How Leaving Instagram has Impacted My Life & Business

Career Foresight | Future of Work for Creative Professionals

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In 2020, I decided to stop using Instagram for both personal and business purposes. The main reasons were my pursuit of mental sanity and peace, and to focus on building my business in more sustainable ways.

The reason I’m including this episode in this season focused on the future or work topics is because it’s pretty countercultural. As more technology, tools and platforms become available, there is going to be an even more increased demand on our attention and time. While technology can facilitate a lot of amazing opportunities for creative professionals, it can also distract us and dilute our ideas and efforts if we aren’t intentional about our use.

I believe that the ability to assess and make decisions about where we spend our time and what we give our attention to is a crucial skill for creative professionals in the future of work. The hardest part may be being willing to give up something good for something that could be great.

In this episode I’ll share:

What led me to make the decision to leave Instagram in 2020
What things I hoped to experiment, learn and test for my business during the time off Instagram
The benefits and consequences I’ve seen so far after almost 3 months off Instagram

Then, I’m answering a listener question from Jordan about how to start embracing her creative strengths and leveraging them in her career. I can’t wait for that discussion!

Find full show notes here: https://www.jenniferspoelma.com/podcast-feed/leaving-instagram

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