I Logged Off LinkedIn for 3 Weeks—here’s what happened

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I was on vacation, spending time with my family. Those two weeks were precious, time that we rarely get.

I had a decision to make: stay active on LinkedIn: post, scroll, comment, stay “visible”—or fully unplug.

I chose to PAUSE. And I extended it to shake off the jet lag, and felt like me again.

Sure, I risked a few things, maybe:

  • My follower count dropped.
  • I missed some interesting news / ideas.
  • I slipped out of the ‘algorithm’s good books.’

But here’s the thing: none of that matters as I gained

✅ Deep connection with my family

✅ A refreshed mind and body

✅ A break from the hustle loop

Last week, I ran a poll: 70% of people said they have taken break from LinkedIn anywherebetween from two weeks to three months.

You don’t have to be “on” all the time. Visibility is great! However, in this world of digital noise, unplugging can be a power move.

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, distracted, or just… over it—step away. For a weekend. A week. A month. Whatever you need.

The feed will still be there!

Look forward to hearing your story of digital break

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Published by Padma Rajeswari

At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog. I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’. Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations. On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on. I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe. On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!

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