As a ’90s kid, I love that I grew up in a time before smartphones and social media. It meant I could actually experience life without feeling the need to capture every single moment for my hypothetical future grandkids. I’m pretty relieved that I survived my teenage years without the added drama of social media – one less thing to embarrass myself with, phew! But hey, now I’m faced with the hilarious task of navigating this social media craze with my daughter. It’s like becoming a digital Sherpa to guide her through the mountain of likes and followers.

I gradually discovered that avoiding certain websites became as effortless as avoiding vegetables during childhood. Surprisingly, I didn’t miss those sites at all! And after a few months of steering clear of Instagram, my fascination with the mundane details of strangers’ lives vanished like my motivation on a Monday morning. This change brought about various benefits.