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Anya's avatar

This is 100% true! I have recently been feeling very down about myself and my life and was ashamed to admit to the people in my life that I was depressed. Every interaction I had I was playing a fake version of myself and I just felt so disconnected and wasting what are meant to be the best years of my life. I decided to take a month off of all social media & my phone and I could not believe how different I felt and feel now.

I have a better understanding of myself and my life and went from having panic attacks and anxiety over the most mundane things to being outgoing and am slowly learning to have fun again. It’s by no means a solution to my issues but it has been the first step I needed to work towards a better way of living. Sometimes all it requires is to take a break and self reflect!

I was worried not speaking to my friends or family for such a long time would create animosity and distance however I came back on and was surprised at how understanding everyone was and supportive.

I now reduce my screen time to 2hrs a day (it was 10-14hrs before) and I cannot recommend it enough!

Thanks Matt for such another great newsletter! :)

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Janine's avatar

I am really really enjoying these spontaneous newsletters. You are kinda always spot on and in the perfect moment. Thanks! (:

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