It's been about a month since I deleted the Reddit app off my phone, specifically to make more time for reading and writing.

The first few days were a bit of a shock as I didn't realize just how much of a distraction it had been. I noticed I was feeling more emotionally intense with certain things once I'd stopped scrolling out of habit.

I'll still always have a soft spot for Reddit, as it was there for many during some very difficult times of my life, and I don't think it's all bad if it's used in moderation.

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LINKS

1) ⁠⁠RECLAIM YOUR LIFE: HOW DELETING SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BOOST MENTAL HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, by Mountains Therapy

2) 33 Reddit-Approved Tips for Self-Improvement and Better Mental Health, by Verywell Mind

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ABOUT ME: Hello! I’m Jess Chua—a writer, artist, and corporate professional sharing quick thoughts on life, creativity, writing, art, and tackling occasional speech anxiety. I’ve also been running a website since the internet’s “vintage” days.

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