Taking Life Offline
By Carly Burr
Taking Life Offline Feb 19, 2024
34. "Is it even possible to live without social media?"
Is it even possible to live without social media?
I was asked this recently and it took me back! What are we limiting ourselves to? Literally anything is possible if we believe it is! This episode is all about POSSIBILITY!
xx
Carly
MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE.
33. How I'm building my business without traditional social media
Have a business but hate social media? You're not alone. Almost half of my community feels this way. Either has a business, or wants to and doesn't want to rely on social media.
In this episode I talk about what i'm doing in real time to build my community and business without what i call traditional social media. I believe it's possible, let's figure this out together!
xxCarly
Let's connect, offline!
MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries.Join my letter HERE.
32. What do YOU want? Silence external voices and tune into YOU.
What do YOU want? Without the external opinions and influence from others, what do YOU want? Time to tune into you! xx Carly MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE.
031: So you deleted Instagram and now you're addicted to YouTube..
So you deleted Instagram and now you're addicted to YouTube..you're not alone! This has been a hot topic in my free community offline, let's talk about it. xx Carly
MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka The Offline Diaries HERE.
030: Why is *everyone* leaving social media?
Is it just me or does it feel like there are a lot of people even BIG names leaving social media right now? There's a shift happening, people are tired of spending all this time on social media and they're past burnout, exhaustion..the offline movement is happening slowly but surely, what are your thoughts? I'd appreciate it if you took my quick survey about social media detoxes, it'll take maybe 30 seconds, thank you in advance!! xx
30 SECOND SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX SURVEY HERE.
MY FREE COMMUNITY, OFFLINE: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE. https://carlyburr.com/
029: You don't have to prove anything, to anyone. (stop seeking external validation)
How do we get out of this mindset that we have to prove something to people online? I’m excited to discuss this today and share my take and i’d love to hear yours! xx Carly
MY FREE COMMUNITY, OFFLINE: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE.
028: All the time lost on social media...was it worth it?
If we looked back at the end of our lives and saw all the hours, days, weeks and months that we spent on social media or beyond that avoiding discomfort do you think you’d say it was worth it?
This is to a message to start acting for the future, live in the now but act for the future. I’d you want to be mentally healthier her etc. you have to act now you have to make changes now.
xx
Carly
Let's connect, offline!
MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY:
Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
My weekly letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE.
027: Why we DON'T take action (even though we really want to!)
Today we're talking about why we don't start taking action even though we should and on the flip side why we don't stop taking certain actions that we know aren't serving us.
I'm determined to live my life in action, i'm committed! Hopefully after listening today you will be too!
xx
Carly
MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY. Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries.Join my letter HERE.
026: How to stop using Social Media as an “escape”
Social media serves as the escape for many out there. The escape from boredom, the escape from reality, the escape from discomfort, the escape from your feelings- from yourself. How do we escape, this escape? We’ve got to face these things head on. Work through them, feel through them, and find a better more productive and constructive way to use our time. Let's break it all down in this episode! xxCarly MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries.Join my letter HERE.
025: Grow your Offline Presence: Step 4
024: Grow your OFFLINE presence: Step 3
I'm letting you in on everything i’ve learned about building an offline presence over the past nearly 9 years as well as what i’m currently learning along my way. Building my offline presence is the umbrella for what i’ve done to help me stay offline for coming up on 9 years this August! It’s been my main focus and mission in my life to live it in a way that is fulfilling enough offline to not need to go on social media to connect with people, or receive validation for my life and my choices. Over the next 4 weeks i’ll be breaking down the 4 main areas that make up my offline presence and this you guys is meant to go beyond the listen! You’ll be challenged in each episode to take specific action to get you active in growing your offline presence, starting today! xx Carly
JOIN MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE.
023: Grow Your OFFLINE Presence: With No Social Media(step 2)
I'm letting you in on everything i’ve learned about building an offline presence over the past nearly 9 years as well as what i’m currently learning along my way. Building my offline presence is the umbrella for what i’ve done to help me stay offline for coming up on 9 years this August! It’s been my main focus and mission in my life to live it in a way that is fulfilling enough offline to not need to go on social media to connect with people, or receive validation for my life and my choices. Over the next 4 weeks i’ll be breaking down the 4 main areas that make up my offline presence and this you guys is meant to go beyond the listen! You’ll be challenged in each episode to take specific action to get you active in growing your offline presence, starting today! I hope you enjoy this video on aspect #2! xx Carly
Listen to aspect #1 of building your OFFLINE presence HERE.
