Taking Another Break from Facebook: Why I'm Saying Goodbye (Again)

I know this isn’t an airport and I don’t need to announce my departure… but I’m once again taking a break from Facebook.

A few months ago, I did a much-needed social media cleanse. I decluttered my Facebook-controlled groups and left a bunch of chats that were no longer serving me. Some groups were simply inactive, while others filled my phone with endless notifications. Sometimes I wonder if anyone has to go to work, considering the constant flow of messages in these chats! 🙄

Between Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and now even Strava, it's overwhelming to keep up with all the direct messaging platforms. That’s why I decided to simplify things. Because as of last weekend, I’m once again taking a break from Facebook, and this time, I’m not sure when or if I’ll be back.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott

Why I Left Facebook (Again)

This isn’t the first time I’ve stepped away from Facebook. A few years ago I also took an extended break. But after moving to Vancouver, I reactivated my profile to help build a new community. Many of my running and…