On day 14 without social media, I've come to realize what I miss the most.

I made the decision two weeks ago to remove my social media apps and embark on a digital detox.

I made the decision to disconnect after interviewing George Jerjian, author of "Dare to Discover Your Purpose: Retire, Refire, Rewire," who emphasized the importance of taking time to disconnect, especially after a 30-day silent retreat.

Arc.Dev founder Jerjian and Weiting Liu, who has attended eight silent retreats, described how their experiences at retreats helped them better connect with themselves, develop emotional regulation, and deepen their connection with their surroundings.

Liu stated to CNBC Make It that since you are no longer receiving external stimuli, you must begin to examine your internal thoughts.

I have found that my experience without social media has been quite similar. Instead of scrolling through my phone, I now spend more time observing people outside and engaging in physical activities such as yoga, which I had difficulty with prior to my break.

While I feel more present when I spend time with my loved ones and engage in my hobbies like reading novels and doing word search puzzles, there are certain aspects of social media that I miss.

Here's what I'm missing the most during my social media fast

1. Staying in the know

I believed I would relish being less informed about global events while away from social media, but I was mistaken.

I often break the news to my loved ones, so they assume I already know what's happening. However, since I'm away from social media, I'm learning about current events later than everyone else.

Keeping up with conversations about current events has proven challenging for me lately, as I'm able to stay informed on work-related matters through daily reading, but I feel I'm missing out on my personal interests and niche knowledge.

2. Daily interactions with my social media friends

I have acquaintances that I only connect with on social media, and I don't have their cell phone numbers, so we haven't been able to chat about TV shows or our new favorite songs.

Living alone has made me miss social interactions more than I anticipated, as they make up a significant portion of my social interactions outside of work. Although I have friends and family who I stay in touch with regularly, our busy schedules mean we don't speak every day. Instead, we communicate on social media.

One of my closest friends has been checking in with me daily to keep me updated on her life, and even screen-shared her Instagram account to show me the pictures she's posted since I've been offline.

3. Sharing little moments that actually matter to me

"I decided to start a social media fast because I was not present enough and spent too much time viewing the world through my phone camera," I wrote a week ago.

Recently, I've noticed that my camera roll has been less filled with photos. I miss capturing the small, fleeting moments of my day, such as the heart-shaped coffee cup and the vibrant sunsets.

While I can certainly take a photo with my phone camera without posting it on Instagram, there's something about sharing those moments with my friends there that makes it more thrilling. Although I still capture beauty in nature, I miss the experience of sharing it.

Although I plan to remain away from social media for another week, I have come to realize that it has a role in my life. When used in moderation, it can be a valuable resource for me.

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