JOIN MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE. carlyburr.com
022: Grow Your OFFLINE Presence: Without Social Media(step 1)
I'm letting you in on everything i’ve learned about building an offline presence over the past nearly 9 years as well as what i’m currently learning along my way. Building my offline presence is the umbrella for what i’ve done to help me stay offline for coming up on 9 years this August! It’s been my main focus and mission in my life to live it in a way that is fulfilling enough offline to not need to go on social media to connect with people, or receive validation for my life and my choices. Over the next 4 weeks i’ll be breaking down the 4 main areas that make up my offline presence and this you guys is meant to go beyond the listen! You’ll be challenged in each episode to take specific action to get you active in growing your offline presence, starting today! xx Carly JOIN MY FREE OFFLINE COMMUNITY: Join the movement & connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my letter HERE. https://carlyburr.com/newsletter https://carlyburr.com/
021: The Consumer Catastrophe
Zoom in on your life, are you primarily consuming not just content but ideas, rather than actively being in the details and producing or creating the life you want and the person you want to be? Don’t let your future your life be the potential next catastrophe when you look back on what you wish you would have done or where you could be had you made the intentional shift from primary consumer to primary producer/creator! xx Carly JOIN THE OFFLINE MOVEMENT! Connect with others on a mission to embrace life offline in my FREE community HERE.
020: You're the problem. (that's good news!)
A little tough love today, you're probably the problem. But before you start rolling your eyes at me or flipping me off..it's actually good news! Because with that, you're also the solution.
Today we're talking about Carol S. Dweck's mindsets: the Fixed vs. the Growth mindset. What they are and how identifying where you're currently at, and making adjustments where necessary will make all the difference in your life!
Let's connect offline through my weekly letter: The Offline Diaries -HERE.
019: Let's talk: A different way to think about Beauty Standards
Let's talk about beauty standards/ beauty pressures that we feel from society today. It's no secret social media has made it easier than ever to feel insecure, dissatisfied with your natural, God given beauty. In my opinion, the procedures etc. aren't the biggest problem. It's the attention these things get. Lucky for us we get to choose what we consume, choose what we give attention to! Let's drop the judgment on ourselves and others! Focus on our decisions, our choices. Desire to be loved and accepted by yourself first, then those who you love, but never by the world. Let's connect, offline through my letter "The Offline Diaries" HERE.
018: The Impact of Social Media: It's no joke.
Some people don't think social media is that big of a deal, but for a lot of people social media is a huge deal. The impact of social media is no joke. In this video I share an email I received from a friend through my letter "The Offline Diaries" she shares the impact social media has had on her life and shared the complete 180 she has been able to create in her life! Join my weekly letter, The Offline Diaries HERE. It's my favorite place to stay connected with you offline! Each week i'll pop into your inbox with inspiration, encouragement and perspective to keep you in action toward leaving social media and living your life, offline.
017: Ditch the Social Media Detox, do this instead.
Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed, annoyed, exhausted, anxious, depressed, overstimulated from the clutter online? If you've ever felt this way you've probably done a social media detox or many social media detoxes in the past.
The social media detox is effective, but it's a temporary fix. I'm here challenging you to view the social media detox differently and to ditch it next time, and do THIS instead.
Finally start getting the closure you need with social media in order to move on with my FREE Checklist to Closure, download it HERE.
016: SOCIAL MEDIA: What's the point?
What is the point of social media for you? I'm talking, why do YOU use it? We have plenty of habits that don't serve us that are just on default. Is social media one of them for you that you haven't taken the time to step back and ask and identify- what is the point of social media for you? I encourage you to do so today!
ACTION STEP: Take a look at your life and identify your default habits, find the ones that aren't serving you and ask, what's the point? Then make plans to take action toward breaking these habits.
