You know that I often recommend that we who live the diplomatic lives need to use social media for good. But was I using it for good? This question prompted my month-long detox from my personal social media accounts. I had two major insights during the detox. First, social media can be a powerful tool of connection when we use it mindfully. It’s an avenue for mindless consumption of ideas, thoughts and stuff when we don’t. Secondly, you and I get to decide who we let into our online lives, just like we do in our ‘real’ lives. Can you review who you’ve let into your online – and therefore, real – life? I reckon you can. Links Website: www.thelonelydiplomat.com Blog post: ‘The Lonely Diplomat: lessons from my social media detox’ at https://bit.ly/3fHdJXW My book: https://amzn.to/3brZTXr Dr Vivek Murthy ‘Together’: https://amzn.to/3exQE9T Seminars, coaching and other services: www.thelonelydiplomat.com/services Please, support my work: www.thelonelydiplomat.com/support Subscribe: www.thelonelydiplomat.com/subscribe Contact me: [email protected]