4 Things I’ve learned since taking a 4-month social media break

4 Things I’ve Learned Since Taking a 4-Month Social Media Break

By: Christian Mosi

4 Things I’ve learned since taking a 4-month social media break

The day was October 28th and I told myself that this will be my last time logging on to most of my social media platforms. Frustrated with what the world has to offer, I felt that it was best to rethink what 2020 means to me. 2020 will go down in history as a year that has brought so much pain, sadness and growth.  Our environment changed quickly, and it was up to us to take care of ourselves and loved ones.

 Let’s take it back to 2019, I moved from Orlando, Fl to New York City and so much has changed in that particular year. I was looking forward to getting settled in a new city and starting a new career. 2019 was hard for me because I decided to leave everything I knew to start something brand new. IT was hard because I didn’t have any particular direction on how I was going to make these dreams a reality, but I knew it had to get done.

Now back in 2020 things that took years to change are happening weekly! We are in the middle of a global pandemic, during this time I’m trying to stabilize living arrangements and trying to balance a new protocol in my professional career.

In my professional career COVID-19 was like an episode of the Twilight Zone that kept getting intense every week. After the Covid Vaccine was finally created I knew that behind the hard works of all the healthcare professionals this was a turning point in my life and career.

I have always loved working in healthcare and during this pandemic it has brought me closer to personal feelings I knew I never had. Which was the need to educate communities especially POC how important it is to be healthy and debunking any myths around healthcare and the Corona Virus.

I want to share somethings with you that truly has transformed my life these past 4 months;

Time

The essence of time is something you should never take for granted. After moving into my new apartment, I would sit in silence reflecting on the minutes which turned into hours and later days. Every minute in the day has a purpose how are you using these days to contribute to your success. Never waste time because you can never get it back. I learned that not only appreciate the time you may have with love ones but do everything you can while you still can because you never know when the last time will be.

Fear has no room in your heart

Sometimes fear can leave us frozen and not ready to make the next steps in life. I have missed big opportunities due to fear and let people continue to hurt my feelings because I was afraid to speak up for myself. Moving to NYC has shown me that if you allow fear to choke your every decision in life you will never learn the lessons that matter the most in life.  Learn to let go of anything that you are afraid of and walk towards your fears. When you can conquer your fears, you are untouchable.

Self Care

Self-care isn’t about buying the latest Gucci sneaker and saying “I worked hard for this I need it “Self-care is also more than spending days in the best med spa in Manhattan. From last year to now I learned that saving money for a rainy day is part of self-care! When you cannot take care of yourself that is another form of neglect.  Tackle those bills and create a financial plan for your self so you will not be burden with any outstanding debt. I try to take an hour a week to listen to music, write about things that I have observed in the week and most of all get in to alignment with your body and soul.

Praise every personal milestone

If you committed to a new diet, started a new job or take a leap of faith towards a new business give yourself a pat on the back. Sometimes we reflect on the negatives in our life and not how we crushed a goal that probably took years to start.  For years I would always be so hard on myself about reaching different ages in my life and not accepting what I have accomplished. I noticed that if it wasn’t for those small victories the bigger ones would not have the same meaning!

These are just some things I have observed over my social media break, I must admit I missed social media to connect with friends and family, but I learned so much about myself, New York City and my blog that I think you will be so happy to see. I’m back and this time for good!