Want a step by step guide on how to finally get the closure you need with social media in order to move on? DOWNLOAD MY FREE CHECKLIST TO CLOSURE HERE: JOIN MY FREE MINI COURSE--5 Essential Steps to begin Transitioning away from Social Media HERE:
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? Take my quiz to find out HERE:
Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. I'll motivate you to get your butt offline so you can stop wasting your time, experience more joy and bring back a bit of old school(the good stuff of course) into our modern world.
Join my letter HERE:
015: If walls could talk (a short, straight poem)
If walls could talk they’d tell us the real stories. But obviously they can’t so what’s the point in making assumptions and trying to make up the story of someone else’s perceived life in our minds? Leave their stories to their walls and worry about your own.
As we turn to our walls for their wisdom and view, we’ll soon discover there’s much for us to do.
So put down the screens and look in and not out.
And soon you’ll discover what life’s all about.
Xx
Carly
014: Importance of TIMING when leaving social media
Timing is everything in many aspects of life including when to leave social media. Noone can force you to quit social media, it's on you to answer when you feel the call to leave! And being willing to lean into the timing and take the necessary action to make it to the other side with closure. Want a step by step guide on how to finally get the closure you need with social media in order to move on? DOWNLOAD MY FREE CHECKLIST TO CLOSURE HERE. JOIN MY FREE MINI COURSE--5 Essential Steps to begin Transitioning away from Social Media HERE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? Take my quiz to find out HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. I'll motivate you to get your butt offline so you can stop wasting your time, experience more joy and bring back a bit of old school(the good stuff of course) into our modern world. Join my letter HERE.
013: Over 8 Years Without Social Media: Here's How I Do It
I deleted social media over 8 years ago! There's something very specific I did not long after leaving that has made all the difference in my being able to quit and actually stay off for good. I hope this video helps you consider a new approach to quitting social media and finally taking your life offline! Want a step by step guide on how to finally get the closure you need with social media in order to move on? DOWNLOAD MY FREE CHECKLIST TO CLOSURE HERE. JOIN MY FREE MINI COURSE--5 Essential Steps to begin Transitioning away from Social Media HERE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? Take my quiz to find out HERE. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. I'll motivate you to get your butt offline so you can stop wasting your time, experience more joy and bring back a bit of old school(the good stuff of course) into our modern world. Join my letter HERE. carlyburr.com
012: THE most powerful thing in our control. (no, i'm not talking about time!)
While there are surely things in life that are out of our control, on the flip side- there are many things IN our control. We're talking today about the most powerful thing that is in our control! ACTION STEP TODAY: Be intentional with our choices beginning today!! FREE RESOURCES TO HELP GET YOU OFFLINE: Finally get the closure you need with social media so you can move on for good! Get my FREE checklist to closure HERE: JOIN MY FREE MINI COURSE--5 Essential Steps to begin Transitioning away from Social Media HERE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? Take my quiz to find out HERE.
011: How well do you know yourself?
In a world where we spend all this time getting to know other people, making new friends, consuming others lives to try to get an idea of who they are, how much time do we spend on ourselves? Getting to know ourselves, It’s so important to know, YOU.
So many wonderful feelings and confirmations come when we truly know ourselves. It’s worth the effort, the discomfort, the deciphering that we might need to go through as we transition through change.
ACTION STEP: Make time for yourself. Take yourself to lunch alone, create space either physically or mentally or both to allow yourself to think your thoughts without the influence of others and to get to know you! Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my weekly letter HERE.
010: The real reason people overshare on social media
Listener email submission! If you’ve ever felt exhausted or overwhelmed by the endless feed of perfectly captured and curated pictures that make you feel like you’ll never measure up, you going to love this episode. I’m going to be elaborating today on an email I received from Becca who i have the pleasure of being in contact with through my letter, The offline Diaries. She wrote: "I would love to hear you talk about the crazy, endless, and over-the-top photoshoots people have for every life event and plaster all over social media...." ACTION STEP: I challenge you to do something noteworthy, exciting, go somewhere beautiful and don't document it and especially don’t share it. Just FEEL the moment take it all in close your eyes and awakened senses that haven’t gotten to be active in awhile. Create a memory that will last with you in your mind and that wont be diluted by the memory of trying to capture the perfect shot. Let's connect offline through my letter I call, "T.O.D" aka the offline diaries. Join my weekly letter HERE.
