The way I laughed so hard at this title. 😂 It can really feel like that sometimes.
You said, "I’m tempted to be hard on myself for this, but this is exactly how these systems are designed to work."
That's the crux of the matter. We are all up against these systems that are designed to make us addicted. It takes an enormous effort to resist it these days. The fact that you notice these patterns in yourself and are that aware of it is a really good thing. Give yourself plenty of grace. And thanks for sharing this. :)
The funny thing about the social media pull is that we don't actually need something else in those frantic moments, we need stillness. I have been awkwardly "treating myself" to a minute of quiet breathing, asking myself how I feel and what I want - and more often than not, I am directed back to what is going on in my home, not away from it. Write the things down on a list so it's not tumbling around in my brain. Do the next right thing.
The noise can be such a distraction from what God has right in front of us.
The way I laughed so hard at this title. 😂 It can really feel like that sometimes.
You said, "I’m tempted to be hard on myself for this, but this is exactly how these systems are designed to work."
That's the crux of the matter. We are all up against these systems that are designed to make us addicted. It takes an enormous effort to resist it these days. The fact that you notice these patterns in yourself and are that aware of it is a really good thing. Give yourself plenty of grace. And thanks for sharing this. :)
I’m glad it made you laugh 😂 I was clearly FED UP!
I feel like God has been making my heart more and more sensitive to the time spent scrolling/using my phone. A year ago, I wasn’t nearly as aware.
Thanks for taking the time to read this 🫶🏼
Love your raw honesty! Thank you!
Can you tell I wrote this during a breakdown 😅 but thank you! I’ve honestly considered deleting this lol
Don’t overthink it girl! 🤍
The funny thing about the social media pull is that we don't actually need something else in those frantic moments, we need stillness. I have been awkwardly "treating myself" to a minute of quiet breathing, asking myself how I feel and what I want - and more often than not, I am directed back to what is going on in my home, not away from it. Write the things down on a list so it's not tumbling around in my brain. Do the next right thing.
The noise can be such a distraction from what God has right in front of us.
That’s such a good way to put it!!