Why I Deleted My Instagram and Facebook Pages โ€” and What Iโ€™m Focusing On Now

Recently, I made a decision thatโ€™s been brewing for a while: I deleted my Instagram and Facebook page accounts.

Not out of frustration.
Not because of an algorithm change.
But because they had quietly become useless extensions of something I care deeply about: my blog.

They started as ways to share, connect, and reach people โ€” but over time, they turned into boxes I felt I had to check. โ€œPost something. Share a story. Keep the page alive.โ€ But there was no real conversation, no meaningful connection. It felt hollow.

So I let them go.


Reclaiming My Focus

I decided to fully focus my energy where it counts:

  • Myย WordPress.com blogย โ€” where I write and share ideas, stories, and reflections that matter to me (and hopefully to you).
  • Myย YouTube channelsย โ€” especially now that Iโ€™ve rebranded one of them toย Karl FPV, focused solely on drone enthusiasts, FPV storytelling, and aerial exploration.

By letting go of what no longer serves me, Iโ€™ve made room for what does.


Why Fewer Platforms Feel Better

Hereโ€™s what Iโ€™ve noticed almost immediately:

โœ… More clarity. No more mental clutter of โ€œShould I post this on Instagram too?โ€ or โ€œWhat do I even do with this Facebook page?โ€

โœ… Deeper connection. Iโ€™m now writing for real readers, not scrolling passersby. The people who read my blog or watch my videos are there for the long-form, the storytelling, the real stuff.

โœ… Creative energy returned. Less multi-tasking means I can actually enjoy writing again, film with intention, and edit without distraction.

โœ… No chasing algorithms. I’m done measuring the worth of my work by likes, reach, or hashtag strategy.

โœ… More peace. Social media platforms are loud. My blog and YouTube feel quiet, focused, and purposeful โ€” like sitting down for a real conversation.


Who Iโ€™m Doing This For

This shift is my way of committing โ€” not to trends or traffic spikes โ€” but to you, the person who actually shows up to read and watch.

If you follow my work, thank you. I want you to know that everything I now create is built with focus and care, not for clicks, but for connection.

And if you’re navigating your own overwhelm from platforms that once served you but no longer do โ€” you’re not alone. It’s okay to let go of what no longer feels right.

Sometimes, less really is more.

And now, Iโ€™m ready to create more of what matters.

โ€” Karl

2 responses to “Why I Deleted My Instagram and Facebook Pages โ€” and What Iโ€™m Focusing On Now”

  1. Rolf Wietlisbach Avatar
    Rolf Wietlisbach

    I must admit that I will miss your Instagram posts… They used to serve me as a reminder to go to your blog… As I can’t find the time to do so every day, I usually catch up on your blog posts once or twice a week.
    But everyone should do what they feel is right for them personally, so I respect your decision. And with daily blogs, I can also see how updates to several platforms would have felt like a big chore.

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  2. Karl Avatar
    Karl

    Thank you, Rolf. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me.

    Youโ€™re absolutely rightโ€”some readers, like yourself, use Instagram or Facebook more as a notification system. That makes a lot of sense. But I also think it might be more efficient and less overwhelming to just catch up with the blog once a week, like youโ€™ve been doing.

    With all the constant noise on social media, itโ€™s so easy to waste time checking our phones a hundred times a day. I actually felt relieved today not being interrupted by Instagram or Facebook notifications. They can be surprisingly stressful, and over time, it really adds up.

    Reading one email a dayโ€”or even just once a weekโ€”seems like a calmer and more focused way to stay connected, donโ€™t you think?

    And hey, we should definitely catch up over a whisky sometime. Iโ€™ll try to bring that Okinawan rice whisky with me ๐Ÿ˜‰

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