009: Why You Still Haven't Deleted Social Media(the 3 Reasons)
In this episode we’re diving into 3 reasons why you won’t leave Instagram even though you know in your heart of hearts you should and you really actually want to. And how you can start taking steps TODAY to face and overcome these reasons that are holding you back.
Want a step by step guide on how to finally get the closure you need with social media in order to move on?
DOWNLOAD MY FREE CHECKLIST TO CLOSURE HERE:
Let's connect offline! Join my weekly letter HERE.
008: 2 reasons why you should DELETE SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2024
Have you ever wished you could have an extra month added on to your year? I sure have! And guess what...you actually can. The average person spends 2.5 hours A DAY on social media. WHAT! If you added that up over the course of a year, that comes out to 38 days spend wasted on social media each year! So my friend you have the ability to get back 38 days this next year if you make this upcoming year, YOUR YEAR OFFLINE! The year you finally transition away from social media in order to take back your time, your peace, your LIFE! GET MY FREE MINI COURSE--5 Essential Steps to begin Transitioning away from Social Media HERE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? Take my quiz to find out HERE.
Let's connect offline! Join my weekly letter HERE.
007: Can you start a business without social media in 2024?
Wanting to start or grow your business in 2024 but don't want to do so on social media? This is the episode for you! One of the most asked questions i get is "is it possible to have a business and not have social media?" so many people are wanting to quit social media but are struggling due to the business aspect. Let's address if it's possible to start a business without social media in this episode!
Let's connect offline! Join my weekly letter HERE.
006: Stop fear and stress from holding you back! (+AMAZING, INSPIRING story from a reader)
How many of us let fear hold us back from doing..whatever it is we feel called to do?? I'm holding my hand up and i'm sure you are too. Which brings me to our topic today, FEAR! Fears that hold us back from doing things that we would like to do things that we know would bring us a better outcome or fill a space in our life that has a hole. Imagine if we all could find the courage to face our fears in whatever area of life it might be- imagine the lives we could be living out right now? What a shame and a bummer to go about life never facing our fears and being robbed of what God has in store for you, for me, for all of us! He's just waiting to bless us with if we could just put our trust in him and take the leap of faith, through him we can do it! Answer and make plans to act on this Q: What would you do if you knew you could not fail, or what is the fear of failure holding you back from? Let's connect, offline! Join my letter "T.O.D." (the offline diaries) HERE.
You've been talking..and I'm listening!
I wanted to say THANK YOU! Thank you for listening to the podcast, and for emailing with your feedback and your suggestions. It means the world and is so helpful. I love being able to connect with you as I build this unique community over here in our little corner of the world with you AMAZING people! I'm so lucky to get to know a piece of you.
Also did you know you can interact with each episode if you listen on Spotify? If you listen there be sure to answer the question of from the episode or share what your plans are to complete the action step of that day!
Love you all and looking forward to the future here with you.
xx
Carly
005: 8 things i've learned being off social media for 8 years
So for those of you who don’t know i quit social media over 8 years ago now! Gosh its crazy how time flies! I remember making one of my first youtube videos that i titled why i left instagram 3 years ago and never looked back, and to think that was 5 years ago is so crazy! It feels like yesterday i sat down to film that video. So in celebration of being offline for over 8 years, I thought i'd share 8 things i've learned in 8 years offline! Here's to a lifetime more of learning & living offline! CHALLENGE INTO ACTION STEP: Answer and act on this Q: What’s one habit or behavior you can STOP doing now that will get you closer to the person you're wanting to be? Do you have what it takes to live your life without social media? Take my quiz here to find out HERE. Let's connect, offline! Join my letter "T.O.D." (the offline diaries) HERE.
004: How to develop long term vision/perspective
Having perspective is KEY. Especially when it comes to leaving social media. In this episode I talk about developing long term perspective and keeping it top of mind because it's great to learn these things but it won't mean a thing unless you can keep your perspective long term and not let it slowly fade away each day as you get closer to your goal but it still feels so far away. Time to develop and maintain your vision! ACTION STEP: What will you do to exercise this muscle of practicing discipline and keeping long term perspective? Set up a plan of action now and it's okay to start small to begin building your momentum towards bigger and bolder things! Let's connect, offline! Join my letter "T.O.D." (the offline diaries) HERE.
