My Facebook account is officially being permanently deleted as of today.
A decision that did not come lightly and without quite a bit of forethought. Let me share a little bit of the journey that has led me here today:
I used to hold onto things “just in case”—clothes that didn’t fit, papers I never looked at, sentimental objects tied to old versions of myself. But as I cleared my space, I realized I was also making room for peace, clarity, and a new sense of who I am today.
Decluttering wasn’t just about my home—it was about my whole life. It started small, with donating a box of items here and there. Then I sold a few things, donated some bigger boxes, and sold a few more. Before I knew it, I realized how much freedom I could create in my home by letting go.
After seeing what letting go could do for my family, I started to let go of some of the things we felt compelled to do on a regular basis. Specifically this year, my kids are not signed up for any extracurricular activities. And they are not only not broken, but also thriving!
My approach to social media has been the same. I let go of feeling like I needed to grow on social media with my business. I thought I needed all of these social accounts to ensure people could find me if they needed me. Then I realized that people would show up where I put in the effort. E.g., the podcast.
Which leads me back to deleting Facebook. I have had Facebook since the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004. I was attending school two blocks from Fenway Park, and real things were happening in the city as the Red Sox had just won a title they hadn’t won since 1918. Meanwhile, a few miles down the road at Harvard University, Marky Mark had just launched Facebook, exclusively for people with a .edu email address.
Through the years, I built my friends list, updated my status, made stupid posts, and profound ones (if I do say so myself), sold my stuff, created Facebook groups, connected with old friends, and so much more. It seems great, but it took up too much of my time.
When I think about the life I want to build for my family, the dreams my husband and I have, and the real, genuine connections I want to build, having a Facebook account didn’t add to the list of actions needed to achieve these dreams.
So, here I am, after a month of waiting. It takes 30 days for the account to officially be eliminated. It’s officially gone. I had my doubts, I thought about going back a couple of times, and in the end, I decided it was no longer a part of my life.
Do I regret it? Not even for a minute. And I’m so excited to get the time back I had spent there. Now, to let go of the other apps...
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About The Author:
Megs from the Organizing an ADHD Brain podcast brings a refreshing and relatable approach to organizing, specifically tailored for those with ADHD. She combines practical tips with empathy, helping listeners understand how to create systems that work for their unique brains while minimizing overwhelm and maximizing productivity.
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