This is a blog adaptation of a recent 15-minute talk I was asked to do at an Ambition Empower event. Having noticed that I am no longer on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn people are naturally curious as to my reasoning and how this works for a small business owner.

I’m not primarily moving away from something. I’m moving towards something. Towards wellbeing.

Ethics is about building moral stamina. I can not personally do that in an environment that encourages me to digress from my values.

But I am not naive. I know this is a huge stepping stone for most people.

I’m not asking people to do what I do. I want people to make their own choices. But I can show there is another path for those who are looking for one. And be a guide. That is how I know I can help others without trying to help inside the unbalanced power structures of the platforms.

And if you are participating and your wellbeing benefits from it. I won’t try to change your mind, I won’t question your reasoning.