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Reader Q&A #3 | How can I keep up with the news and trends without social media?
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Reader Q&A #3 | How can I keep up with the news and trends without social media?

Spoiler: it's easier than you think.

Jan 10, 2025
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What first started out as a way to connect with friends and family, has evolved into a trend machine, a news broadcast, and an entertainment platform. Should all of these things be wrapped up into one platform? I’d argue no, but you already know that.

I wasn’t immune to it. I genuinely got the majority of my news from Instagram. Since I was consuming it via someone who I felt was reputable (Mosheh), I justified the lack of depth. I knew what was trending in fashion (despite a wardrobe of mostly yoga pants). I was on top of the latest in home decor (color!). I had a saved folder of new recipes to try, crafts to set up for my kids, and DIY projects that I would definitely get to.

When I was finally ready to leave social media, I was worried I’d miss out on so much, that I’d be so out of the loop.

Guess what? I’m not. I created a system to keep up with the important stuff, and I cut out the things that didn’t really matter to me. I actually have a better understanding of the news because I’m not reading snippets in Instagram stories. I have my finger on the pulse of things that I actually care about.

Today’s reader question could have come from me a year ago. I wish I could have given year-ago me this essay. I might have quit sooner.

Before we dive in, a reminder that today’s essay is a paid subscriber exclusive. If you’d like to submit a question to be answered in a future installment, message me or submit a question on the chat.

Q: I want to quit social media. It no longer feels like a healthy choice for me, but I just feel like I’m going to miss out on so much. It’s where I get my news, it’s where I keep up on the latest trends, it’s where I learn recipes, etc. I don’t know how to keep up with life without social media.

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