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How is this different from a pros and cons list?

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LifestyleUpdated Jan 2026

Should I Delete Social Media? A Values-Based Decision Framework

Social media drains your time and mental energy, but you worry about losing connections, missing out, and seeming weird for not being online. You're caught between the platform's grip on your attention and your growing sense that it's making you less happy.

Key Takeaway

This decision is fundamentally about Mental Health vs. Authentic Connection. Your choice will also impact your time and attention.

The Core Values at Stake

This decision touches on several fundamental values that may be in tension with each other:

Mental Health

Your psychological wellbeing and how social media affects it. Consider whether scrolling improves or damages your mood and self-image.

Authentic Connection

Your desire for real relationships vs. performative online interaction. Evaluate whether social media helps or substitutes for genuine connection.

Time and Attention

Your most precious resources and how social media consumes them. Consider what you'd do with reclaimed hours and mental energy.

Staying Informed

Your need to know what's happening in your community and world. Consider whether social media is your best source of information.

Professional Necessity

Whether your career requires social media presence. Some industries genuinely need it; many don't despite assumptions.

5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself

Before making this decision, work through these questions honestly:

1How do I feel after spending time on social media—energized or drained?
2What would I do with the time I currently spend scrolling?
3Which connections would I actually lose vs. maintain through other means?
4Do I use social media intentionally or compulsively?
5Is my professional life genuinely dependent on social media presence?

Key Considerations

As you weigh this decision, keep these important factors in mind:

Your relationship with specific platforms (not all are equal)

Alternative ways to maintain important connections

Professional or business implications

The option of reducing use vs. full deletion

How to stay informed about events and communities

Your ability to moderate use vs. needing abstinence

FOMO and whether it fades after initial withdrawal

Watch Out For: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Social media companies design their products to create FOMO that keeps you scrolling. But most of what you'd 'miss' is noise. The important events and relationships in your life don't depend on social media. Real FOMO is missing your actual life while watching others perform theirs.

Make This Decision With Clarity

Don't just guess. Use Dcider to calculate your alignment score and make decisions that truly reflect your values.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose touch with friends if I delete social media?

Not the ones who matter. Real friends will text, call, or email. You may lose casual acquaintances, but that's often a net positive—more energy for meaningful relationships. Many people find their close friendships improve after leaving social media.

Should I delete or just reduce social media use?

Depends on your personality. Some people can moderate; others find the design makes that impossible. Try a 30-day break first. If you felt great and struggled to return, that's your answer. If you missed specific benefits, targeted use might work.

Is social media really bad for mental health?

Research increasingly suggests yes, especially for heavy users and younger people. Comparison, doom-scrolling, and addictive design patterns impact mood and self-esteem. But effects vary—pay attention to how you personally feel before and after using.

What do I do instead of scrolling social media?

Initially, you'll feel bored—that's the addiction fading. Then: read books, pursue hobbies, exercise, have real conversations, learn skills, be present in the moment. Most people find they have more time than they realized and feel more content.

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Should I Adopt a Minimalist Lifestyle?

You're overwhelmed by stuff—cluttered spaces, endless organizing, and the weight of possessions. Minimalism promises freedom and clarity, but you worry about getting rid of things you'll regret, seeming eccentric, or going too extreme.

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You know your diet should change, but the landscape of nutritional advice is contradictory and overwhelming. Every approach claims to be the answer—keto, vegan, paleo, intuitive eating. You're trying to figure out what actually works and whether you can stick with it.

People Also Considered

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Sources

Hunt, M. G., et al. (2018). No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.doi:10.1521/jscp.2018.37.10.751
Tromholt, M. (2016). The Facebook Experiment: Quitting Facebook Leads to Higher Levels of Well-Being. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

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