Friend, hear me out….
I think it’s important to know where I started this year to understand why it’s important to take social media breaks. When I began my social media journey, and began to level up with more traction, I failed to realize the value of my influence. I remember turning down multiple paid collaborations because I didn’t understand how it related to my field of influence. I felt in my spirit that God wanted me to do something different, I just didn’t know what that was at the time. I knew that my influence was bigger than me. I knew that the journey I was about to embark on was going to humble me. I didn’t want to chase things that would bring me fame and recognition. I also didn’t want to be the person that was living to please others. I simultaneously started to delve deeper into my faith, and my purpose transitioned from pleasing self to pleasing God.
I began distancing myself from worldly practices and reconnected with myself and God. At the rise of my influence, I knew that it was important to be grounded, so that I was able to discern any future opportunities that came along. Taking this approach brought me peace and comfort.
If you follow me on social media, you have noticed the change of me going from multiple posts a day, to one post a day, to where’s Lisa?! This was by design. Social media became overwhelming, as I simultaneously juggled being a single mom, working a full time job, running a blog, and building my clothing brand, Lillie Street. I wanted to focus on social media, but not at the expense of my sanity. I knew that in order to fully show up on social media, I would have to pour back into my cup with the help of God first. I began to catch up on my “me time” by reading, praying, journaling, stretching, meditating, minimizing my to do list, and engaging more with my family and friends. This allowed me to be so much more at peace with myself and God. This pause also allowed me to refocus on where my focuses needed to shift on social media.
Sometimes we need to pause in order to realign our focuses and priorities. As we grow, the things and people that are connected to us will grow with us, or fall away. This is a good thing and a repetitive process that will allow your connections to gain more value from your process. Friend, never lose sight of where you are going, and what you are striving for. Don’t rush your process. The world will wait for you to return when it’s time. Focus on valuing yourself first.