Goodbye Facebook!
Regina Carey, M.Ed.
Igniting JOY in People, Companies, and Communities! I empower individuals to TAKE ACTION on their lives by embracing the art of slowing down to move forward with purpose. Speaker | Coach | Neurodiversity Advocate
“Your inner growth is completely dependent upon the realization that the only way to find peace and contentment is to stop thinking about yourself.” ~ Michael A. Singer ?
Today, I'm sharing something deeply personal—a decision that has been a long time coming, yet one that fills me with a mix of apprehension and liberation. It's time to bid farewell to Facebook.
For years, I've struggled with the paradox of social media—the beauty of connection and the weight of comparison, the vulnerability of sharing and the erosion of privacy. I've come to realize that Facebook, for all its benefits, often serves as a breeding ground for disconnection and disengagement from our true selves.
As I reflect on the values that currently guide my life—health and leadership—I find that I am happier and healthier when I pay attention to the humans and animals right in front of me. My true leadership skills cannot be fully developed if I'm watching what everyone else is doing day in and day out.
So, here's to a Facebook-free future filled with real connections, genuine conversations, and maybe even a little extra sunshine (because lets face it, Facebook's algorithm can't compete with Mother Nature's beauty).
I say thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the lessons learned. But it's time for me to walk away—to rise strong, to embrace my power, and to forge deeper connections in the spaces that matter most. (In the meantime, please connect with me on LinkedIn or send me a personal note. Thank you!)
CHALLENGE: Listen. Really listen to the rest of the sentence you keep saying to yourself, "I should really..." Do it. Stop wanting to do it. Do the thing. DO THE THING! The time is now.
Make it a strong day! ??????
Independent Play Advisor/ Team Leader with Discovery Toys
10 个月Good for you! I am often frustrated by the plethora of ads and "suggested for you" posts on FB but at this point it is a large part of my business so I'll be sticking with it until I can find a platform better suited to the way I need to run my business.
Associate Dean, Admissions, Student Life, and Inclusivity at Michigan State University
10 个月Congratulations! I did it 2 years ago and delighted at the change.
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10 个月Great reminder to listen to our guts! I've been feeling the same way about Instagram lately which is why I've moved across to explore LinkedIn and already feeling so much relief. I think it's so important in business that we show up in ways that really feed our energy rather than forcing what we think we 'should' be doing.
Founder & Executive Director, Cameras For Girls. Keynote Speaker. Published Author. Ethical Photographer/Storyteller Consultant. 2023 Vital Voices Fellow, 2024 Vital Voices Leadership Fellow. ??
10 个月Glad I am not alone Regina Carey, M.Ed. - while we still have a platform, I don't engage on "Fakebook" because not only is the discourse harmful to my mental health, but I don't see any value in being on the platform.