2025 has sparked a mini social media audit for me. I’ve been reflecting on what it means to me, what I want from it, and what I want to avoid. This wasn’t something I planned to do — it’s just how my mind works sometimes. Earlier this week I finally shuttered my Facebook account, and today I’ve been thinking about my current favourite place to hang out online, Bluesky. Our digital experience can feel overwhelming, with a constant stream of updates on news, politics, and sports.

After nearly two decades of scrolling, I’ve finally decided to log out of Facebook for good. It’s not even the recent news about Mark Zuckerberg’s flirting with Trump that pushed me to this decision, it’s the overwhelming clutter. The platform that once connected me to friends and family has transformed into an endless hellstream of adverts and mind-numbing videos, all vying for my attention. I can’t remember when I last opened the app and saw an update from someone I know.