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I have been off social media for 30 days now – since 1 August – and it has been absolutely fucking amazing!

Yes, it was a choice and yes, I would 100% recommend you do the same. For the first two weeks I didn’t go onto any social media platforms at all. Nothing. Zero.

For the last week I have been popping into Instagram once in the morning and once in the evening just to scroll through all the Wild Eye guides’ feeds and content and to see it there are any important messages.

Having had a total break from the online world, do you know what I found when I returned? What I felt?

Nothing.
I found nothing.
I felt nothing.

Social media right now is filled with a lot more negativity than usual and a lot of false positivity, bordering on toxic positivity. It’s actually pretty messed up how much of a shitshow scrolling through Instagram is right now. I have literally been spending less than 3 minutes total per day scrolling through my feed and I still feel I have gained nothing when I close the app.

Variants.
Delta.
Kabul.
Afghanistan.
Lockdowns.
Travel bans.
Red lists.

And then, mixed in between all that, motivational quotes from people who wouldn’t know positivity if it hit them in the face. People who are pretty fucked up, like most of us right now, and who are trying to convince themselves that they’re okay but then stress themselves out even more by checking their posts again and again every few minutes to look for validation from strangers and to not feel so alone.

A few weeks ago when I left the social media world I chose alone, and it has been amazing! I decided to go deep and look at the person in the mirror and once and for all decide who he is, what he wants and what he will no longer be concerned about or entertain.

I made a choice. And the choice was me. I purposefully, and very intentionally, went to a dark, dark place in order to find what I was looking for in order to finally allow that little voice that has been saying that there’s more to this thing called life. The voice that has been saying that it’s time to actually focus on me, not give a fuck what anybody else thinks of choices I am going to make and to live life.

I have made choices. Big ones. Huge. And down the line I will be sharing the changed me. New me. New website. And I can’t wait.

Some changes have already been made and I have absolutely zero interest in sharing it online. None! And you know what, that makes it way more special because it’s for me. Even my training, which has been going better than it has at any point during the last 3 years, is for me. No more posts on IG. For me. Only. And that is something I think a lot of people are missing round about now. Passion, purpose and personal goals.

When will I be back on social? No idea at all but I do know it will be when I really want to and when I’m ready to share again. But this time, it will be on my terms.

Oh, on top of my regular training I have also started jogging in the morning hence the picture of Louis, my black pug, who joins me one morning a week.

I’ll be blogging on here for now, until my new website goes live, so if you want to stay in touch and up to date this is where you’ll find me. Not on the Gram.

Hope you’re all well.

And trust me, take a break from social.

It is… delightful.

Until next time.

G.

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Comments (18)

Glad to here, all is good with you

Thanks Kerry. Going well and probably better than it has in a long time! 🙂

Good for you I’m happy for you ??❤️

Glad to see you back, missed the am ☕️☕️☕️ But totally understand about getting off social media. It can be very depressing with bad news and negativity. So now just looking forward to your emails.

Thanks Mauree! Missing the coffee videos as well – will be back down the line with a change or two – but going well. Being off social has been absolutely amazing!

Hey Gerry
Huge kudos to you for getting off the social circus!! I have been weening myself off bit by bit and you know what i have found??? The people who want to stay in touch do and those who don’t…well…they have to do them. Self-care, self-thoughts, focused research and readings more time for my famjam, Chuck, Titan and Brooklyn…Give you fur kids hugs and hope to see you at some point…KUDOS

Thanks a lot guys! Furkids are great and life in general going really well! Best regards from Africa and look forward to seeing you again one day somewhere in the world.

Honestly I am over social media too, but I keep my personal page to myself and have as little followers as possible and NO negativity! I unfollow A LOT and that makes my social media experience better! But yes for work, we doing ok and I am focusing on Ulovane and what works for us and trying not to freak out over copy cats!! Anyways I am glad you are doing OK, I have been checking in with Johan to make sure you are OK! I am glad you are back, on your own terms! All the best and take care Cx

Love the idea of a small personal and positive account! The copy cats, they’ll always be there – ignore them!

Take care and look forward to catching up again soon.

G

I always wanted to go off social media for sometime…but i was hesitant. After reading this article i have finally gone off all socials. Lets see how it goes 🙂

It’s so worth it!!! Enjoy!

Hi Gerry,
Glad to hear from you, here. Personally I stop posting any “updates” on any social media a couple of years ago. However, sometimes I do still scroll and follow the updates of select people, and browse for inspiration from others. I noticed that you were on “full-swing” on IG few months before you took a break from IG. I understand though it’s for brand awareness, like what Gary V. is suggesting.

I always appreciate your honest and interesting tips, beautiful photos, and meaningful quotes. Indeed, there’s more to this thing called life. Everyone has their own ‘process’ of realizing that, and becoming a better person after. I wish you well and have awesome days ahead. Keep the posts coming 🙂

Means a lot, thanks so much. ???

You are an awesome and very honest guy Gerry ??…keep going and stay true to yourself. Looking forward to hear more about your journey. May God bless and protect you abundantly ?! Cheers from Bruno in Switzerland

Means a lot, thanks so very much!!

Stay safe!

G

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