A Student's Guide to Life

  If you're like me, you're thinking  Why would anyone ever want to go a full day without social media ?  That was exactly what went through my head when I heard that I needed to stay off of social media for 24 hours. I thought it would be terrible. I thought it would be boring. I thought it would be impossible. It was none of those things.  Whether you're considering leaving social media for a short time or you just want to hear about an incredible experience, keep reading to see what my 24 hours taught me! Benefits I Realized More time spent pursuing my hobbies More quality time spent with friends Better mental health Better physical health 1. More Time Spent Pursuing Hobbies Between school, homework, and extracurriculars, I often feel like I don't have enough time left for the things I love to do.  From my 24-hour social media fast, I learned that if I don't spend hours scrolling on TikTok or Instagram, I have a lot of downtime to spend pursuing these interests.