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5 Good Things To Do When Social Media Is Interfering With Your Life

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Social media was created first to allow users to connect virtually with friends, family, coworkers, and other people they might not have met in person. However, it has since developed into a valued activity that people of all ages enjoy. You're not alone if you notice that using social media can cause you to lose many minutes, if not hours, of your day.

 

Social media's marketing techniques range from push notifications to targeted marketing. Simply put, these platforms are created to draw users in and keep them there. Unfortunately, as you spend more time on social media and depending on your purpose for using it, the positives, or drawbacks it can cause can intensify. Furthermore, once you’re hooked, the platforms may ultimately be the only ones that thrive.

 

Recognizing the positive aspects of social media can help you use it in a way that makes you feel good. Positive social movements can thrive on social media, and they can also serve as a forum for people to connect over shared interests and passions and as a resource for marginalized groups who might not otherwise have access to the outside world.

 

You may help to prevent an overreliance on social media before it becomes problematic by taking regular breaks and establishing clear boundaries for yourself and/or your children. There are a few behaviors that can help you use social media more deliberately so that you can concentrate on the positives and stay away from the typical pitfalls:

 

1.   Avoid scrolling right before bed or first thing in the morning.

 

Even though you may have a wake-up alarm on your smartphone, which makes it all too simple to grab your phone in bed, a steady stream of news, updates, and selfies do not usually provide the ideal atmosphere for unwinding or getting ready for the day. Think about developing more mindful routines centered on these two everyday constants. Start by engaging in screen-free activities like writing, gratitude exercises, and meditation.


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2.   Reduce your time spent on social media.

 

According to one study, cutting back on social media use to no more than a half-hour each day helped people feel less anxious, depressed, and lonely. Having trouble keeping track of those 30 minutes? With these advantages in mind, you may feel good about keeping to your daily allotment thanks to phone settings that allow your devices to notify you when you’ve hit it.

 

3.   Use a device other than your phone to access social media.

 

When you stop to consider it, do you require access to every social media network across all of your devices? See if it's simpler to find a better balance in your social media use when it isn't always available by taking a break by uninstalling apps one at a time from the device you use most (usually your phone). When you only use social media while seated at a computer, you may become less preoccupied with the digital world and more able to be mindful of your immediate surroundings.

 

4.   Disable notifications and check social media occasionally.

 

You may be aware of how simple it is to reply to pings alerting you to new posts or comments. However, you are in charge. Try this advice from Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace and a former Buddhist monk: "Whenever it's possible, I check my email and social media within designated times. I think doing this reduces distractions. My homepage does not contain any social networking or email apps, and I have disabled all notifications”. This is a strategy he has developed and used over time and has yielded positive results in his aim to manage social media usage. You may discover that you can prevent a lot of social media anxiety if you don't have to deal with all that prodding and have a schedule that you manage.

 

5.   Learn an online skill or get a job.

 

Rather than browsing on social media pages, one can key into learning different digital skills that can generate income for you. That way, rather than just spending time and money on data, you could be earning money from skills learned. With a job as a distraction from social media, you find yourself farther away from the addiction to the virtual world and more in tune with your physical world.


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You Can Cut Back On Your Use Of Social Media In A Number Of Ways:

 

Simply deciding to use social media less frequently or not at all is the simplest option. This decreased usage may include not only the amount of time you spend on social media but also the number of platforms you use, the contexts in which you use social media, and the information you share there. This can occasionally occur spontaneously, and many people eventually experience social media weariness, which prompts them to take a vacation from social media on their own.

 

This isn't always simple to do, especially when you consider the motivations behind why some people continue to use social media even when they know it may be stressful or distracting to them. As a result, you can profit from employing a variety of methods to cut back on your usage of social media. Such methods consist of the following:

 

•     Celebrate your accomplishments; For instance, you might determine that if you accomplish your goal of abstaining from social media for a month, you'll reward yourself by attending a fun or entertaining event with your friends.

 

•     Set specific objectives for yourself; objectives that are concrete are typically easier for people to accomplish than goals that are abstract. This means, for instance, that it's generally preferable to set a more specific objective, such as "use social media for around 10 minutes a day," as opposed to a generic goal like "use social media less."

 

•     Utilize computer-based programs to control your access; You can, for instance, use browser add-ons to restrict your access to your chosen social media platforms, or you can download an app to your phone to prevent access to social media during the hours when you should be doing things like sleeping or studying.

 

•     Explore substitute activities. If you discover that you use social media merely out of boredom, try substituting it with interests or activities that are more fulfilling and pleasurable for you.


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Conclusion

 

The use of social media is linked to a range of problems, including medical problems like poor sleep, general problems like exposure to disinformation and political division, and emotional and mental problems including anxiety, sadness, stress, loneliness, and low self-esteem.

 

You can use social media less by limiting your access and choosing alternate activities, as well as concentrating on using it in a more beneficial way, such as by using it just to connect with people you care about. These actions may help you avoid the problems that are related to social media.


References

 

https://effectiviology.com/dangers-of-social-media/

 

https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/negative-effects-of-social-media


https://online.maryville.edu/blog/evolution-social-media/#:~:text=At%20first%2C%20social%20media%20existed,never%20have%20met%20in%20person.


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