I made the move because I felt like social media wasn’t making me happier. And even when I got rid of social media, I was still tethered to my smartphone. I Feel Physically Free from a DeviceThe biggest change I’ve noticed since ditching my smartphone and social media is that I’m no longer reliant on a device. Ditching that device with social media has helped me keep a slightly more even-tempered mood. I can’t scroll through their social media feeds, so I find myself catching up with people in real life when I see them.