No Social Media Challenge: Reflection

Since I have been back on social media, I have noticed many changes in my routine. Last week, I interacted more with my family. Even the first day I was back to the Pinterest world, I was more disconnected with those around me. Only did I recognize the strength of this disconnection when I returned to social media. I had grown used to the idea of being aware of those around me, but it was almost too easy to revert back to my old habits. As a result, I have resolved to use social media for its original purpose; therefore, I will try to only access social media in a way that does not distract from the moment. 
This challenge has been good for me. I have enjoyed taking a social media fast in order to experience the joy of simply living. I was able to attend an event without worrying about taking a perfect picture for Instagram or for my Snapchat story. 
On a similar note, the first Instagram post I made after this challenge was complete was a "Senior Sunday" post. I found myself checking my notifications every thirty seconds to see if any one new liked my post yet. 
"Isn't this exact behavior the reason I did that challenge?" I asked myself.
"Why, it is indeed!" I responded. 
What was the point of this whole challenge? If I only don't care about my social media for a week, what good does it do? 
I would like to encourage everyone, myself included, to take this journey to the next level. No, I'm not going to completely fast from social media again for at least a little while, but that doesn't mean I can't live out the purpose of this challenge. 

When I make a post, I will try to not worry about how many likes it gets. I won't stress myself over taking an amazing selfie to share with my friends. My identity is not found in social media. Your identity is not found in social media. 
Take a deep breath. It's okay to have a less than perfect Snapchat story, or even not have one at all. Just relax and have fun with it. Use it to deepen your existing relationships. Social media can be fun when used correctly. It is unfortunate that so many people choose to use it incorrectly these days. 
What are some ways you will experience life rather than your what social media tells you is life? Leave a comment to share your thoughts.