Why I quit social media - my advice for artists and creatives

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UPDATE November 2021:
There have been a lot of questions and comments about this video recently, although it's from 2019. Here are the things that keep being asked/said and that I unfortunately can't answer individually any more:

1. Q: "You didn't quit social media because you're still on Youtube."
A: I know that YT can be regarded as social media. So technically, yes, I'm still on social media. You got me. However, I don't use YT in that way at all. I use browser plugins that hide feeds, I only watch very few channels that interest me. I use Youtube to learn new stuff, keep in touch with my favorite artists, and yes, also to promote my blog. As long as it's still fun for me to make new videos, I will. I take breaks from YT for extended periods. Of course I'm aware that Youtube can be addictive and awful.

2. Q: "How do you promote your business/attract clients/get commissions without social media?"
A: I've done several videos about this (listed below). I have a website with my portfolio, I blog regularly and I have this YT channel
My best advice: If you want to make a living from this, build your skills first, then start putting yourself out there.
Social media won't help you get better at what you want to do, it will just eat up your time and your creativity and self-confidence.

3. Q: "In this day and age you need social media to build a business/make a living with your art."
A: I know it's difficult to do this without Instagram or TikTok, but it's possible. I do it too. And it works. :) Don't let yourself be distracted, work on your skills and put great work out there. A bit of social media won't hurt when done right, but don't let it eat up all your time and attention.

If you want to learn more about my journey and how I promote my art business without social media, take the time and watch the follow-up videos I created about this topic (TLDR: I quit everything besides this YT channel):
One year after I quite social media pt1:    • One year after I quit social media 🌿 ...  
One year after I quite social media pt2:    • One year after I quit social media 🌿 ...  
Going back to social media?    • Видео  
Quitting social media for good:    • Quitting social media again (for good)  

And in blog form if you prefer to read:
https://juliabausenhardt.com/one-year...
https://juliabausenhardt.com/one-year...
https://juliabausenhardt.com/going-ba...
https://juliabausenhardt.com/quitting...

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My original blog post:
https://juliabausenhardt.com/why-i-qu...

Resources for further reading:
If you’re thinking about changing your social media habits, read these books and articles to form your own opinion:

Books:
Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport - Deep Work
Jaron Lanier - Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Sherry Turkle - Alone Together
Nicholas Carr - The Shallows

Documentary:
The Great Hack: https://www.thegreathack.com

Articles:
Social media is a threat to democracy: Carole Cadwalladr speaks at TED2019: https://blog.ted.com/social-media-is-...

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