Write an article based on this "Get rid of possessions you can't carry with you. Log off from all of your social media accounts. Clear the search information on your computer and phone. Give yourself a new name and background story. Throw away credit cards and anything else with your name on it."
When you're looking for a fresh start, you don't need a lot of possessions tying you down. Chances are you won't be able to carry them where you're going, anyway. Try to make a list of the few things you can't live without. You probably won't come up with many of them, which will free you to sell off what you don't need. Leave personal identifiers like family photos at home. If you have to bring along mementos, keep them well-hidden and locked up so no one can use them to identify you. Consider getting rid of your vehicle if you own one. A car is a good way to put distance between you and your past life, but it is identifiable. Sell it, donate it, or leave it behind if you decide you can't use it where you're going. For bonus points, delete everything on your accounts, then have your accounts deactivated. When you're posting status updates or tweeting out what you ate for lunch, you're leaving a trail. Deleting your accounts can help take away the temptation of getting back online. Doing this takes preparation and can be very difficult in today's world. Leave your phone and computer at home, since they are often easy to track by eagle-eyed investigators. If you're stressed about your online information, revealing photos, or Internet harassment, try doing an online-only disappearance. Use the Internet and social media a little less every day. This might make you feel better without having to leave behind the rest of your life. Computers store everything from your last Internet search to your most recent downloads. Chances are you have a lot of important information there that could give away your plans. For the sake of privacy, delete relevant files on your device. Also, use the "clear history" button on your browser's taskbar to erase your data. Search through your files, such as the "Downloads" folder, for anything you wish to hide. Even if your device is password-protected, it still isn't safe from prying eyes. Be cautious when using a public computer, such as a library. Nothing is private, and you can't log into any personal accounts without running the risk of being caught. Use your new persona while you're away so no one recognizes you. Try to come up with something that is different from your actual identity but doesn't stand out much. Take some time to go over your story a few times to lock down the details. If your story has holes in it, people may notice and get suspicious. Usually, the easiest way to do this is by choosing a different name. This isn't a legal change unless you get it changed in court. Keep in mind that technology makes it impossible to completely hide your past. For example, you could say your name is Tom and you're out in California for school or vacation. If you say you're there as an architect, people might start asking you questions. Be vague and keep your story consistent. Get rid of the plastic, since it's the easiest way to track someone down. Close your credit cards so you aren't tempted to use them, then put away your bank cards. You can't rely on them anymore. Even that card to your favorite store could be the lead someone needs to find out where you have been. Get rid of what you no longer need. Sometimes getting rid of the excess is enough to make you feel refreshed. If you truly intend on hiding out from everyone, leave behind anything with your name on it.