Why I Deleted All My Social Media

In 2010, I (18 years)was at a computer cafe, creating my first Facebook account. I was excited, entering a new era of socializing. Now I could make friends around the world.

It still gives me chills to think about that moment.

Soon after, in 2011, I got my first phone where I could access not just Facebook but a lot more.

The door of the internet had just opened for me.

I used to recharge 1 GB of data per month in those times.

Fast forward to 2025.

I hardly open Facebook. Instagram has replaced it. LinkedIn is something I hated—I don’t know why—but I had to create an account for job purposes and just be present for the sake of it. Twitter, now X, lost the spark it used to have. The reality is that on social media, most of the content is a total waste, and you open it once and suddenly the force of negativity holds you and makes your day horrible. Well, this happens with me all the time. I am sure it’s true for others too.

On a personal level, I am a very isolated person. I like to be alone. Notifications from these platforms just give me anxiety. How can I socialize with everyone at the same time? NOT FOR ME, for sure.

Over those years, I have tried to delete them but couldn’t. This time, I have done it.

See, I still feel FOMO because these are the places where people hang out and attention flows. This means I am decreasing my chances to get discovered and leaving opportunities on the table.

But at this time, I don’t want that. I am sure there will be some other way to find connections and business.

And I don’t want to target the masses. I need a few clients with whom I can work passionately and build real impact.

I am sure I can find them through email and other ways.

If you are considering deleting all this noise, then I just say: do it and welcome to the peace club.