The author, who was challenged by a life coach to give up social media for a month at 16, has now been doing so for over a year without missing it. This experiment led to significant improvements in their productivity, creativity, and mental well-being. Without social media, the author found they could focus on personal projects, create instead of consume information, and became more self-aware of their negative thoughts. They also learned how to replace time spent on social media with constructive activities such as journaling and meditation. To maintain this habit, the author suggests setting up a supportive environment by removing notifications from social media apps, using distraction-blocking tools, and finding accountability partners. By doing so, they were able to boost their productivity and feel more grounded in a chaotic world.