Taking a break from social media is definitely one of the harder tasks for teens nowadays, especially since we're practically doing everything on our electronics. I decided to go on a break from Snapchat and Instagram, my two most used social media platforms, as a sort of detox from our fast-paced culture. It's really not easy - straying from talking and distracting myself during the summer is really difficult when I just want to be connected. This podcast outlines why I did it, the pros and cons of social media, and what are the things I've learned from breaks and my history with mainstream culture.
