Taking small steps to success via /r/gratitude

I’m starting my 2025 goals early, and today I made a big move—I deleted my Instagram. It was tough to do, but I know it’s the right step toward being more independent and focused.

One of my main goals for 2025 is to get a job, be successful, and surround myself with positivity. That’s why I’ve also been distancing myself from people who talked down to me or brought toxic energy into my life. It hasn’t been easy letting go, but I feel like I’m finally on the right track.

Social media, and some of the connections I had through it, were holding me back more than I realized. Deleting Instagram is just one step, but it’s already making me feel more in control of my time and my life. It was also taking a toll on my mental health.

Has anyone else gone through something similar? I’d like to hear how you’ve worked on becoming more independent and building a better future for yourself.