The author says quitting Instagram has made her more present. Courtesy of the author Deleting Instagram helped me feel more present and less distracted. I returned to slower rituals like postcards, wandering, and offline connection. Leaving social media changed how I relate to my children and my work. On a recent trip, my sister asked her 14-year-old son if he wanted to send a postcard. "Why? I have Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram," he responded, listing all his social media apps. When she sha...