avatar

Considering how I've somehow let myself get distracted from my goals this month, I am doing this right away! Fingers crossed and I am able to catch up. Thank you, Azodo. 😅

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

All the best.

Reach out if you need any support

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Philomena Obasi's avatar

I’m back to give a progress report…one month is over and I successfully refocused on my goals and crossed out a large chunk! 😅

Most importantly, for continuity, I am practicing a system where I spend just one hour on social media every day. I hope to see this through. 🤞

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

That is amazingggg!!! I'm glad you found the break helpful.

If you don't mind, I'd like to interview you about your experience taking this break. I'd reach out.

Thanks in advance.

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Abby's avatar

Planning on doing this soon, I know it will help me a lot. Thanks for sharing.

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

You're welcome. I know you'd find it helpful

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Mitchelle Adamu's avatar

Thank you for sharing.

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

Thank you too for reading! Means a lot

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Tope Olofin's avatar

I’ll prioritize WhatsApp and Instagram but staying off SM is definitely worth trying

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Nnamdi Azodo's avatar

Absolutely worth it.

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Philomena Obasi's avatar

Lol, thank youuu! I'll be on the look out. 😇

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