I Tried to take a social media break and accidentally cleaned my room
- Cathy Warshaw
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
AKA: I Logged Off for 10 Minutes and Suddenly Became Cinderella
So here's what happened. I told myself, "No social media today. I need a brain break." It sounded super mature and wise - like something Chloe would say right before decoding a Vatican cipher.
My plan? Meditate. Write in a cute journal. Maybe become one with the universe. Reality? I stared at my ceiling fan for 12 minutes straight and then realized...my room was an actual disaster zone. Like, if a tornado and a snack monster had a baby, it would live here.
Step One: Goodbye, TikTok. Hello, Dust Bunnies
I put down my phone (bravely). No more endless scrolling. No more double-tapping cute raccoon videos. Just me and my thoughts.
Spoiler: My thoughts were boring. So, I looked around and noticed my floor was more sock than carpet. I picked up the sock. Then a hoodie. Then a candy wrapper from a Halloween that felt like it happened in 2004.
Ten minutes later, I was scrubbing my desk like I was auditioning for a cleaning show. Sisterhood Sleuths would've been proud. Aoife probably would've mapped the dust patterns.
Step Two: Accidental Adulting
Once I started, I couldn't stop. I even dusted my bookshelf. FOUND: 3 missing earbuds, a stale piece of gum, and my dignity. I played music and danced with my vacuum like I was in a music video no one asked for.
And I swear, I heard Lily whisper in my imagination: "You're doing great, sweetie."
My Brain Took a Nap (and Loved It)
Without all the screen noise, my mind...chilled out. I didn't have to worry about likes or who's dating who. I just was. And that weird quiet? It kind of rocked.
I even had, gasp, an idea. For a story. Like an actual creative thought. It was like Chloe's mysterious vibes rubbed off on me through osmosis.
Things I Learned While Holding a Mop
Breaks don't mean you're broken. Even the best detectives need time off. Gil probably meditates after throwing a spy off a rooftop.
Your room reflects your brain. When it's messy, you feel messy. When it's clean? Suddenly, you're a productivity icon.
You don't need Wi-Fi to be interesting. You have thoughts, stories, and dance moves that don't need an upload bar.
Your worth isn't measured in followers. Real friends - like the Sisterhood Sleuths - will always have your back, whether you've posted or not.
The Sisterhood Sleuths Approve This Message
Even Chloe and Lily take digital detoxes when they need to focus on the big stuff - like stopping secret societies or saving the world. But they also take breaks to breathe, reflect, and find what matters.
So, if your feed is stressing you out? Power down. Take a walk. Clean your room. Or build a blanket fort and pretend you're solving mysteries under cover.
Either way, you're not alone. The Sisterhood Sleuths believe in you - and your ability to survive without your phone (even if it's just for an hour). (c) C&B Creative Partners, 2025
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