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JOMO

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Amanda DeShieldsLeave a comment

Week 3 update on my social media break. They told us at church that although we may have FOMO- fear of missing out, we will also have JOMO- the joy of missing out. And that’s exactly what is happening for me. That party I wasn’t invited to? I don’t even know about it because I… Continue reading JOMO

Screen Time

January 11, 2026 Amanda DeShieldsLeave a comment

We are a week into my social media fast so I thought a little check-in would be good. This is a judgment free zone so if you are a judgy person, this is your sign to exit now. As a recap, our church is doing a social media fast for the month of January. We… Continue reading Screen Time

A January Fast

January 7, 2026 Amanda DeShields3 Comments

Each January, our church chooses something to fast. Sometimes they do the Daniel fast, or fast from sweets or caffeine. It’s been many years since I have participated. This year they are fasting from social media. I honestly wasn’t planning to participate. We are doing dry January over here and I’m quite a wino so… Continue reading A January Fast

Word for 2026

January 2, 2026 Amanda DeShields4 Comments

I’ve been thinking for a couple of days of what I would like my word for the year to be. I’ve done this several times; not every year but several recently. I was even trying to remember all of my words from years past. I can remember peace and intentional. However, at the current moment,… Continue reading Word for 2026

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