Remember when updating your status was basically a daily ritual?

You’d share what you were eating, where you were going, a funny thought, or just let everyone know you were “having a great day.” But these days, it seems like posting on social media has become less about fun and more like another chore on the to-do list.

A new survey from a privacy company found that 55% of Americans say maintaining their social media presence now feels more like work than entertainment.

More than half of people say they’re posting less than they were five years ago, and many are becoming much more selective about what they put online.

So why are people stepping back?

The biggest reasons include:

•  Political arguments and online debates

• Endless doomscrolling

• Growing concerns about privacy

The survey also found younger adults are feeling the pressure the most, with Gen Z more likely than other generations to say social media has become exhausting.

Maybe the days of posting every meal, every vacation, and every random thought are fading away.

Perhaps the next big status update should simply say:

“Gone outside… be back, maybe never.”