Why I’m Kind of Over Social Media Right Now

Dare I even say it out loud?

For the past few months, I’ve been struggling with this. I go back and forth between my absolute passion for this crazy thing called social media and my complete disdain for it. I’m yet to settle on a happy medium. I used to thrive on thinking up angles, aiming to create something visually stunning. Crafting clever 140 character tweets. But now I’m feeling a bit meh about the whole thing.

If I take a photo and there’s a complete mess in the background, does it really matter to anyone? Does it affect my life in any way, shape or form? If a tweet goes unfavourited… is it a big deal? The answer is a resounding no.

Social media is unlike anything that’s ever come before it. We all get up in arms over Twitter and Instagram algorithms. Change is tough you guys, I know.

I used to strive towards a certain excellent on social. I wanted my life to look a certain way and I still do to some degree. You won’t see me complaining much on social, it’s not my space for that. (It’s usually Joe who gets to hear ALL my worldly complaints, mainly when there’s a lack of caffeine in my system).

Lately, I’ve been scrolling through the feeds on Instagram without posting. I’ve been quieter on Twitter. I have less to say, less to snap. I’m not sure what’s happened but I’m kind of over social media right now. Achieving the perfect Insta photo doesn’t really get me excited like it used to (RIP to the flatlay).

I’ve seen that a lot of you out there feel the same.

We’re all a bit sick of the ‘Perfect Instagram Theme. I think it’s because your life actually isn’t a theme *gasp*. And unless you’re controlling a work or brand related account, I don’t think it should be perfect. Show off the hot mess that is your life. In my opinion, it’s cool to be messy, to be a bit out there and filter a bit less.

That said, I’m not perfect. I love editing in Adobe Lightroom. Brightening photos, getting a crisp clarity level. It’s a high that in this profession makes sense, right?

I took a photo of myself yesterday when I was shopping. I’ve been 100% discouraged about my fitness levels and the way I look at the moment. This time two years ago I was training for a marathon and was all kinds of fierce. But, I tried on an outfit yesterday and felt amazing. So I snapped it.

And then I thought? Eh, the background is a disgrace. 

I’m making a commitment to get real. Across all of my accounts, I’m ready to go rogue. Maybe overshare. Maybe share a photo that kind of sucks. But hey, social media reconstruction doesn’t happen overnight. So maybe I’ll just be me.

Kelly xx