003: Should you delete social media? Addressing your concerns.
Does the thought of deleting social media instantly make your hands clam up? You're not the only one. Whether it's FOMO, the discomfort of silence, feeling alone in your decision to leave, not knowing what to do with free time, letting go of others opinions and validation... Whatever you're concerned about around deleting social media, - it’s VALID. Social media is what you know, its what you're used to, what you're comfortable with! In this episode I address common concerns around deleting social media as I answer an email I received on the topic. Let's see if we can't help ease some of those fears and replace the fear based mindset around this! ACTION STEP: Send me your answer to this Q: WHY do people know social media is a problem for them yet they just accept it. It seems people just shrug their shoulders and keep drinking the poison. WHY do YOU think this is? Email me at carly@carlyburr.com so we can start a conversation around this and I can share your thoughts in an upcoming episode! Let's connect, offline! Join my letter "T.O.D." (the offline diaries) HERE.
002: 4 HARD truths about life without social media
Life offline is wonderful. It's slower, it's beautiful, it's free of the unnecessary noise and opinions of the world about who you should be. Those are just a few of the reasons I love being offline, but if I failed to also include that it takes work to get to a place where you're feeling all those things offline and you're happy with your new normal, I wouldn't be sharing the full picture. In this episode I share 4 hard truths about life offline and i'm sharing these not to discourage, overwhelm or scare you away from taking this path. But to equip you! To set yourself up with healthy expectations for yourself so when you take the leap you know what you're in for and because you know, you won't be caught off guard, you'll be prepared for any and all obstacles & justifications that come your way because, they will. I'm here to help set you up for success on your offline journey, you've got this! EPISODE ACTION STEP: Face hard truth #1-- ask & answer this Q: what want or need is social media fulfilling for you right now? Send your answer to me at: carly@carlyburr.com Let's connect, offline! Join my letter "T.O.D." (the offline diaries) HERE.
001: THIS is life without social media
First ever episode! Ever wondered what life might look and feel like without social media? In this episode I share a short story I wrote thats purpose is to paint a picture of what i hope this podcast can be. The journey that I invite you to join me on, offline. The journey of life without social media. Let's connect, offline! Join my weekly letter "T.O.D" (the offline diaries) HERE. Have a story or experience to share that could help others if shared on the podcast? Email me at carly@carlyburr.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Taking Life Offline - TRAILER
Hey it’s Carly Burr and this is taking life offline! I’ve been off all Social media for over 8 years now aside from YouTube where I’ve chosen to be to try my best to encourage and inspire others to join me on this path less travelled!
I’m here to encourage you to take your life offline. YES leave social media, live more simply, peacefully, more present and more in line with Gods will for you and your life.
It’s hard to hear a still small voice when you’re being flooded with all the noise of the world.
It’s time to live more intentionally, to put not just the social media away but the phone down. When we’re online it feels like we need to be moving quickly, chasing the next thing that will only give us satisfaction and fulfillment for a short time.
Why do you think we’re such an unhappy, self obsessed, distracted, depressed, overworked, under-loved and unfulfilled society? We’re getting it all wrong and this is something i’ve discovered and experienced for myself in my 8 years and counting offline.
I’m promoting this path less travelled offline as it’s never failed to bring me closer to myself, what matters most, and Gods will for me.
And i want nothing more than for you to experience this too I believe there’s a shift happening, subtle but sure. Going offline wont be easy for most, but it will be worth it and thats why i’m here!
I’m here to be your cheerleader, your motivator, your friend along this journey as you take the leap to join me and many others from around the world on this path less traveled.
I hope to give you the courage to do something hard! To do something against the grain and help you feel less alone in the struggle that i know it often is to go offline.
I’m creating this to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.
On this podcast i’ll also be sharing the conversations I'm having with those of you offline through my letter that i’m so lucky to be in contact with. we’re going to be building a foundation together for you for your life offline so each Monday i’ll be challenging you to take action on anything that speaks to you as you listen, let your thoughts become your actions and watch yourself begin to feel more alive than ever before as you take steps on this path less traveled.